http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/ Motoring news from Maghull & Aintree Star en-gb Maghull Star no Motoring news from Maghull & Aintree Star Maghull & Aintree Star motoring news http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/06/20/petrol-and-diesel-prices-throughout-southport-104897-21126009/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:17:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/06/20/petrol-and-diesel-prices-throughout-southport-104897-21126009/ Click here to find out where to get the cheapest petrol and diesel in Southport. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/12/04/road-test-suzuki-vitara-2-4-not-one-for-hairdressers-101022-22403451/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:14:41 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/12/04/road-test-suzuki-vitara-2-4-not-one-for-hairdressers-101022-22403451/ Apparently reality TV shows can turn you insane. Mad as surgical stockings. However, not half as swivel eyed as Strictly Come Dancing. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/11/10/road-test-renault-koleos-close-encounter-of-the-crossover-kind-104897-22248722/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:52:01 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/11/10/road-test-renault-koleos-close-encounter-of-the-crossover-kind-104897-22248722/ Despite the release of secret UFO files showing how Earthlings have been fooled over the years by a collection of fireworks, magic lanterns and casually discarded hub caps, there is theory that over the last few weeks we are supposed to have had a close encounter of the third kind to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the film of the same name. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/10/30/road-test-mazda-ts2-a-car-fro-the-real-world-104897-22248600/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:41:13 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/10/30/road-test-mazda-ts2-a-car-fro-the-real-world-104897-22248600/ IN these limp-wristed days of man bags and outreach country dancing officers, chaps like Richard Noble and Andy Green are like a breath of fresh exhaust gas, Boys Own heroes gallantly thrashing the yanks to rocket to the land speed record, screaming to 763.053mph in the face of government advice that Utah contains more than the recommended daily intake of salt. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/10/06/road-test-in-your-face-daihatsu-materia-is-cool-fo-sho-dude-104897-22154358/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:09:43 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/10/06/road-test-in-your-face-daihatsu-materia-is-cool-fo-sho-dude-104897-22154358/ Recently, legends of rugby gathered to raise £1.1 million for British service personnel wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan in the Help for Heroes match. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/10/01/road-test-citroen-berlingo-get-lost-in-space-104897-22154309/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:26:18 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/10/01/road-test-citroen-berlingo-get-lost-in-space-104897-22154309/ As I write it is, apparently, snowing on Mars. This is remarkable news because last night, much closer to home, a TV weather woman was unable to differentiate between ‘quite windy’ and force 8 on the Beaufort scale. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/08/20/honda-s2000-the-key-to-enthusiasm-road-test-104897-21573168/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:54 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/08/20/honda-s2000-the-key-to-enthusiasm-road-test-104897-21573168/ If you have woken today to find the world has not been blown to bits by Mr Putin, please consider the design of your house keys. Yes, there they are, in the Mysterious Bowl Of Everything, by the phone, in the hall with the13 amp fuses and one stray earring. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/29/saab-9-3-aero-tdci-road-test-it-s-space-flight-104897-21578564/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:20:13 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/29/saab-9-3-aero-tdci-road-test-it-s-space-flight-104897-21578564/ There can be no other car maker that has stuck with a single marketing concept as long as Saab; it has wheels, it has seats therefore is clearly an aeroplane. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/18/why-fiat-drivers-other-car-really-is-a-ferrari-104897-21358241/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/18/why-fiat-drivers-other-car-really-is-a-ferrari-104897-21358241/ FERRARI owners will be expected to swap their supercars for a humble Fiat 500 at least once a year in future. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/18/new-3-series-will-drive-down-costs-104897-21358245/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/18/new-3-series-will-drive-down-costs-104897-21358245/ BMW has taken the wraps off a revised 3 Series range – one of the UK’s best-selling models. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/18/fines-danger-over-driving-abroad-104897-21358247/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/18/fines-danger-over-driving-abroad-104897-21358247/ MOTORISTS travelling abroad for their summer holidays are being warned of varying European rules and regulations that could land them with hefty fines. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/18/welcome-back-to-the-new-bravo-104897-21360115/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/18/welcome-back-to-the-new-bravo-104897-21360115/ TURIN car giant Fiat heralded the return of its Bravo as an all new five-door model. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/16/maserati-s-mid-life-make-over-104897-21354222/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:59:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/16/maserati-s-mid-life-make-over-104897-21354222/ MASERATI’S romantically-named Quattroporte four-door saloon is getting a mid-life makeover following five successful years in the showrooms. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/10/ford-focus-econetic-road-test-104897-21319255/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/10/ford-focus-econetic-road-test-104897-21319255/ LOOK, it depresses me as much as it depresses you but oil may reach $170 a barrel before the conker season or the bubble bursts. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/10/fastest-production-audi-yet-a6-rs-avant-104897-21318580/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:15:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/10/fastest-production-audi-yet-a6-rs-avant-104897-21318580/ IT IS without question the fastest production car ever produced by Audi. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/03/size-matters-bmw-118d-road-test-104897-21222858/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:10:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/03/size-matters-bmw-118d-road-test-104897-21222858/ WISDOM has it that you should never look back, not just to avoid walking into a lamp post but because however shiny and nostalgic it is, return to the past is impossible. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/03/volkswagen-scirocco-first-drive-104897-21221726/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:01:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/07/03/volkswagen-scirocco-first-drive-104897-21221726/ IF VOLKSWAGEN’S marketing people had done their job they should have signed up Dr Who to promote its latest offering. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/06/27/small-is-the-new-big-hyundai-i30-road-test-104897-21163470/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:09:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/06/27/small-is-the-new-big-hyundai-i30-road-test-104897-21163470/ Size, you have probably been assured, does not matter. This is an untruth. A Falsehood. Baldersash. It is a fib, a porkie pie of the most succulent variety, a confidence trick for the amusement of the ladies. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/06/27/porsche-911-faster-greener-and-better-104897-21163341/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:57:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/06/27/porsche-911-faster-greener-and-better-104897-21163341/ CITIUS, Altius, Fortius, or faster, higher, stronger, are the Latin and English words to describe the noble tradition of the Olympic Games. http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/06/10/citroen-s-german-c5-road-tested-104897-21052229/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:32:00 GMT http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/views-blogs/maghull-aintree-motoring-news/2008/06/10/citroen-s-german-c5-road-tested-104897-21052229/ THE National Archives Office has opened its files on reported UFO sightings from the 1980s. From memory everyone you met in the 80s looked like an alien or talked like one.