The Supercar Life

From homemade go-carts to souped-up motors, I’ve always been a seeker of speed writes Ben Jansen. So, when the opportunity to drive a supercar came up, my bottom was heading for that bucket seat faster than you can say boo. But I was totally unprepared for what came next. Here are five lessons this particular […]

The streets of London have always been filled with the rich and famous driving supercars up and down Kensington and Chelsea. But it's not just the wealthy businessmen that are showcasing the supercars of London, your dream cars, it's the social media stars as well. If you get lucky you might spot Shmee150 driving a […]

When the first Mercedes-AMG GT rolled off the production line in 2015, it signified a bold move, with Mercedes knowingly inserting itself into just about the most competitive section of the sports car market. Willingly, the Mercedes-AMG GT was attempting to go head-to-head with the iconic Porsche 911 and the newcomer Jaguar F-Type. Four years […]

Lamborghini is supercar royalty. Which makes the head of their regal family, the Aventador, kind of a big deal. As the current flagship model of a company whose history is littered with icons, the Aventador is a vehicle with some lofty expectations to live up to. It’s not easy following cars like the Miura and […]

The Jaguar F-Type can be best described as a beautiful big cat with a stupendous roar. Few cars are as visually stunning as the latest sports car from the most heralded of British sports car makers, nor as audibly satisfying for that matter. Fire up the F-Type and you’ll be greeted by a soundtrack like […]

What do our Ferrari 488 Spider, the McLaren 570S, the Lamborghini Huràcan Spyder, and the Porsche 911 GT3 all have in common? Well, for one you can drive any of these beauties with Supercar Hire. Just give us a bell or drop us a line and we’ll hook you up. But secondly, these fine machines […]

Following its debut at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, the Nissan GT-R quickly established itself as one of the world’s best drivers vehicles, immediately winning Top Gear’s ‘Sports Car of the Year’, Autocar’s ‘Drivers Car of the Year’ and Autoblog's ‘Car of the Year’ awards. Most importantly though, it snagged a place on our list […]

When McLaren created the 570s, it created a whole new range within its lineup at the same time, named the ‘Sport Series’. The aim was to design and manufacture a supercar focused on delivering "day-to-day usability and driveability" that offered increased luggage space and greater interior storage than McLaren’s usual, more track-focused, offerings. It’s safe […]

With the Bentley Continental GT, it’s all in the name. Because this is a car that combines the levels of luxury one would expect in a Bentley, with the continent-crossing, driving capabilities of a proper grand tourer. When it was launched, the Continental GT represented a new direction and a fresh start for Bentley under […]

Whilst 2018’s version of the biennial Mondial de l’Auto — otherwise known as the Paris Motor Show — was a little quieter than usual, motoring enthusiasts were still able to find plenty of shiny new metal on display. Historically, Paris has held a prime position as the biggest and most important show in the automotive […]