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Volvo 850 SE: Gone But Not Forgotten
Chris Barker returns to the pages of PetrolBlog to pen a poignant farewell to his trusty Volvo 850 SE. An epic beard meets black steelies. Great combo.
10 of the best: test drivers looking at the camera
It’s time for another terrible ’10 of the best’ feature. In this one, PetrolBlog focuses on the test drivers who couldn’t help but look at the camera.
CarTunes: a mixtape by Tony Gardner
What’s this, a proper celebrity on PetrolBlog? Last Tango in Halifax actor Tony Gardner has been in touch with his CarTunes. Contains a purple Beach Buggy.
Car buyers don’t care about ‘some hard plastics’
New research* shows that new car buyers aren’t bothered about ‘some hard plastics’ in a cabin. Road testers have been sent into a tailspin.
It’s finally happened: I really fancy a Lexus
After 45 years of being a Lexus denier, I really fancy owning a Lexus IS, ideally in F Sport trim, thank you. A life of Radio 4 and garden centres awaits.
10 of the best photo opportunities for your press car
Looking for photo opportunities for your next press car? Here are 10 of the best locations, including on the ferry, at the recycling centre and in Cornwall.
Computer Love: Citroën Xsara Windows CE
The Citroën Xsara Windows CE was a digital car in an analogue age. There’s one for sale at next weekend’s Aguttes sale of collectors cars and automobilia.
CarTunes: another mixtape by Peter Counsell
Peter Counsell is back with another three CarTunes, with songs linked to drives in a Ford Fiesta XR2, Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet and Audi A6 Avant.
Something Wicked This Way Comes: The Large SUV
William Dickey returns to PetrolBlog with an objective analysis of current large SUV styling trends. This post contains horrifying and scary images.
It’s time to appreciate the Vauxhall Meriva VXR
PetrolBlog spots a Vauxhall Meriva VXR in the wild. The bonkers version of the practical mini-MPV arrived in 2006 and there are fewer than 200 in the UK.
10 of the best: a celebration of Baby Poo Yellow
In 2012, Jalopnik named Baby Poo Yellow (aka Baby Puke Yellow) as one of the worst car colours ever offered. PetrolBlog respectfully disagrees with this.
CarTunes: a mixtape by Kenny Smith
Friend of the show and Club PetrolBlog member Kenny Smith has wandered into the lock-up armed with his choice of CarTunes. He has an eclectric taste. Nice.
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FRENCH CAR CRITICAL LIST 2020
The French Car Critical List 2020: Peugeot
Using DVLA registration data, PetrolBlog has updated the French Car Critical List. These are the rarest Peugeot models of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
The French Car Critical List 2020: Renault
Using DVLA registration data, PetrolBlog has updated the French Car Critical List. These are the rarest Renault models of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
The French Car Critical List 2020: Citroën
Using DVLA registration data, PetrolBlog has updated the French Car Critical List. These are the rarest Renault models of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
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From France with Love (via Germany): Citroën C6
PetrolBlog stumbles across a video from 2006 in which Sean Connery drives a Citroën C6. Quite why it has taken us so long to discover it is anyone’s guess.
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Thank the Cadillac Allante for the Fiat Coupe
In his latest video, Matteo Licata explains how the failure of the Cadillac Allante led to the success of the Fiat Coupe. Like and subscribe, etc, etc.
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Darren’s Audi 80 1.8S: an update
Darren’s been having a few issues with his Audi 80. Nobody said that running an old car was easy!
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