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Carbolics

A personal motoring disinfectant
By James May
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Carbolics by James May is a witty collection of 80 essays exploring the quirks of cars, motorbikes, trucks, and even bicycles. May tackles questions like why a man with a Ferrari might prefer to drive a Fiat Panda, the necessity of speed, and the potential of electric cars to save the planet. His humour and unique perspective make this an entertaining read for anyone fascinated by vehicles.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy humorous takes on motoring and those looking for a light-hearted gift for petrolheads and transport enthusiasts alike.

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Top Gear and Grand Tour legend James May's quirky, entertaining take on cars, trucks and even the bicycle - a perfect Christmas gift book for anyone obsessed with cars or anything else with wheels.

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Why does a man with a Ferrari and a Porsche drive a Fiat Panda? Is going fast really necessary? Is it your fault if you get run over? Why will electric cars really save the planet (possibly)?

In Carbolics, the UK's favourite petrol head (after Clarkson and Hammond) James May answers these questions and more.

Across 80 essays, James gives his quirky, entertaining take on cars, motorbikes, trucks – and explains why the bicycle might just be the best invention of all.

Written with James's characteristic wit and humour, Carbolics is the perfect Christmas gift for petrolheads.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399713702

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 348g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

James May is a writer, broadcaster and co-host of The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime. He has presented series for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. His previous books include James May's Man Lab, Car Fever and How to Land an A330 Airbus.

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