“You can do it in a day y’ know. The Geneva Motorshow.” If only I’d had a fiver for every time I’ve heard that since I took to writing about – or at least trying to – all things automotive.
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Motorshow visit with Liam Bird
Articles in Category : Motoring
Auto News
With Liam Bird
THEME ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 FESTIVAL OF SPEED Goodwood is thrilled to announce that the theme for the 2019 Festival of Speed presented by MasterCard, which takes place from 4-7 July, will be “Speed Kings – Motorsport’s Record Breakers”. Motorsport has
Read MoreVolvo V60 (2019)
Motoring with Liam Bird
The Davies family had a yellow Mk3 Cortina, The Fields a red Mk2 Escort. Mr Bennet drove a Mk 3 Cortina, his was brown. I’m sure someone had a Peugeot 504 with a rear facing bench seat, in turquoise as
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The All-New Suzuki Jimny
Motoring with Liam Bird
Much has been written over the past 54 years about the continual development of Porsche’s now iconic 911. Recently relaunched, and now in only its 8th incarnation the 911, (Or is it actually the 901, 930, 934, 964, 993, 996,
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Auto News
with Liam Bird
MIND OVER MONTE CARLO – ONE TEAM’S QUEST TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH ON THE MONTE CARLO CLASSIQUE RALLY Talking about mental health problems isn’t just for Christmas. Two former car designers want to open up and kick out the
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Ferrari 488 Spider
Bay Motors with Liam Bird
Mr and Mrs Bird have been living the high life. Crab ravioli, Welsh beef and chocolate cake – they certainly know how to live – and of course there was the Ferrari too. I’m writing this just before the Autumn
Read MoreASTON MARTIN ST ATHAN CONFIRMED AS ‘HOME OF ELECTRIFICATION’ Aston Martin have confirmed that St Athan, their second major UK manufacturing facility, will become the brand’s centre for electrification and the production home of the Lagonda brand, the world’s first
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Munich, I’ll admit it wasn’t top of our “let’s go there on holiday this year list”. We’d also read that Bavaria’s capital did have the ability to leave a weary traveller feeling a little cold. The truth is we actually
Read MoreFeel the wind in your hair – Aston Martin DB11 Volante
With Liam Bird
Reading back over what I wrote about Aston Martin’s DB11 last year (Bay Issue 87 Winter 2017), it would appear that I was a little indifferent to it. Maybe, subconsciously, the colour didn’t help. The launch edition DB11s were a
Read MoreBook review
With Liam Bird
AND YOU”LL LOVE THIS ONE…! by Ken Davies Bay’s motoring contributor Liam Bird reviews the story of Terry Sanger, his exciting international racing career and his fascinating friends. I must admit that I’d never heard of Terry Sanger until editor
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THE NARE BECOMES FIRST HOTEL IN UK TO OFFER A MORGAN TO GUESTS The luxurious family owned country house by the sea, The Nare Hotel, is the first of several Pride of Britain members hotels to provide its guests the
Read MoreDriving Wales the Coastal Way
With Liam Bird
What better way to travel the length of Wales than by the coastal road in a McLaren 570GT – this is exactly what Liam and his partner Becky did in June. They started at St David’s and kept the sea
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What was it that Robert Burns said about the best-laid plans? Something about them going awry wasn’t it? Ours were simple. Or so we thought… On Friday morning we’d set off early (well, early-ish), to drive to Reading, home of
Read MoreJIM CLARK’S ‘2 VEV’ TO BE AUCTIONED AT GOODWOOD FOS One of the most celebrated and storied British racing cars of all time is set to be the main attraction of the Bonhams Festival of Speed sale at Goodwood on
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With Liam Bird
MOTORISTS URGED TO SEEK PEACE OF MIND IF WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY RECALLS Motorists concerned if a vehicle is subject to a manufacturer recall can put their minds at ease by carrying out an instant HPI safety recall check. The advice,
Read MoreSubaru XV – Ruggedly Handsome
With Liam Bird
Not so long ago Subaru had things pretty much their own way. If you wanted (or should that be needed) a 4 four-wheel drive family estate car, you bought a Subaru or… well, your choices were somewhat slim. Then Volvo
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Skoda Karoq
Motoring with Liam Bird
I became a huge fan of the Skoda Yeti soon after first driving one close to its launch in 2009. I drove various versions thereafter, all of which impressed. Finally I put my money where my mouth is and bought
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