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Limited edition Peugeot 208 GTI

It’s not often in the motoring world that the “limited edition” version of any  vehicle is released before the actual vehicle itself, Peugeot have decided that with the new 208 GTI this is what will be done. Why, you may ask are Peugeot doing this? Well, it is to mark the 29th anniversary of the UK […]
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Ultimate Porsche 911 on the track?

We know there are many videos of various cars flying round race tracks but this one is a little bit special. It is of Porsche driver Uwe Alzen charging round the Nurburgring at an incredible pace and overtaking a huge number of slower vehicles on the way. Some realise he is there and move quickly  and […]
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600hp BMW 1M Coupe sure to excite

It looks like German super tuners G-power have put their stamp on yet another BMW. The selected model is the 1M coupe  and we have to say,  we are excited about this one. The standard 360hp is being replaced for the M3’s 4.0litre V8 unit that will be supercharged to a massive 600hp at 7,800rpm. A […]
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ABT tune into A1 Quattro

Whether you’re one of the 333 Audi A1 Quattro owners in the UK or not, The new ABT tuning package is one that should get your ears burning. Although it may be a very rare and expensive Audi A1 only package, there is a lot on offer that promises a lot for the more popular […]
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New Type-R set for 2015

The CEO at Honda has confirmed that there will be a new Civic Type-R on the roads, however it won’t be with us until approximately 2015. Takanobu Ito has told us that he wants to have the fastest front-wheel drive car around the “ring” and as you would expect with this kind of dream, it’s […]
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Audi to release new S3

With the Hot Hatch scene seemingly making itself known again, it seems Audi aren’t going to let the opportunity slip by them to top the table this time round. With Audi never really standing out as a big name in the hot hatch department they look to be releasing the new S3 at a time […]
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The Impreza Return of Kubica

After 18 months out due to injury, it was time for Robert Kubica to return to the racing scene, in his first appearance since that horrific accident in the Ronde di Andora Rally of February last year. Everyone was eager to see how the pole performed, and needless to say he didn’t disappoint, as he took first place at the  Rallye […]
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Jaguar F-Type Imminent

With the pictures of Jaguars new F-Type being leaked today, they were forced to reveal that they will be showcasing the new model at the Paris Motor Show later this month. We will be providing Jaguar F Type insurance from the outset and have schemes already in place. It’s fair to say it’s definitely an […]
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The new Honda Civic TI

Honda are set to release yet another Civic into the market, The limited edition Honda Civic TI. Not only is it the well performing Civic that we are used to, but it looks amazing too, with the 17″ ‘Le Mans’ alloys being added along with colour-coded wheel arches. As per usual with the Civic range it […]
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DMC Lamborghini Aventador LP900-4

It appears German tuners DMC have finally got their hands on the 700hp Lamborghini Aventador. It’s long awaited after some of the cars that DMC have already put on the market to date, such as the Lamborghini Murcielago “super Veloce” and the Porsche 997 “stradale”, both cars with great reputations for sublime performance and the looks […]
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Peugeot RCZ Facelift

Following on from the success of the Peugeot RCZ, Peugeot have now announced a face lift for the car. The new look will only be one for the front of the Peugeot however as they felt the rear end and the double bubble roof didn’t need any restyling this time around.  What can you expect […]
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BBR Mazda MX5 – Super 180 Modification

BBR have decided to tune yet another Mazda MX-5 and we are rather pleased that they have. The MX-5 is one of the most popular sports cars on the road today and many owners are keen to get that little bit more performance out of them. BBR are known within the tuning community as being […]
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Drink Driver Lucky Escape

This picture shows the aftermath of a crash where a drink driver who was over the legal alcohol limit lost control and crashed into the side of a house. 3 teenagers who were watching TV were lucky to escape unharmed as the car ploughed into their front room. Witnesses to the event were not short […]
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Low Mileage Car Insurance

If you drive your car on a limited basis and do not cover many miles, then our Low Mileage car insurance could the policy you are looking for. At Keith Michaels we are experts in all kinds of specialist insurance and one of the many factors we look at is the mileage covered. Low Mileage […]
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Insurance for Drivers with Points

At Keith Michaels we have always been sympathetic to drivers who have been awarded points on their licence for motoring convictions. This can be for anything from the humble speeding conviction, through no insurance convictions, totting up bans, or drink drive convictions – the list is nearly endless. We have all seen the large increase in ‘traffic safety’ […]
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