Articles by James Lisle

James Lisle

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James Lisle (aka J3) likes all things cars.

Cynical and enthusiastic in equal measure, James loves to clamber into anything with a steering wheel and a decent amount of grunt.

Although it may seem the J3 glass is half empty on first acquaintance with a new ride, he maintains a balanced approach and will happily lose himself in technical details relating to even the most common, mass market models. Bore and stroke ratios, specific output stats, and thermal efficiency figures are his guilty pleasures.

TVR's new Griffith is here, and these are our back catalogue favourites

By James Lisle · 21 May 2018

With the new Griffith's appearance at the London Motor Show, we take a look at some the brand's 72-year history.

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How electric cars can reduce stress

By James Lisle · 18 May 2018

They're not just good for the environment - electric cars have been found to activate positive physiological responses, including a lower heart rate, higher levels of attention and increased happiness

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The Baja 500 is the race people love to booby trap

By James Lisle · 15 May 2018

There are a few races like the upcoming Baja 500: a gruelling, 862km off-road rally that spears through two of Mexico's most barren deserts.

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Watch this Tesla Model 3 bug a Camaro on the track

By James Lisle · 14 May 2018

Ever wondered how a run-of-the-mill Model 3 goes on the track? So have we.

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Aston Martin's original Vantage V600 was a twin-supercharged monster

By James Lisle · 11 May 2018

Aston Martin is bringing back the 'V600' nameplate on the special-edition V12 Vantage. But do you remember the original?

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Lotus is launching a new supercar, but who can forget this legendary Carlton?

By James Lisle · 10 May 2018

You may have heard Lotus is planning an Espirit replacement for 2020.

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Mazda 2 2018 review: GT

By James Lisle · 08 May 2018

Despite widespread acclaim, the Mazda2 is still an underappreciated car. Because even though it performs admirably against its fellow small-car competitors, the Mazda2 is still overlooked by its bigger, more expensive, and (arguably) less fun to drive small-SUV cousin: the Mazda CX-3.

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Automatic transmissions were once lubricated with Sperm oil

By James Lisle · 04 May 2018

If you drove a brand-new car back in the early 1970s, there's a good chance that its transmission was lubricated with Sperm oil.

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New close-ups show an updated tailgate design

By James Lisle · 03 May 2018

Jeep continues to tantalise us with camouflaged Wrangler ute development mules, with these examples spotted in the US this week.

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Here are five weird Subarus from 60-years of manufacturing

By James Lisle · 18 Apr 2018

It's Subaru's 60th year as a manufacturer! Which means that, like the parents of a 21-year old, we get to go back and show you some of the most embarrassing cars from the brand.

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