James Ruppert | Autocar

Why I no longer get riled when I'm behind the wheel

Other drivers can do what they please – it's all water off a duck's back to me

Opinion

Why I no longer get riled when I'm behind the wheel

Maybe it's time to buy a pair of driving slippers, but these days I don’t suffer from any stress, concern or any hint of road rage

23 June 2014

Why I no longer get riled when I'm behind the wheel

What if Colin Chapman had never created Lotus?

In another world, the Bricklin could have been Marty McFly's dream ride

Opinion

What if Colin Chapman had never created Lotus?

In an alternative universe, the car industry might have taken some very different – but potentially very interesting – turns

18 June 2014

What if Colin Chapman had never created Lotus?

Some good reasons to buy a Trident Iceni supercar

The Trident features a composite body and stainless steel chassis

Opinion

Good reasons to buy a Trident Iceni supercar

A low-volume performance car built in Norfolk might not be an obvious choice for sports car enthusiasts, but there are plenty of reasons why it makes sense

9 June 2014

Good reasons to buy a Trident Iceni supercar

Volunteering helps keep the classic car world moving

Not all the cars that needed parking were as interesting as this Pontiac

Opinion

Volunteering helps keep the classic car world moving

Being outstanding in your own field can be worthwhile, especially if that field is a temporary car park for a classic car show

31 May 2014

Volunteering helps keep the classic car world moving

Sneezing while you steer - why hayfever is the bane of my summer driving

Driving while on hayfever medication could be more harmful than driving drunk

Opinion

Sneezing while you steer - why hayfever is the bane of my summer driving fun

For almost a fifth of UK drivers hayfever can become a real problem at this time of year, so how best to combat it?

26 May 2014

Sneezing while you steer - why hayfever is the bane of my summer driving fun

The DVLA still isn't up to speed when it comes to SORN notices

Imagine my surprise when, weeks after registering my old Shogun as sold, this tax notice arrived through my door

Opinion

The DVLA still isn't up to speed when it comes to vehicle tax

Despite declaring my Mitsubishi Shogun had been sold, the DVLA still sent me a V11 notice to tax it. This doesn't bode well for when road tax goes discless

19 May 2014

The DVLA still isn't up to speed when it comes to vehicle tax

I take my hat off to the fast-fit fixers

The wheels on James's BMW have been playing up lately

Opinion

I take my hat off to the fast-fit fixers

A Sunday wheel-wobble means James joins the queue at his local fast-fit outlet, and the experience isn't quite what he was expecting

14 May 2014

I take my hat off to the fast-fit fixers

Old car to the rescue as a modern motor breaks down

James's Series 3 Land Rover has become a mobile recovery service for more modern cars

Opinion

Old car to the rescue as a modern motor breaks down

Using a dependable banger as a makeshift breakdown recovery truck can generate a feeling of smug satisfaction

7 May 2014

Old car to the rescue as a modern motor breaks down

Trident's Iceni is the super-green sports car we need

The Iceni will go on sale with prices starting at £96,000

Opinion

Trident's Iceni is the super-green supercar we need

With a claimed range of over 2000 miles on a single tank of bio-diesel, coupled with a 651bhp V8 engine, Trident's new Iceni could be the answer to our prayers

29 April 2014

Trident's Iceni is the super-green supercar we need