The streets of London are always filled with stunning cars. Celebrities, politicians, footballers, musicians, businesspeople, renowned chefs, and even bloggers proudly cruise around Kensington and Chelsea in their vehicles. Of course, given London’s traffic and road regulations, it’s impossible for them to speed up (especially in a supercar). But how incredible they look as they glide through the city streets! It’s a true art form! Today, we’ll discuss which makes and models of cars are most popular among famous and successful individuals.
So what do celebrities drive?
As we mentioned earlier, the streets of London are filled with beautiful and expensive cars. From sports cars to large SUVs, electric vehicles, and of course, classic cars. For example, many celebrities prefer eco-friendliness, style, and power, choosing the Tesla Model S for their travels. In addition to Demi Moore, Ben Affleck, Zooey Deschanel, Mark Ruffalo, and Will Smith, you can also spot Simon Cowell – the British TV presenter, producer, and philanthropist – behind the wheel of this car.
In addition, many celebrities prefer to be owners of the so-called ‘immortal classics’ in the person of Bentley Continental GT. We are talking about Cristiano Ronaldo, Nicole Scherzinger and Serena Williams. Of course, British footballer David Beckham, who played 100 matches in the UEFA Champions League, should be remembered among the owners of this car.
Apart from Bentley Continental GT, Beckham also owns Rolls-Royce Phantom which is the choice of many rich and famous people. For example, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and many others also choose this car.
But what about the big SUVs? Do celebrities love them? Of course! For example, behind the wheel of Range Rover Sport you can see famous British singers such as Lily Allen and Kelly Osbourne. In addition, Samuel L. Jackson, Niall Horan, Reese Witherspoon were spotted driving this car. And this is just what we could remember, but we are sure that there are many more celebrities who love this car. Several celebrities have been spotted driving the futuristic Audi e-tron electric car. It was driven by Prince Harry and Robert Downey Jr.
Speaking of electric cars: which ones do celebrities choose?
In fact, today the issues of ecology, climate change and everything that accompanies these changes has become very acute. Celebrities are also concerned about it. According to statistics made on the basis of information from the resource TopSpeed, the most popular among the stars electric car is Tesla Model S. It is followed by a Tesla car, Roadster. After these cars in the list there are Audi E-Tron, BMW i3, Rimac Nevera.
Thus, it can be argued that the choice of electric cars is expanding all the time and they are chosen by everyone from media personalities to your neighbour. Speaking of ecology, it’s also worth remembering the love of Londoners for hybrids. Such as the BMW X5, for example. They really appeal to drivers who want to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing luxury, performance or practicality. Also particularly popular, the Kia Sportage topped the UK sales charts in a record October. Why? It’s simple, 49 per cent of all Kia cars sold in 2024 were all-electric or hybrid. Besides, sales of Kia’s all-electric (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles increased by 70-percent, 65-percent, compared to last year, which helped the brand achieve its highest-ever sales for electrified models in October. Additionally, SUV sales reached a record high for the month, accounting for 73-percent of total sales, illustrating the ongoing popularity of Kia’s SUV lineup, – according to KiaMedia resource.
A few words about car care
Naturally, we all want to drive a well-maintained and well-functioning car. And it does not matter whether you are a celebrity in a supercar or the owner of an eco-friendly Kia. Questions about maintenance become especially important in autumn and winter, which is characterised by humidity, dampness and a significant drop in air temperature.
- Car body care. It is very important to understand that cleanliness and protective products are the key to keeping your paintwork in proper condition. The most vulnerable parts of the bodywork are the bumper, bonnet and fenders. In addition to quality washing with good car shampoos, you should not forget about protective wax or polish, anti-corrosion compounds, silicone lubricants and even chrome polish. In addition, it is worth covering your car with a special awning when it is idle. This will help protect the car from excess moisture and dirt.
- Special attention should be paid to the braking system, namely the brake pads. Why are they so important? As banal as it may sound, but it is thanks to them that you will be able to brake. In order to brake smoothly, the entire pedal stroke is important so that you can brake and not lock up the wheels. This is critical when travelling on busy city streets where there are many obstacles in the road. By the way, since we have already mentioned the same Kia Sportage above, it is also worth remembering its compactness and reliability as another advantage. For example, its brake pads very rarely wear out, and most often it happens due to inexperienced driving by novices behind the wheel. But, if this does happen, they can be replaced. Now we will give data on the average cost of replacing brake pads.
According to AUTODOC experts: ‘Most mechanics recommend replacing brake pads between 25,000 and 65,000 miles. Brake discs (also called rotors) usually last longer than brake pads and may only need to be replaced every 30,000 to 70,000 miles. If you replace your car brake pads and discs together, you’ll get the best braking performance and save money in the long run. The labour cost to replace both at the same time is often slightly lower than doing them separately.’
- Dry cleaning the interior. Before winter, it is recommended to carry out a full detangling dry-cleaning, which includes disassembly of the interior. During such work is carried out deep cleaning of all parts and additional treatment with protective means of leather seats, seals, air ducts, cavities and so on. Of course, such dry cleaning includes what you do during standard interior cleaning. It is about superficial cleaning of the interior from contaminants.
If you take care of your car in time, it will be beautiful in any season and will serve you for many years. It does not matter whether it is a sports car or a compact crossover.
Аdditional info:
More details about Kia Sportage brake pads – Buycarparts
Cars of the Stars: The Rides That Famous US & UK Singers and Rappers Love
