First European

Motorcycling in his blood: First European

First European owner Andy Burchall built his first motorcycle when he was 15 years old, using a box of old parts he bought.     “Mum and dad were pretty convinced I would never get it going, but I put it together and it worked,” he says. “And then I used to […]

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

Automotive adrenalin pump: Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

The man out for a walk came up to me and asked, “wow, how many houses is this thing worth?” The ‘thing’ in question was this 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.     When the Gallardo was launched in 2004, it was Lamborghini’s first small car since the 1980s’ Jalpa. It would go […]

Infinity

Electrifying Performance: Infinity

Motoring writer Nicholas Henare dishes the automotive dirt on Infinity, a sub-brand of Nissan, and this year’s electrifying range of performance vehicles.     AN INNOVATIVE CORE   Following on from a range of electric vehicles rolling out at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Infiniti Prototype 10 recaptures the spirit of early […]

Mercedes A200 hatch

A Tiger Under the Hood: Mercedes A200 hatch

Picking up the Mercedes A200 hatch from Armstong Prestige, I was invited to be shown a few things about the connectivity in the vehicle but declined due to the fact I’m a bit “I’ve got this, how hard can it be” I must admit.     I was wrong and should have […]

Vision EQ Silver Arrow

Piece of Automotive Art: Vision EQ Silver Arrow

On 18 to the 26 August, Pebble Beach in California was privileged to host the Mercedes-Benz unveiling of the Vision EQ Silver Arrow show car during Monterey Car Week. The event attracts car afficionados and collectors from all over the world.     The one-seater vehicle also pays homage to the successful […]

Kevin Burt

European Evolution: Kevin Burt

Metropol catches up with Kevin Burt, who has provided specialist Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi repairs for 35 years.   What is your opinion of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi vehicles? Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are the premium European marques. They are world leaders in technological development with engineering that is second to none. […]