David Williams: A peek into a supercar fan’s world

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Nobody is more into supercars than Londoner Tim Burton, owner of YouTube channel Shmee150. We drove together on an ice-driving exercise and it’s obvious that what he doesn’t know about McLarens, Koenigseggs and Ferraris probably isn’t worth knowing at all.

So it’s entirely fitting that he has now encapsulated his enthusiasm in a new book delving deep into his favourite subject — and that goes hand in glove with the Shmee150 Supercar Book app.

Read more about Burton and his love of supercars in Living The Supercar Dream — 76 cars, 14 countries and one dream, from Blink Publishing, £16.99.

Stylish jeans fit for the job

Bike jeans had a problem until recently. Most were shapeless with bulky seams and over-reliance on showy stitching — plus, fitting the armour could be fiddly.

Planet Knox is the latest to turn all this on its head with a more considered approach — evidenced by its stylish Studio jeans, from £129.99.

They are made from tactile 12oz Cordura denim, claimed to be four times stronger than cotton. There are separate designs for men and women.

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