Famous Last Words

IN THIS MONTHS EDITION | April 2023

This month in Famous Last Words:

– Podcast – Nadine Armstrong journalist and FIA Girls on Track Ambassador.

– Bentleys EV and Hybrids

– Nissan Leaf v Fighter Jet

– Number Plate prices gone mad

– Autonomous Tractors

Enjoy! Glenn Ridge

Famous Last Words


Over the last couple of years there has been much talk about Bentleys first electric vehicle, the Bentley EXP 100 GT concept car, which is expected to arrive in 2025. Although styling hasn’t been confirmed yet, it appears that the…

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In the mid 1990’s I was asked to drive a newly released Honda NSX in a demonstration race against a retired Royal Australian Airforce jet at the then annual Mangalore Air show. It seemed like a heap of fun, so…

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I’ve always found the interest and monitory gains associated with personal number plates quite bewildering, and I’m the first to admit it’s probably because I missed the bus in the early days of them becoming popular. I understand how they…

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In previous ‘Famous Last Words’ I’ve mentioned that I can’t see Autonomous Vehicles on our public roads in my lifetime, and yes that isn’t necessarily a long time compared to others, but I can’t see it happening for many, many…

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With the first Ferrari Purosange about to arrive in Australia, we can safely say that other than McLaren, all the top end mass-produced car manufacturers have a 4 door SUV in their catalogue, even though most would suggest their cars…

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