The nights are drawing in and the weather's turning chillier. Winter is most definitely on the way. But there's an easy way to avoid any autumnal gloominess with a quick catch up on everything PH since Monday. From hillclimbing a Golf R to playing
Project Cars
there's something for all of a petrolhead persuasion here.
There's been quite a strong American presence on PH this week. The first concept for the LA show has been
hinted at by Audi
Ariel Atom 3S
has been launched. But above both of those it's been the
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
review that's been the centre of attention. How could a bright green car with 700hp not be?
From quintessentially American to unashamedly British. An extended Jaguar heritage collection is now available for the public to drive with prices from £95. Expect that to be popular! And for a free hit of classic Jaguar goodness, get yourself along to the Heritage Centre Sunday Service.
While on the classic theme, we've driven the Autofarm Porsche 911 'backdate'. An old 911 made to look like an even older 911, could it deliver on its superb looks and spec?
The last time you'll see these panels straight
Hillclimbing is one of Britain's oldest motorsport disciplines. We've driven two of Britain's best
in a Golf R
to learn the craft and understand just what makes it so popular.
With just one more Academy race left, it was high time Matt got a bit of circuit practice in. Adding more miles to the Seven to visit Strakka Racing for a taste of its simulator will hopefully pay dividends.
In rather more grown up motorsport, Infiniti surprised us with the confirmation of its Q50BTCC car. Could the series have its 26th different manufacturer win in 2015? We've also featured some excellent motorsport videos this week; see the McLaren M1B at the Revival, Petrolicious on the Ferrari 512M and this marvellous slice of retro rallycross.
Back on the road, a couple of interesting developments with some great sports cars. The Toyota GT86 is now cheaper and Lotus now offers a factory collection service. What could be better than picking up an Exige from Hethel having driven the test track?
You may have noticed Dan was quite keen on the Autofarm 911. As the owner's main car, it was only right to use it like an everyday vehicle. What's a 70s Porsche like on a rainy M25? See
here!
We had plenty from PHers early in the week. You can read about our winter tyre competition winners, an Impreza STI Carpool and two £100K Garages (Monday and Wednesday).
And from the rest of our regulars? A rare Fiat Punto Abarth in the classifieds, the Zenos in Pic Of The Week and a proper old V8 barge for Shed. Oh, and did we mention the Jag Sunday Service? More next week!
- Zenos E10 drive
- Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth: PH Hero
- Latest KTMs tested
- A season in the Caterham Academy