Jeremy Clarkson Helps Made In Chelsea's Binky Felstead Change A Tyre
He's not known for being a mechanical genius, or getting his hands dirty. But Jeremy Clarkson seemingly came to the rescue of Made in Chelsea's Binky Felstead in London on Thursday. With a camera crew documenting his every move, confident looking Jeremy set about trying to change a wheel on the TV socialite's Volkswagen Polo GTI. It took quite a while. He was at it for almost 15 minutes', a source told MailOnline. Share 'She was doing her best to assist. I think she presumed that Jeremy would be able to do it. They were getting quite flustered at one point. She had to get down on her knees and do slightly more work than she thought! After Clarkson had finished, he stood up and proclaim 'that's how you change a car tyre! A piece of cake! He makes it look so easy! Once he had finished his handywork, the Grand Tour presenter declared 'that's how you change a car tyre! Busy London traffic passed the pair as they tried fixing the car tyre. The source said: 'She was doing her best to assist. I think she presumed that Jeremy would be able to do it. After Clarkson had finished, he stood up and strolled away from the Polo, proclaiming 'that's how you change a car tyre! However, the Grand Tour presenter somehow managed to botch the quick fix -- and a bystander leapt to properly change the tyre, the source said. The pair had been filming for an unknown programme outside A-list haunt the Chiltern Firehouse. It comes after the petrolhead was appointed to question master for one week of episodes to celebrate Who Wants to be a Millionaire's twentieth anniversary. He revealed his girlfriend Lisa Hogan, 46, had told him to stop being 'horrible' to contestants on the show.
As carwow鈥檚 exclusive render shows, the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R will trade on the conservative styling that has served the current model so well. It鈥檒l get the new Golf鈥檚 slime-line grille design and is also expected to come as standard with LED headlights. The biggest change up front will be the R badge and the car鈥檚 more aggressive bottom bumper. Expect the 400hp model to be even more distinctive with a more aggressive body kit. The 2020 Volkswagen Golf R鈥檚 interior will represent a step up in technology compared with the current model, with an dash that鈥檚 dominated by a pair of huge infotainment screens with high-definition graphics. As before, the Golf R will get unique trim pieces that give it a sportier appearance than basic models and a pair of body-hugging sports seats. Practicality will be even better in the current car though, which means you鈥檒l comfortably accommodate four tall adults in your new Golf R and have space for a number of suitcases.
We have a couple notable additions to the list, but the manual transmission is (still) a dying breed. Every year, we get together in the TFL office and discuss the state of manual transmission cars. In 2018, the trend continued downward as manufacturers ditch rowing your own gears in favor of faster, easier and more efficient automatics. To that end, we鈥檝e compiled this list of manual transmissions for those who still prefer to row their own. Sadly, that trend hasn鈥檛 been turned on its head for the upcoming model year either. Realizing that fact is a sad moment for enthusiasts out there who prefer the engagement of a manual transmission. And while folks like me will argue every which way its merits (they鈥檙e less complex, lighter and more robust), it鈥檚 not an argument we appear to be winning. Those who want a Kia Stinger but without its 8-speed automatic transmission have something of an alternative in the new, 2.0-liter turbocharged Genesis G70. Most economy cars, including the new Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte, have six-speed manual transmissions. Then there鈥檚 the world of hot hatchbacks. Fortunately, we still have some options here. The Volkswagen GTI and Golf R as well as the new Hyundai Veloster N still have row-your-own gearboxes. The 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is available with a manual transmission (even if the Redeye isn鈥檛). DISCLAIMER: This list is a mix of 2018 and 2019 models. If you鈥檙e still looking for a third-pedal option in your next car, consider one of these when you go to buy. If you spot any errors or omissions in this list, let us know in the comments!
To the untrained eye this might look like a well-kept classic Mini estate, but lurking underneath is a highly-tuned race car that's due to hit the track for the first time this month. The 1964 Austin Mini Countryman - not a Traveller - has been saved from the scrapheap, thanks to one enthusiast who has turned it into the ideal classic competition car. The owner of this unlikely racer is Mark Burnett, director of Burlen Limited which makes carburetters for classic models. To ensure the Countryman's modest beginnings aren't forgotten, Mark's even going to fit the boot with a period-correct wicker picnic basket and blanket to cover the fuel tank and add some fun to the race. The idea for racing a Countryman was formed in the paddock of the Goodwood Revival in September 2018, where Mark was racing. A friend mentioned his family owned a stripped and rotten - but entirely original - Countryman that needed some TLC.
Would you pay 拢79k for a classic Mini that's gone electric? After a bit of research, it transpired that an individual had actually homologated the Countryman for racing back in the '60s. It's not the first time an estate model has been used as a racer. But this Mini is the first time an estate model has been built for the circuit to 'Appendix K' period racing specification. That means it has been transformed from a rotten shell to a perfect racing car in around 16 weeks. The 1964 Mini Countryman weighs around a third of today's BMW-made Countryman (left). The engine is a 1,293cc Swiftune racing unit which develops 130bhp and runs high-performance H4 SU carbs. Not that you'd know it by looking at the collectible Mini. That's because the shell - though restored - remains as standard, right down to the correct wood trim. The shell has been meticulously restored and remains as standard, right down to the correct wood trim. However, inside it's had all seats bar the driver's stripped out and a welded roll-cage installed for safety measures. The full running gear is pre-1966 Mini Cooper specification and even the paint is the original Tartan Red as specified when new. Initial testing has been completed and the car is fast, strong and very stiff,' Mark told This is Money. Despite the Countryman running to the same rules as the Mini Coopers that it will line up against on the grid, the four-inch-longer wheelbase will be beneficial. Post its Goodwood debut, the car will be regularly raced in eligible championships in the hands of Mark himself.
