Category Archives: General Talk

Hyundai boss goes back to the shop floor on Channel 4’s Undercover Boss

Hyundai boss goes back to the shop floor on Channel 4's Undercover Boss

In the latest installment of Undercover Boss, Hyundai’s company director Ray Pope steps out from his cosy office and goes undercover on the shopfloor of the multi-million pound car giant.

BMW DesignWorks designs first class section for Singapore Airlines

BMW DesignWorks and Singapore Airline shake hands

BMW’s DesignWorks is a world renowned design division, and besides working on the car maker’s projects, they take on plenty of side projects.

When is an Asian car not an Asian car?

On a mission to view a top-secret new Hyundai, and apart from the excitement of visiting a new country, it’s good to see that the company’s installation here appears to be going from strength to strength.

From the day the first foundations were laid in 1995, to the moment the first car rolled off the line here in September 1997, Hyundai has enjoyed more ready access to Europe.

Fangio’s 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 single-seater sells for a record £19M

Fangio’s 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 single-seater sells for a record £19M

Iconic 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 single-seater, that took five-time champion Juan Manuel Fangio in 1954 to the top podium spot in German Grand Prix and Swiss Grand Prix achieved a record-breaking figure of £19,601,500 (US$29,650,095) at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed, making it the most valuable car ever sold by auction.

Manual transmission BMWs might disappear

Manual transmission BMWs might disappear

When we talk about the now departed BMW M3 models, we can start to see a certain trend concerning the transmission choices of the buyers.