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On August 13th 2012, Rhys Millen of California set a new world record for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. After trying for years to match the record, set by his father, the accomplishment was achieved with the added bonus of a new world record. Stopping the clock at 9 minutes and 46 seconds, Millen set […]
Rhys Millen – Climbing The Record Setting Ladder Read Post »
Over the 24th – 25th August, in HOTTTTT Sin City, the penultimate round of Formula Drift took place in the Diamond in the Desert, just outside the famous strip of Vegas. With a new, fast, custom built course, the pros were put to the test where both skills and fear were pushed to their limits
Formula Drift Hots Up In Sin City Read Post »
Due to be launched at the Paris Motor Show next month the new Jaguar is a true 21st century car in design, technology and performance. On September 20th 2012 Jaguar announced that the new Jaguar soft top roadster will be on sale from next spring from £55,000. What will be known as the F-Type, will
What Is The Sexiest Classic Car Of All Time? Read Post »
The Ford Cortina is 50 years old this year. A classic, understated and practical design, the Cortina has earned a deserved place in every discerning classic lover’s heart. I think it’s worth taking a look at this iconic car. Ford launched the Cortina in 1962 and while in production it survived 5 generations from (Mark I
A classic British icon, the Ford Cortina celebrates 50 years Read Post »
From the new driver personalising a new car, to flower-power bugs and campervans, to the modern Beetle with it’s flower carrying bud vase to grass covered automobiles, flowers and flower motifs seem to go hand in hand with cars. But only one car can take real ownership of the phrase ‘flower car’. The Cadillac Flower Car
Flower cars and coach building – a complimentary dying art Read Post »
For what felt like the first time this summer, the sun put his hat on and graced everyone at the Santa Pod Raceway with his presence. Also putting on his hat (his crash helmet) was Martin Hill, the driving power and creator of the FireForce 3 dragster. Existing as the fastest jet powered dragster in world,
FireForce 3 Jet Car Annihilates the Quarter Mile at Santa Pod Read Post »
For an event only in its second year and despite not exactly rolling off the tongue, The Forge Motorsport Performance Action Day (FMPAD), at the Castle Combe Circuit in Wiltshire, already feels like a well established show. Part track day, part club meet, FMPAD bombards you with cars from all disciplines of motorsport, most of
Forge Motorsport Action Day Read Post »
Between the 14th & 16th September, Goodwood Revival show goers will be treated to something a little unusual – even by the rather unusual standard already set by the vintage show. Featuring the youngest line up so far, a field of 30 Austin J40 pedal cars will race against each other, each pedal car with
Goodwood Revival 2012 – The Youngest Line-up yet race the Austin J40 Read Post »
A new partnership has been announced by Ducati UK and MSVR for the 2013 series of the British Superbike (BSB) Championship. The Ducati 848 Challenge is to continue to form part of the racing calendar for next season and will become a responsibility of MSVR for the first time.
New BSB partnership announced by Ducati UK and MSVR Read Post »
As one of the leading modified car shows, it’s no surprise that thousands of people gathered at TRAX on the 2nd September to see all that was on offer! Held at the famed Silverstone Circuit, TRAX rocked the scene with new areas and innovative showcases including the TRAX Live Action Area and live rounds of the
TRAX 2012 and BDC – Show Report from Silverstone Read Post »
Ford have just unveiled the latest incarnation of the popular Fiesta model for 2013. Introduced in 1976, the Fiesta has been an ever-popular small hatchback with sales in reaching over 12 million since it’s arrival. In February this year, Ford UK announced that it had increased its car sales securing 14.5% of the UK market which
High tech new Ford Fiesta 2013 unveiled Read Post »
An Aston Martin DB5 was the star of the show at the recent Historics classic car auction, which took place at Brooklands. The vehicle went under the hammer for a cool £336,000, helping to ensure the auction house continued its run of £1 million-plus sales – the fourth consecutive auction to do so.
DB5 steals the show at Historics auction Read Post »
CarFest South, the new motoring festival organised by Chris Evans and former Formula One champion Jody Scheckter, has been hailed as a huge success. The event took place over the August bank holiday weekend in the grounds of Scheckter's Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire and was described by Evans as "absolutely brilliant".
Chris Evans' CarFest hailed as 'massive success' Read Post »
Despite being only 20 miles away from Castle Combe circuit, I’d never been to Rallyday until this year so I had no idea what to expect. The event marked its twelfth edition in style on Saturday August 18th with 2003 World Rally Champion Petter Solberg pulling out all the stops to give the fans a
Rallyday 2012 at Castle Combe Read Post »
Chris Evans has been spotted with one of the more unusual items in his car collection this week – the original vehicle from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The BBC Radio 2 DJ, who bought the iconic motor earlier this year, was seen driving it through the streets of central London after finishing his breakfast show.
Chris Evans drives home in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Read Post »
If you haven’t heard much about the EU proposal for “periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers” then you no doubt will soon. The first thing to say right at the top end of this article is simply, don’t worry too much just yet. This, I will reiterate, is so far just a
New EU “Roadworthiness Package” – probably nothing to worry about.. Read Post »
The story of the Allard Chrysler Action Group began when Brian Taylor visited the National Motor Museum in Hampshire back in 2006. A keen motoring fan, Motoring Writers member and a key player in many car clubs and shows, Brian had visited the museum in order to research the book he was writing. It was
Allard Chrysler Action Group Restoration Project Read Post »
You might recall I wrote with some appreciation of Singer Vehicle Design’s “restored & reimagined” updating of the classic Porsche for the modern age. And maybe there’s a lot to be said for personalising your vehicle these days. We no longer live in an age where being the only one on the block to own
The McLaren X-1 designed by McLaren Special Operations Read Post »
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week celebrated its 25th anniversary this August. As part of the celebrations, Discovery Channel teamed up with Volkswagen to create a very different type of shark cage – a Beetle shark cage. The VW Beetle shark cage is more than just a shark cage shaped like a Beetle though. This Beetle can
VW Beetle Shark cage created to celebrate Discovery Channel's Shark Week Read Post »
Santa Pod Raceway held this year’s Performance Vauxhall show on Sunday 10th June and as always the fun filled day delighted its guests. With the exceptional weather it’s not surprising that attendance was at an all time high. All were welcome, from the owners of classic or modern Vauxhalls, modified enthusiasts and Car Clubs. There was some
Performance Vauxhall 2012 – Show report Read Post »
Tickets for Motorcycle Live 2012 are now on sale, with the event launching a brand new website for this year's event. Due to run from Saturday November 24th to Sunday December 2nd at the NEC in Birmingham, the show will display the latest bikes and offer something for motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages.
Motorcycle Live unveils new website Read Post »
Sunday 13th August 2012 saw the return of Europe’s biggest Ford festival – Ford Fair at Silverstone Circuit. With last year’s attendance reaching over 17,000, expectations were high and, as ever, we were truly impressed with the event. The sun was shining and the cars were outstanding with plenty for the guests to admire, from classics to
Ford Fair 2012 – Show Report Read Post »
Tomorrow (17th August 2012) sees the launch of Toyota’s latest advertising campaign for the GT86, it’s latest affordable sports coupe. While, as a general rule, Motor-Vision.co.uk isn’t here to share the many TV adverts of various car marques with you, we couldn’t help but post this one up. We like it. The Toyota GT86 is
Toyota release a fancy advert for the GT86 affordable sports coupe Read Post »
A collection of classic cars belonging to motor enthusiast Stephen Johns will be sold at auction next month. Mr Johns' 23 cherished vehicles – including a 1927 Bugatti Type 40 Tourer and a 1972 Ferrari 246GTS 'Dino' Spider – currently make up the exhibits of the Exmoor Classic Car Museum, which can be seen in
Entire Exmoor car collection heading to auction Read Post »
