The 2010 Top Gear Christmas Special showed the dynamic trio of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May driving three new cars following the same path as the Three Wise Men. The trip started in the Middle East from Iraq and ended some 1,200 miles later in Bethlehem.

BMW Z3

Jeremy Clarkson chose a Mazda MX5 with a unique “car of many colours paint job”, Richard Hammond was in a Fiat Barchetta and James May drove a BMW Z3 with a cunning camouflage paint job.

If you want to see the three cars they can be found at the World of Top Gear exibition at Beaulieu which you can view as part of a visit to the whole Beaulieu attraction including the national Motor Museum with its collection of over 250 vehicles, Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538 and the 13^th century Beaulieu Abbey, plus rides for all the family.

Open every day, except Christmas Day, from 10am.  Family tickets cost £43.75 for two adults and up to 3 children or £16.25 each per adult. For more information Tel; 01590 612345 or visit www.beaulieu.co.uk

Renault Wind

Renault has now released full pricing and specifications for their new Wind Coupe-Roadster with Renault car leasing prices for this new model being loaded onto the site shortly. Their will be a two model range comprising of the Dynamique (OTR- £15,500) and the Dynamique S  (OTR- £18,200) with a limited edition Collection (200 models only) also available at launch.

Renault Wind

The cars have a comprehensive list of standard equipment which includes 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, ESC, front fog lights, electric retractable hard top and sport seats among the major features. This new chic two seater convertible car from Renault significantly undercuts the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe and Peugeot 207CC and with the roof folding in just 12 seconds and looks set to be a winner.

Powered by a 1.2 TCe 100 engine or the fast 133hp 16-valve 1.6 engine (from the Twingo Renaultsport), the car should also drive as well as it looks, with the first models being in showrooms from July.

Choose by your star sign?

Carcraft, the used car supermarket, has found that when choosing your car, most motorists focus on things like price, size, the tax bracket and fuel consumption.

However according to some fun research they conducted they also found that your Astrology Star Sign could affect your choice. Aries drivers (the ram) tend to go for something flashy and sporty (red Mazda MX5 or Saab Convertible) whereas Sagittarians prefer something to accommodate their sense of adventure (4X4 or a muscular MPV). Aquarians apparently like something that is fun, small and quirky like the Ford Ka or Mini.

Whatever your Star Sign, try the new contract hire Super Shopper as you can find any make or model of vehicle.