If you’re out on the pull this summer, you’ll need a car that’s up for the challenge. Fortunately, the experts at Practical Caravan, What Car? and The Camping and Caravanning Club have put their heads together to bring us the Tow Car Awards 2018. Put simply, these are the best cars for pulling.

A total of 44 cars were entered this year, each one matched to a caravan from the UK’s biggest caravan manufacturer, the Swift Group, or a trailer ballasted to the recommended maximum of 85 percent of its kerbweight. Cars are also assessed for value for money, ride comfort, running costs, refinement, passenger space and practicality.

Up to 1,400kg: Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150PS SE L DSG

The Skoda Octavia scoops the award for the best small tow car, with the judges saying: “This is getting to be something of a habit for the Skoda Octavia. Every year but one since 2013, the Octavia has been our favourite small tow car.” The judges loved the huge boot, space for passengers and high speed stability.

The Octavia handled the lane-change test reasonably well, although the caravan was swaying and starting pull hard at the back of the car. However, the judges praised the brakes, saying: “If you need to stop in a hurry rather than swerve you’ll find the Octavia’s brakes reassuringly powerful. The car took just 10.8 metres to stop from 30mph on a dry track.”

1,400-1,549kg: Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI 150PS SE L Executive

Moving on to the Skoda Superb, which is a winner in the 1,400-1,549kg category. Commenting on the Superb’s success, the judges said: “It’s hard to find any really serious faults with the Skoda Superb. It puts a big tick in just about every important box.” High praise from the experts.

The Superb took one of the sternest challenges in its stride, with the experts saying: “Arguably the toughest test we put cars through is the emergency lane-change. It’s far more violent than any swerve you would hope to make on the public road unless you had to change direction at the last minute to avoid an accident. The test was performed three times at steadily increasing speeds and only on the third and final run could the caravan be felt pulling at the back of the car.”

1,550kg-1,699kg: Peugeot 5008 2.0 BlueHDi EAT8 S&S GT

Moving up a level, the Peugeot takes the prize in the 1,550-1,699kg category. The judges were quick to praise the “exemplary” stability, the ride comfort and the “refined and smooth” engine.

“For a car of this size and price the Peugeot is rather light – a plus for most owners, but not necessarily for caravanners. However, provided the 5008 makes a suitable match for your tourer it’s an excellent tow car,” said the judges.

1,700kg-1,899kg: BMW 520d Touring xDrive M Sport

This is one of the toughest categories, with the judges commenting that half a dozen new models could have taken the honours. So, why did the BMW 520d Touring emerge victorious? “Because if you make a list of the attributes you’d want from a tow car, the 5 Series Touring has all of them.”

The judges said the BMW was “unshakeable at speed”, before describing the car as “unfazed” during the lane-change test. The 5 Series Touring was also praised for its interior space, boot size and ride comfort.

1,900kg+: Land Rover Discovery 3.0 TD6 HSE

According to the judges, victory for the Land Rover Discovery “never looked in serious doubt”, with the experts describing the off-roader as a “compelling all-round car”, with a “calm assurance to everything it does”.

The judges also described its performance in the lane-change test as “imperious”, before praising its performance on the 1-in-3 hill-start test – “something we wouldn’t even consider in the vast majority of cars”. The Discovery earned the second highest practicality score of any car tested this year.

Best ultralight tow car: Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI 115PS SEL DSG

Provided you match the Volkswagen Polo to a lightweight caravan, it makes for a very fine ultralight tow car. That’s according the judges, who praised its “big-car feel in terms of ride comfort and refinement”.

The legal towing limit is just 1,100kg – or 1,070kg going by the VIN plate rather than Volkswagen’s brochure – while the Polo’s 355-litre boot is large enough for a short break on the continent.

Best petrol tow car: Kia Stinger 2.0 T-GDI GT-Line

“We’ll admit the Stinger doesn’t look like a typical tow car. But the Kia proves that you don’t need a practical estate or a tough SUV to go caravanning,” said the judges. It also makes for a most agreeable photo!

The judges praised the “lively and willing” 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and “secure and stable” motorway manners. The Stinger also scored highly for its boot, which offers “room to squeeze in more bags than we found in some SUVs”. Overall, the Kia Stinger 2.0 petrol is described as a “surprise package”.

Best family SUV: Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro

A day doesn’t go by without Volvo winning an award, so the Swedes might need to order another trophy cabinet. At least Volvo won’t have any problems hauling the cabinet back from Ikea, with the XC40 scooping the award for best family SUV.

The XC40 was praised for its stability, acceleration, drama-free lane-changing capabilities and “beautifully put together” interior. Only the transmission tunnel and a relatively small boot managed to blot a near-perfect copybook.

Fuel economy award: Hyundai i30 Tourer 1.6 CRDi 110PS Premium

The i30 Tourer 1.6 CRDi wins the fuel economy award, with David Motton, Practical Caravan tow car editor, commenting: “Not only was the Hyundai’s 24mpg the best economy figure of the cars we tested, we were also impressed with the i30 Tourer’s stability at speed and composure in emergency manoeuvres. The Hyundai is a frugal and practical lightweight tow car.”

Tony Whitehorn, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor UK, added: “When choosing a car for towing purposes, good fuel economy and practicality will be important considerations for many customers. I’m therefore delighted that the i30 Tourer has been recognised for its efficiency at this year’s Tow Car Awards. The Tourer is a great choice for lightweight towing and proves itself as an extremely practical family car – especially for those long journeys. It also comes with the added peace of mind of Hyundai’s industry-leading five year unlimited mileage warranty,”

Overall winner: BMW 520d Touring xDrive M Sport

Which brings us to the overall winner. The judges claimed it was an easy decision, saying: “The 5 Series Touring is an excellent car, and in the specification we tested it’s close to perfect for towing. BMW’s xDrive 4×4 system means the car has good traction in all weathers, and the 520d’s 2.0-litre diesel strikes pretty much the ideal balance between price, performance and economy.”

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The world has woken up to the scandal of plastic waste, and Volvo is one of the first carmakers to respond with a headline commitment: all its new cars will, by 2025, contain 25 percent recycled plastics.

The firm’s even revealed an early special-build XC60 (the 2018 World Car of the Year) that features a large amount of recycled plastics – yet is visually identical to a conventional car off the production line.

“Volvo is committed to minimising its global environmental footprint,” said Hakan Samuelsson, president and CEO of Volvo Cars. “Environmental care is one of Volvo’s core values and we will continue to find new ways to bring this into our business.

“This car and our recycled plastics ambition are further examples of that commitment.”

The recycled XC60 contains the following innovations:

• Tunnel console made from renewable fibres and plastics from discarded fishing nets and maritime ropes
• Carpet made from PET plastics bottles and recycled cotton from clothing manufacturers’ offcuts
• Seats containing PET fibres from plastic bottles
• Underbonnet soundproofing made out of used car seats from old Volvos

Volvo revealed the recycled-plastics XC60 at the Ocean Summit during the Gothenburg Volvo Ocean Race stopover. The race is already working in partnership with the United Nations Environment Clean Seas campaign: hence the ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’ branding.

“Extensive recycling and reuse of plastic is vital to our efforts to turn the tide on plastic pollution” said Erik Solheim, head of UN Environment.

“Volvo’s move to integrate plastic waste into the design of their next fleet of cars sets a new benchmark that we hope others in the car industry will follow.

“This is proof that this problem can be solved by design and innovation.”

Other environmental targets Volvo’s set itself include electrifying all its new cars by 2019, selling 50 percent fully electric cars by 2025, and making its manufacturing operations climate-neutral by 2025.

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After years of trying, and the heartbreak of coming close so many times before, Toyota has finally clinched an outright win at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

The victory in the flagship LMP1 class came on the 20th time Toyota had entered the French classic event, and rewards the efforts of the prototype hybrid programme that first began in 2012.

With the two Toyota TS050 Hybrid racers having qualified first and second on the grid, expectations were high for the Japanese company to stand on the top of the podium. The absence of other major manufacturers also meant Toyota would ultimately be battling reliability and luck on route to glory.

It would be the number 8 Toyota Gazoo Racing car, driven by Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima, and Fernando Alonso that would take the victory. The lead swapped between the number 8, and sister number 7 car, throughout the 24 hours. Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López would have to console themselves with second place.

Totally worth the wait! 🏁🏆🍾🎉#Toyota #TS050 #LeMans24 #PushingTheLimitsForBetter pic.twitter.com/rPj2KXcQNG

— TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WEC (@TGR_WEC) June 17, 2018

Much of the pre-race attention was on McLaren Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso taking part in his first Le Mans event. It was his impressive stint during the night which managed to pull the number 8 car back into contention, and cemented his ability as an all-round motorsport master.

A Le Mans 24 Hour win joins Alonso’s double Formula 1 World Championship victories in 2005 and 2006, along with his two Monaco Grand Prix wins. All that remains for the Spanish driver is victory at the Indianapolis 500 to become only the second driver to complete the ‘Triple Crown of Motorsport’.

After Alonso’s unsuccessful but impressive attempt at the Indianapolis 500 in 2017, speculation is rife as to whether 2019 will see him give it another go.

Although the racing at the front of the Le Mans field may have been limited to arguing over which Toyota would take victory, competition in the GTE-Pro category was hard-fought.

Battles between the retro-liveried Porsche 911 RSR racers and the Ford GT cars were fierce, and saw appeals to the stewards over how hard the German team was trying to defend track position.

Porsche would come out on top, taking a 1-2 GTE-Pro class victory to tie-in with the brand’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Extra success came for Porsche in the GTE-Am category, with the Proton-Dempsey Racing team successful with their 911 racer.  

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Do you hear that noise? That’s the sound of the World Cup bandwagon, and we’re just about to climb aboard for a ride. We’re comparing the ‘best’ English and German cars from each World Cup year since 1966 with the aim of selecting an overall champion.

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We can’t promise you will learn anything from it, but we can assure you of a nail-biting finish. And by the end of it, you probably won’t be feeling quite as bad as David Luiz at the end of the 2014 World Cup semi-final.

Rules of engagement

First, we need to establish some ground rules. This ‘World Cup’ will be split into 14 rounds – one for each World Cup year since 1966 – and we’ve selected important, successful or great cars from each country.

Remember, kids, it’s just for fun, so don’t write in. Oh, and our decision is final – we won’t be using VAR in the event of a questionable decision.

1966

England – Jensen Interceptor

Ah, 1966 and all that. Memories, if you’re old enough to remember, of Bobby Moore lifting the Jules Rimet trophy, Nobby Stiles dancing and a ball that was certainly over the line. There can only be one winner in this round, especially with a name like Interceptor, which sounds like the nickname of a tough-tackling holding midfielder.

Germany – BMW 02 Series

Germany’s response to the Jensen Interceptor is the BMW 02 Series, the svelte, continental and nimble executive from Bavaria. It lacks the performance needed to topple the West Bromwich powerhouse in this instance, but as the forerunner to the 3 Series, we’re expecting great things in future tournaments, Clive.

1970

England – Range Rover

In 1970, the first Range Rover rolled off the production line in Solihull, making it the ideal car for England’s 1970 World Cup bid. In Mexico, the then-champions succumbed to the midday heat, going down 3-2 against semi-finalists West Germany. In our ‘World Cup’, it’s going to take something mighty to stop the Range Rover from making it 2-0 to England.

Germany – Opel Manta

If you’re still with us, thank you. We can’t promise things will improve by the time we reach 2018, which sounds a bit like the England World Cup team. For its 1970 entry, West Germany wades in with the handsome Opel Manta, which would be happier taking on a Ford Capri in a traffic Grand Prix than it would a Range Rover. Sorry, Opel, it’s 2-0 to England. But fear not, Germany, because England took a two goal lead in 1970, and we know what happened next.

1974

England – Lotus Elite

England isn’t exactly spoilt for choice when it comes to picking a squad for 1974, unless you fancy taking on the Germans in an Austin Allegro Vanden Plas. Instead, it’s left to Hethel’s elite – quite literally – in the form of the Lotus Elite. The 2+2 hatchback-cum-coupe represented a shift upmarket for Lotus, but we sense Germany might have this covered.

Germany – Volkswagen Golf

Indeed, West Germany is toying with England’s defense, demonstrating some fancy footwork with the Volkswagen Scirocco, before going in for the kill with the all-conquering Golf. England is powerless to prevent the Germans clawing a goal back, courtesy of elegant Italian styling and ruthless German efficiency. England 2-1 Germany.

1978

England – Vauxhall Chevette HS

Time for England to restore a little pride with some rallying of the troops. Vauxhall is channeling its inner ‘Flying Finn’ with the 2.3-litre Chevette HS, a highly capable homologation special, especially at the hands of Pentti Airikkala. But England is unable to call upon help from Finland in this instance…

Germany – BMW M1

Boom: have some of that. The BMW M1 may have had its problems during development – a rare lack of commitment from the Italians didn’t help matters – but Vauxhall cannot stop the 3.5-litre mid-engined sports car from romping to victory in 1978. It’s an equaliser for West Germany, with the score tied at 2-2.

1982

England – Bristol Brigand

England head to Spain for the 1982 World Cup in need of a strong performance. Time to restore some pride. A development of the earlier 603, the Bristol Brigand can call upon the might of a V8 engine to launch a string of attacks, with the large two-door coupe capable of speeds of up to 150mph. Enough for England to retake the lead?

Germany – Mercedes-Benz 190

There are a few players jockeying for position in West Germany, with the new E30 BMW 3 Series and Audi 100 lining up to take on the Bristol. In the end it’s left to the Mercedes-Benz 190, the most important new car from Stuttgart in many years. But while the 190 was a quantum leap forward over the old 200, it cannot tackle the mighty Brigand in Spain, which puts England back in front.

1986

England – Jaguar XJ

None other than Gary Lineker finished as the top scorer at the 1986 tournament in Mexico, which will remembered for Diego Maradona’s brilliance (not to mention his handball). England take on West Germany with the Jaguar XJ40.

Germany – BMW 7 Series

But the XJ40 is powerless to see off the BMW 7 Series, which scythes down England like a Thomas Berthold tackle. This was a hugely important car for BMW, not least because it replaced an ageing product and was destined to spend its entire time running down the left-hand flank (of the German autobahn). That’s 3-3. Are we destined for a penalty shootout? Nobody tell Gareth Southgate.

1990

England – Lotus Carlton

This will hurt Germany, as the Lotus Carlton also wore an Opel badge. But, as a product of Hethel, it qualifies for the England team, and it’s hard to see how Germany could respond to the 176mph supercar-slayer. Ah, the sweet taste of revenge for the 1990 penalty shootout, although this tie isn’t over yet.

Germany – Mercedes-Benz 500E

Besides, Germany isn’t going down without a fight. Don’t let the subtle looks fool you, because the Mercedes-Benz 500E is as powerful as Lothar Matthäus and as ruthless as Jürgen Klinsmann at his peak. MB’s performance saloon was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 and assembled by Porsche in Stuttgart. It’s a bona fide legend, but the Carlton manages to hang on to put England in front.

1994

England – Jaguar XJ

Sorry, England, but you’re not winning this one. Failure to quality for USA ‘94 meant that England had to sit this one out, so there’s no way a Jaguar XJ (X300) is going to perform well here, even with a choice of six and 12-cylinder engines.

Germany – Audi A8

With its groundbreaking aluminium construction, lightweight body, huge array of engines and choice of interior comforts, the Audi A8 made the Jaguar XJ look rather outmoded. A unified Germany may have lost against Bulgaria in the US tournament, but the A8 cruises to an easy win against England. It’s 4-4, Jim.

1998

England – Bentley Arnage

It wouldn’t be a World Cup without a little controversy, which is why we’re not afraid to give the Bentley Arnage its England debut. Some fine players have emerged from Crewe’s academy, most notably Dean Ashton, Danny Murphy and David ‘in the last minute of extra-time’ Platt. So what’s controversial about another Crewe export? That’d be the 4.4-litre BMW engine, used to power the Arnage at its launch. Don’t mention the engine and we might just get away with it.

Germany – Audi TT

Actually, it would be controversial if England win the 1998 tie, but there’s no chance of that with the Audi TT looming into view. The oh-so-fashionable TT arrived in 1998, dressing to impress like a concept car for the road. With its trendy suit and bespoke interior, the TT knocks the Arnage into submission and gives Germany the lead. Five rounds to go, it’s up for grabs now, Ron.

2002

England – Range Rover L322

The design of the 2002 Range Rover was inspired by yachts, fine furniture and first-class seating, but today it must grab its shin pads for a battle royale. Sure, there’s the small issue of the launch-spec BMW powertrains to gloss over, but the L322 feels like it stems from the golden generation of luxury SUVs.

Germany – Volkswagen Phaeton

Ferdinand Piech’s flight of fantasy faces an uphill battle if it hopes to give Germany a two-goal advantage. Indeed, much like Germany in the 2002 tournament, the Germans must be content with a runners-up medal in our ‘World Cup’. Blimey, this really could go to penalties. That’s 5-5.

2006

England – Lotus Europa S

We head to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, so this will be a tough challenge for England. We’re using a wildcard in the shape of the Lotus Europa S, hoping that, much like Michael Owen at the 1998 tournament, it can surprise a few people.

Germany – Audi R8

Sorry, but not a chance. Germany’s response to Hethel’s lightweight challenger is ruthless in its execution. How could it fail? Based on the Lamborghini Gallardo, the R8 could boast 5,000 unique parts and, at launch, a 4.2-litre V8 engine. With three rounds to go, Germany race into a 6-5 lead.

2010

England – Bentley Mulsanne

It’s perhaps fitting that England’s entry for 2010 is a £220,000 luxury motor, as it seems to reflect the rise in footballers’ wages. The Mulsanne was the first entirely new Bentley in 80 years, with an opulent cabin and a 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. How will Germany respond?

Germany – Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

There’s a lot to love about the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The gullwing doors provide crowd-pleasing theatrics, while the 6.2-litre V8 is a German masterpiece. This is a tough one. Keen not to show any bias, we’re giving this one to the Germans, but it’s by the narrowest of margins. That’s 7-5 to Germany with two rounds to go. It’s not looking good for England.

2014

England – Aston Martin DB10

But we needn’t have worried, because you can always rely on James Bond to keep the English end up. The Aston Martin DB10 was created for Spectre, in which 007 takes on Mr Hinx in a Jaguar C-X75.

Germany – BMW i8

On another day, BMW’s futurist i8 might have won this, but not today. This round belongs to James Bond and to England. To paraphrase a Bond villian, do you expect us to justify our decision? That’s 7-6 to Germany.

2018

England – McLaren Senna

Chasing a goal to grab a late equaliser, England has a formidable bench to choose from. The Jaguar I-Pace, Aston Martin Vantage, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and TVR Griffith fail to make the cut, leaving it to the McLaren Senna. We’re out testing it, so we’re unable to deliver our definitive verdict, but the signs are good. Besides, adding some Brazilian flair to the England attack is a compelling proposition.

Germany – Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Germany isn’t short of new talent: the BMW 8 Series, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door, Ruf SCR and Audi Q8, to name a few. But even the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is unable to resist the full force of the McLaren Senna. The tournament has finished 7-7, so it’s time for penalties.

2018: Penalties

The Jaguar I-Pace steps up like a silent assassin to win it for England. Why? Because the electric car takes the fight to Tesla and sees Jaguar beating the Germans to the market. England winning against Germany on penalties – now there’s a thing. If you’re still here, thank you, we know you have better things to do.

More than 300 supercars fans converged on HR Owen’s Lamborghini Manchester showroom as it hosted its Supercar Sunday event. Around 40 supercars sweltered in the heat, with visitors given the chance to look inside the Manchester showroom and workshop.

Predictably, the Lamborghinis stole the show, as our highlights will show…

Bandiera d’Italia

This Tricolore display of Huracan Performante Spyders is rather special, but HR Owen also hosted some classics from Lamborghini’s past. Rupesh Jethwa, HR Owen Lamborghini brand director, said: “Supercar Sunday was a hugely popular event and one we’re immensely proud of. There was a fantastic, festival atmosphere and a superb array of supercars on display. Only HR Owen could bring together such amazing cars in one place and share it with both enthusiasts and customers. We’re looking forward to next time!”

Lamborghini Aventador

HR Owen hasn’t confirmed when the next Supercar Sunday will take place, so in the meantime here’s a Lamborghini Aventador to whet your appetite. The Aventador was launched in 2011 and is powered by a 6.5-litre V12 engine developing 691hp and 509lb ft of torque.

Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole

The Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole – or QV – was introduced at the 1985 Geneva motor show and represented the third major update for Marcello Gandini’s masterpiece. Even today, this example manages to upstage the new metal on display in Manchester.

Lamborghini Aventador S

Another Lamborghini Aventador, this time a brand new one, which, as the number plate would suggest, is a dealer demonstrator for HR Owen. This is the Aventador S, introduced in 2017, which offers even more power, four-wheel steering, suspension tweaks and a top speed of 217mph. The colour, in case you’re wondering, is called Grigio Astarte.

Lamborghini Jalpa

Tucked away in the HR Owen workshop is a classic from the 1980s. Launched in 1981, the Bertone-designed Lamborghini Jalpa had its roots in the Urraco, but was essentially a facelift of the Silhouette. Power was sourced from a 3.5-litre engine developing 250hp, and 420 were built before production ceased in 1988.

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

A case of beauty and the beast? Here we see a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera parked alongside a Bentley Bentayga. Where’s a Lamborghini Urus when you need one?

Lamborghini Diablo SV

The Lamborghini Diablo SV – or Sport Veloce – was unveiled at the 1995 Geneva motor show. As a replacement for the Miura and Countach, there was a great deal resting on the shoulders of the Diablo, but it more than delivered. Over the course of a decade, Lamborghini shifted almost 3,000 units.

Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo

Ashley (@supercaroneleg) and Oliver James Webb took delivery of this Lamborghini Super Trofeo in May 2017. Instagram reveals plenty of action for the Lambo, including track time at Spa and Silverstone. Now, it’s up for sale, with a price tag of ‘POA’. If you have to ask…

Lamborghini Urraco

Another classic from the Marcello Gandini collection, the Lamborghini Urraco was unveiled in 1970 before going on sale in 1972. Launched with a 2.5-litre engine, the Urraco would later gain a larger 3.0-litre unit. The entry-level Lamborghini wasn’t hugely successful, with only 780 units sold, rather than the forecast 2,000 a year.

Lamborghini Aventador S

Another Lamborghini Aventador S, this time finished in Blu Nila paint. HR Owen’s demonstrator also sports an optional carbon spoiler.

Ford GT

A change of scenery, in case you’ve had your fill of Lamborghinis. Not many Fords would be welcome at a supercar event, but a GT can mix it with the best of them. This particular Ford GT is a regular spot in the north west. It’s hard to blend in when you’re wearing a full Gulf Racing livery.

Bugatti Veyron

Speaking of being unable to blend in, a Bugatti Veyron would steal the show at just about any supercar event.

McLaren 720S

Another imposter, this time in the form of the McLaren 720S. We’ve just spent a week with the Woking wonder. Our verdict: “The Lamborghini Huracan Performante has the edge in terms of outright excitement. Perhaps the Ferrari 488 GTB does, too: I haven’t driven one. But a Performante isn’t a well-rounded supercar like the 720S, and both the Italians have – to my mind – a rather divisive image. Being from somewhere as incongruous as Woking doubtless helps, but the McLaren seems the epitome of tech-led, wildcard cool.”

The generation game

Three generations of the Lamborghini family, which begs the question: left, right or centre?

The works

Visitors were given the chance to take a wander through HR Owen’s immaculately prepared workshop. Some showrooms don’t look this tidy, let alone garages.

Reversing a Countach

Reversing a Lamborghini Countach isn’t easy, which explains this photo. Caution is required when you’re parking at a supercar event.

In the showroom

Keen to do a little window shopping, we took a look at the HR Owen website to peruse its used stock. The most expensive Lamborghini is an Aventador LP750-4 Roadster at £439,950, while the cheapest is Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder at £137,950. If you’re feeling flush, the Gallardo is available for ‘just’ £2,909 a month.

Demonstrators

Here’s that pair of HR Owen dealer demonstrators once again.

An expensive queue

Not your average line-up outside a dealer showroom. Keep clicking for more photos from HR Owen’s Supercar Sunday event at Lamborghini Manchester.

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