Tag: Mercedes-Benz

  • Plated VI

    Plated VI

    15 more of the best plates spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’

     

    Continuing our series, below we feature 15 more unusual, laughable and entertaining number plates (more…)

  • Jamie Hazeel and Lalie Jacout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Jamie Hazeel and Lalie Jacout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with Jamie Hazeel and Lalie Jacout, the duo behind The Wandering Chef

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    J: I set myself mad challenges and put myself in ridiculous positions so I don’t get lazy or complacent. Working with Lalie seems pretty true to form.

    L: Professionally speaking, a desire to create eating experiences I would actually want to go to. Privately, I couldn’t possible say.

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  • Video of the Week: Airbagged

    Video of the Week: Airbagged

    A Mercedes-Benz driver comes to regret taking on an old lady

     

    Our Video of the Week had to be of an old lady who dealt with an aggressive driver appropriately. (more…)

  • Cygneting a disaster

    Cygneting a disaster

    Losses of £34.1 million follow in the wake of Aston Martin’s Cygnet’s failure

     

    Aston Martin makes wonderful sports cars. Given reports that the company lost £34.1 million in 2012, they should perhaps stick to that. (more…)

  • Byron Bradshaw: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Byron Bradshaw: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with New York based fashion entrepreneur Byron Bradshaw

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    I’d rather be dead than boring.

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  • Graham Seed: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Graham Seed: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with Graham Seed, best known for having played Nigel Pargetter in BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Archers’

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    My wife, of course.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    “Success and failure are irrelevant. Do what makes you happy and do it a little better everyday… And don’t forget to breathe”.

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  • The tackiest film of 2013

    The tackiest film of 2013

    ‘Diana’ looks set to take the title of “Clanger of the Year”

     

    Films based on the lives of the royal family rarely work. The trailer of the latest, Diana, starring Naomi Watts proves this point perfectly. (more…)

  • Amelia Rope: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Amelia Rope: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with chocolatier Amelia Rope

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    Drive and determination.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    Keep it simple, remain focused and go for it.

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  • A motoring milestone

    A motoring milestone

    1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 racing car becomes the most valuable motor car ever sold at auction

     

    Yesterday at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, automotive history was made when a Formula 1 racing car was sold for £19,601,500 including premium. (more…)

  • Zak Tyler: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Zak Tyler: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with businessman and luxury brands guru Zak Tyler

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    I’m guided simply by the love of my son.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    “Life is what happens whilst you are busy making other plans”.

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