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Dealerships across the UK have taken charge of deliveries for the new Ducati 1199 Panigale – the motorcycle manufacturer's new flagship offering. Offering an array of features and cutting-edge technologies for motorcycle enthusiasts, the 1199 has been hailed as a step forward in the way superbikes are designed and developed.
Dealers take delivery of new Ducati 1199 Panigale Read Post »
Radical Sports Cars have been developing their fine reputation for a while now. Based in Peterborough, and founded in 1997, Radical utilised the idea concept of using superbike technology in a lightweight sports car, it was either going to be a spectacular success or a faceplant. Fortunately it was the former – and their reputation
Radical Sports Cars Introduces The Road Legal SR3 SL Track Day Car Read Post »
The Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship Round 1 took place at Silverstone 24th March 2012. It saw the first win for Azteca / Neil Garner / Strata21 amongst some serious competition. The Championship is based around GT cars with Le Mans levels of performance such as Porsche 911 RSR’s, Ferrari GT2’s, down to Aston Martin
Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship Round 1 2012 Read Post »
Automotive industry charity BEN – the Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund has announced it is to put on its inaugural Motorcycle Rally this year, with participants riding from Dover to Monaco. Set to take place on September 22nd 2012, the event will cost £475 to enter and will see riders travelling across the English
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Motorcycle enthusiasts across the UK have been urged to make sure their tyres are roadworthy and reliable before heading out on to the open roads this spring. Not-for-profit organisation TyreSafe has launched its new PACT – Performance, Air, Condition and Tread – campaign to encourage motorcycle users to stay safe when journeying in the gorgeous
Tyre checks 'important for riders this spring' Read Post »
Last weekend Radical took the SR3 SL road tripping around France for the 19th Rallye de Paris. Their three car team of SL’s, each with a driver and navigator, joined nearly 200 other supercars for this three-day event,testing road and track ability.
Radical Roadtrip – The SR3 SL Does The Rallye de Paris Read Post »
Sir Stirling Moss is set to wow fans of classic motorsport by taking to the track in the actual Jaguar C-Type he drove to victory in the 1952 Reims Grand Prix. Not only was it a fine race win for arguably one of the greats of Formula One, it was the first time a car
Moss to drive classic Jaguar at Donington Historic Festival Read Post »
The Algarve Classic is set to be a must-attend event for fans of classic vehicles later this year, with a host of top marques exhibiting their most iconic vehicles for visitors to enjoy. Set to run from October 18th to 21st 2012 at the Algarve International Autodrome in Portugal, this will be the first year
Algarve Classic to take place in October Read Post »
The Honda TT Legends team have completed pre-season testing at the Magny Cours race course in France ahead of the season-opening Bol d'Or 24-hour 2012 Endurance World Championship meet. Set to take place on April 14th and 15th, the event follows a busy winter testing period for the team, with a host of new updates
Honda TT Legends complete pre-season tests Read Post »
Vehicle manufacturer BMW Group Classic has announces its participation in the upcoming Retro Classics event in Stuttgart, Germany. The company will be organising a number of high-octane highlights to wow the crowds at the event in 2012, including a showcase of the development of its iconic
BMW announces exhibits at Retro Classics show Read Post »
Motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has announced the launch of its new Monster Diesel model. Available for purchase from July, the vehicle is a collaboration between two iconic brands – Ducati and fashion house Diesel. Stefano Rosso, project leader and son of Diesel founder, said: "When we had the opportunity to work with Ducati with last year's
Ducati unveils Monster Diesel model Read Post »
Motor Vision Photographers are always out and about to bring you the highlights from the UK’s best Motor Shows. Well known motoring photographer Simon Pow was up at Race Retro 2012 at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, for Motor-Vision.co.uk to find out what it was all about – check out what he saw:
Race Retro 2012 International Historic Motorsport Show Stoneleigh Park Read Post »
Silverstone Classic is set to welcome back the Jaguar E-type Challenge in 2012, which will be a fantastic spectacle for visitors. Running from July 20th to 22nd, the event is marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic E-type. <!–more–> "With grids of more than 50 competition-prepared E-types, the two Jaguar races were among last summer's
E-types to return to Silverstone Classic Read Post »
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has created a new forum to improve the safety of all road users across the UK. According to Kevin Clinton, RoSPA's head of road safety, the RoADAR initiative is predominantly aimed at motorcyclists, with a number of reckless habits causing the majority of traffic accidents involving
RoSPA forum to promote rider and driver awareness Read Post »
The upcoming 2012 Donington Historic Festival is set to offer an array of classic sporting vehicles for visitors to behold, with the first batch of entrants for races over the event now flooding in. According to the festival's organisers, a 1961 250 GT SWB has already been signed up to take part in races over
Classic cars signing up for Donington Historic Festival Read Post »
Classic & Sports Car Magazine is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and in honour of its longevity the publication is reminiscing about great sports cars from 1982 – the year the magazine was launched. The magazine has highlighted a number of classic cars that cost as much as £60,000 when new, but that can
Classic cars highlighted from 1982 Read Post »
Luxury and sports car manufacturer Fisker Automotive has announced a changed to its management hierarchy, with Tom LaSorda being appointed the company's new chief executive officer and vice chairman of the board. The move will see co-founder of the company Henrik Fisker stepping aside to become executive chairman of the firm and taking on new
New CEO for Fisker announced Read Post »
A number of records have tumbled at the recent Race Retro and Classic Car Sale, with more than three quarters (77 per cent) of the lots selling above their estimates. Many fine vehicles went under the hammer at the event , which took place last weekend, with lots including a rare helmet used by Formula
Race Retro sale breaks records Read Post »
Japanese motorcycle manufacturer and global brand Suzuki has announced it will be attending the upcoming Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show this year. Set to take place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012, the event is being run in conjunction with a number of Scottish Suzuki dealerships –
Scottish motorcycle show announcement from Suzuki Read Post »
The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power is returning in 2012 and this year the event will play host to a showcase of classic vehicles, including the milestone 50th anniversary of the iconic AC Cobra. Set to run from June 15th to 17th in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire, the Anglo-American sports car is to
Cholmondeley Pageant to mark 50th anniversary of AC Cobra Read Post »
Range Rover has announced the company plans to unveil its new Evoque convertible concept model at the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show, which will be taking place from March 8th to 18th. Building on the global success of the Evoque brand, Range Rover hopes its new convertible model will also capture the imagination of buyers
Evoque convertible concept to debut in Geneva Read Post »
The first round of the 2012 World Superbike championship at Phillip Island in Australia is set to get underway this weekend (February 25th and 26th) and team Honda have revealed their riders are more than up for the challenge that lies ahead. Jonathan Rea and Hiroshi Aoyama will be representing the world-famous bike-maker in 2012,
Honda riders ready for new Superbikes season Read Post »
The latest auction at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands has achieved a standout feat of completing sales worth more than £1 million. A host of top-of-the-line and desirable classic vehicles went under the hammer earlier this week, with 62 vehicles in total being sold. Some of the highlights of the event included the sale of a
Classic car auction tops £1m in sales Read Post »
An Aston Martin DB6 has achieved what is believed to be a world record auction price at the latest H&H event. A 1969 Mark 2 DB6 in dark blue achieved the record figure of £242,000 at the auctioneer's sale last week (February 16th), with those in attendance helping to create a piece of automotive history.
World record auction price for DB6 Read Post »
