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Meet Andrew Bagnall, a man who owns one of only two high downforce McLaren F1’s in the world. The extremely rare F1 has a staggering 680bhp with dramatic aerodynamic modifications that makes the car truly special to drive. Bagnall who’s an amateur racing driver from New Zealand has owned the car for more than 10 years […]
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With spring technically here and the weather (hopefully) starting to take a turn for the better, many motorists will be considering venturing out to some countryside B-roads to enjoy a drive in the sunshine. Few experiences are more enjoyable for a petrolhead, but there’s one thing that makes a weekend blast all the more exhilarating
The best and worst convertibles on sale right now Read Post »
Audi has made a new addition to its range of SUVs in the form of the Q4, although it will be a couple of years before you see one on the road. The Q4, which is set to hit showrooms in 2019, is a crossover model which Audi hopes will tempt customers away from the
Audi confirms Q4 for 2019 Read Post »
Take a look at every little details of Bentley’s EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept. We all know that all car manufacturers these days are shifting their sights to the electric future, and Bentley is the latest to do so. The EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept shows us a glimpse into the future of luxury cars and we quite
(VIDEO) Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept Read Post »
So, you’ve got a spare 10 minutes on your hands and nothing to do? Why not break that boredom and watch some quality videos of your favourite classic cars? We have compiled a list of our favourite classic car videos for you to binge watch whenever you like. Abandoned Old Car Dealership Full of Classics
Top Classic Car Videos: Boredom Breakers Read Post »
Jaguar’s I-Pace concept – the company’s first electric vehicle – has been spotted on the streets of London ahead of a full reveal later in the year. The company is hoping to build on the success of its F-Pace, adding some green credentials to what has been a very successful entry into the high-end SUV
Jaguar I-Pace Concept takes to the streets of London Read Post »
Volkswagen has unveiled a new stretched saloon set to go on sale before the end of the 2017. Revealed at the Geneva Motor Show last week, the five-door, five-seat Arteon will sit above the Passat in the VW range to provide another option for any new car buyers considering a BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
New VW Arteon revealed, coming late 2017 Read Post »
When you think of supercars, ‘family-friendly’ doesn’t really come to mind…or does it? It seems there is a growing trend among supercar manufacturers to dip their toe into the world of luxury SUV’s and who can blame them? 4x4s are more popular than ever and if you can get the balance between speed and practicality
Aston Martin have launched a performance brand, named AMR (Aston Martin Racing) that will specialise in race technology for their road cars. Eventually, Aston Martin will release an AMR version of all their road cars, but they have launched the sub-brand with an AMR Vantage Pro and AMR Rapide, both cars with unbelievable figures as you
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Mercedes-AMG’s GT is a lovely looking thing. We featured the V8-driven roadster back in September and now the two-door, two-seater sports car has been stretched out for a new concept. Devised to mark 50 years of the Mercedes-AMG performance division, the four-door, four-seat Mercedes-AMG GT Concept previews a new 800bhp-plus petrol-electric hybrid model planned for
50 years of Mercedes-AMG marked with four-door GT Concept Read Post »
This year’s Ultimate Dubs show takes place on Saturday 11th March (5.30pm – 9.30pm) & Sunday 12th March (9am – 4.30pm) and it is set to be an unmissable event for VAG enthusiasts and car fans alike. Being the biggest show of its kind, visitors are guaranteed a day to remember. There is plenty to
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You don’t need us to explain how big a deal the Geneva Motor Show is. It is probably the world’s biggest automotive event with every car maker on the planet eager to get people talking about them. We’ve already laid out our favourite new reveals from this year’s event, but this time, we’ve shifted our
5 best performance cars at Geneva Motor Show Read Post »
In a world that is forever trying to get us all into eco-friendly compact cars, Volvo can often be found ploughing it’s own steady path, and we can be ever so slightly relieved that, 20 years on from its first incarnation, Volvo are pulling the red curtain back on a brand new Volvo V90 estate.
60 Years of Volvo Estate Heritage – the New V90 Read Post »
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Select Car Leasing have created this amazing infographic to celebrate the pioneering women of motor racing. women-in-racing by SELECT CAR LEASING.
Ford has revealed all on its forthcoming Fiesta ST ahead of the hot hatch’s physical unveiling at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. We already know a lot about the standard Fiesta, due to go on sale this July [full details here], but what about the performance-focussed ST version? What’s so special about it? The third-generation
New Ford Fiesta ST – all you need to know Read Post »
There’s definitely something appealing about a small car with a lot of power, my mind wanders back to the quest to put more power in the back of my Beetle, or the famous Mini Cooper rally car from the sixties and seventies. Resplendent in a classic Mini Cooper-style red, the Special Edition Fiat Abarth 595
Fiat’s New Pocket Rocket – the Abarth 595 Pista Read Post »
PORSCHE has opened the vaults of its amazing museum to reveal five rare and unique production models from its collection in the first episode of a weekly YouTube series. In the depths of the top secret Porsche Museum warehouse in Stuttgart, Dieter Landenberger (Head of Historical Archive) showcased the incredible cars and their exquisite features.
5 Of Porsche’s Rarest Factory Models Read Post »
Land Rover has unveiled the fourth member of the Range Rover family – the mid-size Velar – ahead of this month’s Geneva Motor Show. Slotting nicely between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport in the Range Rover, erm, range, the Velar takes its name from the Latin word for ‘veil’, such was the level of
Range Rover Velar – all you need to know Read Post »
Last week we had a preview post for the 2017 London Classic Car Show, and here we have the best pictures from the show. As we predicted, there were a large variety of incredible cars from past and present of motoring. This year’s show celebrated 70 years of Ferrari and its safe to say, Ferrari’s
(GALLERY) The London Classic Car Show 2017 Read Post »
The VW Golf has come a long way since making its debut 40 years ago, with 6 hot Golf’s on the market today. So to find out which is the best, the guys from Car Magazine TV are putting the 6 cars to the test at the Anglesey race track. The cars involved are: Golf
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It’s been a long time coming but Renault sub-brand Alpine has finally released the first pictures of the car that will mark its return to the mass market. The A110 will be a mid-engined two-seater sports car that will go up against Porsche’s 718 Cayman when it arrives in Renault showrooms towards the end of
Alpine’s return nears with first shots of new sports car Read Post »
One of the highlights of the Motorsport and classic racing calendar took place at the weekend at Stoneleigh Park. Race Retro 2017 lived up to its reputation with an incredible line up of modern and classic racers. Race Retro celebrates all forms of Motorsport and it was clear to see from the large variety of iconic
If you are a returning Motor-Vision reader, you may remember our blog post from last year where we put Japanese and German cars against each other to find a winner. Since so many of you enjoyed that post, we thought it would be cool to put our own British cars against that of our overseas
The Battle of Britain – UK vs USA Cars Read Post »
In December 2016, Ford celebrated their 40th anniversary of the Craiova factory, as well as Romania Day by drifting a Ford Fiesta through the factory. We haven’t uploaded a drift video in a while, so here’s 6 minutes of drifting madness from Simone Tempestini. Video Source- Ford Romania
(VIDEO) Rally Fiesta Drifts Through Factory Read Post »
