The Mercedes-AMG GT S has been named by Jeremy Clarkson as one of his top 10 cars in The Sunday Times Driving.

The Mercedes-AMG GT S has been named by Jeremy Clarkson as one of his top 10 cars in The Sunday Times Driving.

The TV presenter, who will soon be fronting new Amazon Prime show, The Grand Tour, described the GT S as “extremely exciting” in his official road test in The Sunday Times.

Clarkson noted: “Behind all the racing paraphernalia and the Mercedes-Benz suede and silicone, this is a modern-day muscle car. You sense this when you drive it. It feels raw. Much more raw than any of the other cars you can buy for this sort of money. It feels — how can I put this? — extremely exciting.”

The GT range launched a new generation of performance engine from Mercedes-AMG: a 4.0-litre V8 unit which produces at least 462 hp and can propel the vehicle to reach 62 mph from standstill in four seconds (510 hp/3.8 seconds for the GT S).

At the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Mercedes-AMG unveiled a new, even more powerful version of the GT, the GT R, with an output of 585 hp and the ability to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds.

TV Host Dan Lobb takes the keys of his new FIAT 500X from Motor Village UK in London.

The growing popularity of the Fiat 500X has been demonstrated again after former professional tennis player and now TV presenter Dan Lobb took delivery of his new car recently in London.

And it was certainly a case of game, set and perfect match for Dan, who currently presents Channel 5’sCowboy Builders show. With a long list of wishes from a car, he was delighted to find the 500X crossover answered all of his demands.

Dan, who retired from tennis to become a GMTV sports presenter and main anchor on ITV’s morning show Daybreak, chose the 500X City Look Lounge 1.4 MultiAir 140hp DCT for its performance, versatility, looks – and space for his large dog.

“I’m six feet four inches tall so I wanted something with an SUV look and feel to it,” says Dan, who took delivery of his car from Fiat’s flagship London dealer Motor Village UK. “I was pleasantly surprised with the room the 500X gives, along with great comfort and a feeling of performance when I need it.

“I also wanted technology features, such as the Uconnect touchscreen phone interface and Start and Stop, modern looks and value for money. And it had to be able to take the dog – I tried her in the back during my test drive to see if she fitted!”

All Fiat 500X Lounge-specification cars come with a host of standard equipment, including 18-inch alloy wheels, privacy windows, keyless entry and go, automatic climate control, rear parking sensors and electric park brake.

Powered by a 1368cc four cylinder petrol engine, the Fiat 500X City Look 1.4 MultiAir  accelerates from 0-62mph in 9.8 seconds and has a top speed of 118mph.

The Fiat 500X City Look range starts at £14,595 OTR for the 1.6 E-Torq 110hp.

Land Rover announces TV Presenter as Ambassador at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

• Land Rover announces TV presenter Adam Henson as UK Ambassador
• The Prince’s Countryside Fund Land Rover Bursary Winner, Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) presented with new Discovery Sport support vehicle
• Land Rover UK continues year of Defender Celebrations with a drive through Windsor Great Park in historic Series vehicles
• Land Rover continues to build its long standing relationship with the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Land Rover UK today announces TV presenter and well known farmer, Adam Henson as its latest Ambassador. Henson who has become synonymous with the countryside and runs the Cotswold Farm Park in Gloucestershire is a perfect fit with Land Rover and compliments its support of rural communities.

At the Royal Windsor Horse Show today, Henson’s first appearance for Land Rover saw him formally hand over a new Discovery Sport to The Prince’s Countryside Fund Land Rover Bursary beneficiary SARA. SARA will use the vehicle for their vital search and rescue operations on the Severn Estuary. 

The Land Rover Bursary, part of a three year partnership with The Prince’s Countryside Fund, serves to award innovative projects helping to revitalise and preserve British countryside communities and rural traditions. SARA is one of five bursary winners who will benefit from the use of a new Discovery Sport for a year.

Commenting on his ambassadorial role, Henson said, “I am really excited to be associated with Land Rover. Farming and agriculture has been my life’s work and if ever there is a vehicle for the countryside, it has to be a Land Rover.

“I’ve got great admiration for the life-saving work that the team at SARA do and it’s a real privilege to present them with the new Discovery Sport which will give them enhanced capability to continue their vital operations.”

Land Rover UK continued its 2015 Defender Celebrations with a parade drive through the Windsor Great Park. Vehicles included a Series I, IIa, III, Defender 90 and an exposed aluminium Defender 90 which was built to commemorate 50 years of Land Rover in 1998. The drive took in iconic scenery including the Golden Jubilee Statue, the Village Post Office and the Copper Horse.

For over 20 years, Land Rover has built up a long standing relationship with the Royal Windsor Horse Show. 

As the main partner for the show, Land Rover has more than one attraction for show goers to enjoy. This year’s stand includes the entire current product line up, as well as a look back through the history of Defender; from Series I to the modern day. 

The Land Rover Experience area is running for the duration providing exciting off-road passenger rides for anyone to enjoy. The Land Rover owners’ hospitality area is available for any Land Rover owner to enter upon presenting their key fob to relax and enjoy food and drink.