IT was crunch time in...
IT was crunch time in Canada for Lewis Hamilton. The McLaren ace threw away his race and championship lead during an action-packed event that saw Polish star Robert Kubica score his first victory and leapfrog to the top of the title table.
Driving a rag-top could...
Driving a rag-top could give you cloth ears! New research reveals convertible drivers could be seriously damaging their hearing, as noise levels can reach 99 decibels equivalent to a chainsaw.
The tests were carried out in a Toyota MR2, Mazda MX-5, Aston Martin Vantage, Bentley Continental GTC and a Morgan, but there were no significant differences between the models.
The study was published in the journal Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, and lead scientist Philip Michael claimed: Driving a convertible may result in reduced hearing for a time. Prolonged exposure to 85DbA and above can cause permanent hearing loss.