London Taxi Advertising

I have been seeing an increasing number of outdoor advertising such as taxi advertising, bus advertising, and even car and scooter advertising in and around London in the last few months. This is definitely a growing trend!


There is definitely statistical proof in the reason behind this too. Research has shown that when interviewed 71% of adults said they notice taxi advertising and people in the 15 to 34 year bracket are 24 times more likely to notice taxi advertising than the average person.


The average black taxi covers 126 miles per day in major UK cities carrying 38.4 million people to their chosen destinations each year! That is an amazing reach and coverage over the UK.


London's black cabs are ubiquitous and famous all over the world and by law they have to be kept in excellent condition.

Car Journal Lamborghini

I get asked a lot of questions, but by far the most popular question I get asked is where did I get the photo of the Lamborghini from that I use for the background of the header on the Car Journal blog.

The answer is simple! I took it myself. It was taken in Sydney, Australia in a lovely little bay on Sydney Harbour. Watson's Bay is one of the most beautiful bays on the vast Sydney Harbour. Below you can see the original photo taken on a lovely summer day.





Above you can see the Lamborghini used in the Car Journal header, with colours inverted.

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Porsche now calls the upcoming LA Auto show its most important event of the Auto calendar, now that they have removed the Detroit show from their calendar, and they are planning to bring the new Porsche Cayenne Hybrid for all to see. As the LA show has a "green" theme, most automotive makers use it as a chance to show off their alternative-fuel models that are currently in development and also those available now.


The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid is due to be released towards the end of 2009 and will use a paralled hybrid system that will enable it to achieve a fuel economy of at least 26 MPG. This is quite amazing as it keeps its off road performance and its towing capacity of 7,000 pounds.

Porsche will also be showing off the Lohner-Porsche electric vehicle, which was debuted at the 1900 world fair!

Ferrari 430 Scuderia

Michael Schumacher unveils the Ferrari 430 Scuderia at Frankfurt.

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is the new high-performance Berlinetta by Ferrari with an 8 cylinder mid-engine. This new model - based on the current 430, which is part of the actual range - has some extraordinary characteristics, which make it stand out amongst the other Ferrari models and turn it - compared to all the other models on the market - into a unique super car.

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is without a doubt the strongest and purest Ferrari. it is the highest expression of the Ferrari DNA in terms of uncompromising sportiness. a lightweight and essential in all its aspects it has an appearance and a sound of immense impact. more than anything else this is the car, which benefits most from the solution and the experience made in the world of motor sport.

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia combines in a perfect way handling, control and performance. this is why this model is the perfect solution to satisfy the highest claims of our customers in terms of pleasure and driving emotion. to confirm this is the fact that the 430 Scuderia was the car that registered lap times at the Fiorano circuit comparable to those by the Ferrari Enzo, the most powerful supercar ever produced by the brand with the prancing horse.

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is not just a lightened version of the Ferrari F430. Rather it is a model, which makes a difference regarding its innovative contents and its distinctive product concept. the Ferrari F430 in its versions Spider and Coupe will stay in production to satisfy demands of all those clients, who for usability, comfort, quality of life aboard and equipment remain an important incentive for their buying decision.

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is the perfect car for passionate and sporty customers, for clients who often use their car on race track and on closed off circuits, looking for the limit (for more than 10% of the yearly average mileage).

Aston Martin DBS

Aston Martin have revealed that the Astin Martin DBS, which first appeared in Daniel Craig's first James Bond movie, Casino Royale, is going to be made as a production car. It was publicly unveiled last weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, near Carmel, California, but will not go on sale until early next year.

Daniel Craig drove a concept version of the Aston Martin DBS 16 months ago in Casino Royale, where he crashed the DBS in a spectacular scene while trying to avoid the lifeless body of Vesper laying in the middle of the road.

The production version of the Aston Martin DBS will be driven by a 6 litre V12 engine producing 510 horsepower, 380kW and a massive 420Nm of torque. The DBS will be slightly lighter than the DB9, weighing in at 3737kg. It will be the fastest accelerating Aston Martin ever, only needing 4.3 seconds to get from 0 to 100kmh. The DBS will have a top speed of 305kmh. To keep the DBS on the road will be 4 extra-wide Pirelli tyres which will be kept in check by using carbon/ceramic brakes.

Aston Martin's chief executive, Ulrich Bez said when unveiling the concept version at the Geneva Car Show last year: "It is not of the understated elegance of a DB9, nor the youthful agility of the V8 Vantage. It is explosive power in a black tie and has its own unique character which will equal that of James Bond."