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A plug-in hybrid version of Porsche’s second generation Panamera will serve as the model line’s flagship when it goes on sale in July. Porsches are usually all about performance and sports car styling, but the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is more eco-conscious than your typical Porsche, and incorporates electric power to prioritise the environment […]
Porsche’s second-gen plug-in Panamera revealed Read Post »
A short video of Tanner Foust taking his rally Volkswagen Beetle for a ride through a public road in Portland, Oregon. We end the week with a rally spec Beetle growling through the glorious twisting backwood roads of Portland and its quite a site. Video Source- Donut Media
(VIDEO) Rally Car Tears Up Public Road Read Post »
The new Range Rover Velar will soon plug the gap between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport, Land Rover has announced. The fourth model in the Range Rover line-up will be a mid-sized SUV designed to provide a happy medium between the £40,000 Evoque and £80,000 Range Rover Sport. This means the Velar should serve
New Range Rover Velar confirmed Read Post »
Here at Motor-Vision, we love pretty much all motoring shows and when we heard about the new Historic Motorsport International which is being held at the Excel in London, we had to do a blog! The purpose of the show is to celebrate the history of motorsports across the world and how the UK has
Historic Motorsport International: 23rd – 26th February 2017 Read Post »
‘What’s in a name?’ – it’s an age-old question and, as the recently revealed Ferrari 812 Superfast demonstrated, they’re pretty easy to get hung up on. Car names can range from the ridiculous (the Mazda Bongo and Mitsubishi Pistachio are our go-to favourites) to the straight-up ferocious (Lamborghini Diablo), while some seem to lose something
9 Of The Best Car Model Names Ever Read Post »
Peter Lentz is a commercial pilot from Iceland and this the story of his beloved Porsche 964, which was merely a spontaneous purchase. As a pilot who travels around the world at 900kmh, it certainly wasn’t the speed of the Porsche that attracted him, but the way the car feels on the road, and lets
(VIDEO) Porsche 964 in Iceland Read Post »
Ferrari’s reputation for adopting daft model names has been reaffirmed with the announcement of its latest car – the 812 Superfast. Presumably the natural progression from this is the ‘Ferrari Hyperrapid’ or the ‘Ferrari Properquick’. Remember, this comes after the brand put out a car called LaFerrari, which translates in virtually any language as ‘Ferrari
Fastest Ferrari ever – 812 Superfast coming Spring 2017 Read Post »
The Citroen SpaceTourer Concept Ë might, on first look, appear very similar to the flower delivery vans that clog up the bicycle lanes of London, but scratch below the snowy surface, and you will find an altogether different beast. There is an argument of course, that fitting in and having the latest slope style fashion
Slopestyle with the Citroen SpaceTourer Concept Ë Read Post »
The London Classic Car Show is considered to be the must-go event for any discerning classic car owner, collector, expert or enthusiast, and the three-day extravaganza rolls into London’s Excel this Thursday (February 23rd). Pulling together the very best dealers, manufacturers, car clubs and products, it’s the perfect day out for anyone with the slightest
London Classic Car Show 2017 preview Read Post »
The Cameron Glickenhaus SCG003 first made an appearance at the Geneva Motor Show in 2015. Marketed as a kit car and sold in kit form (the laws for ‘Homebuilt’ vehicles in the USA do not require the vehicle to pass airbag and crash test standards), the SCG is a V8 4.4 litre beast with around
Scuderia SCG003S Gunning for Nürburgring Lap Record Read Post »
A special one-off Lotus Evora Sport 410 has been built in tribute to the Lotus Esprit S1 – one of the Norwich-based manufacturer’s most famous cars. The Esprit S1 was immortalised in 1977’s Bond film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’, when it famously transformed into a submarine, helping Roger Moore’s 007 escape the villainous Jaws.
Lotus creates ‘Spy Who Loved Me’ special edition Read Post »
Before frost and ice takes over the Alps for the winter months, Henry Catchpole from Drive Tribe is taking the Audi R8 Spyder through the glorious Alpine mountains. The winter weather means that the Alps, during the winter months is not suitable for sports/super cars, so Henry Catchpole is going for a last drive through
(VIDEO) Audi R8 Spyder through the Alps. Read Post »
For those who prefer the thrill of travelling on two wheels rather than four, there are many motorbikes out there to choose from, each claiming to be the biggest, best, fastest, most comfortable, most fun to ride and most worthy of your hard-earned cash. The following is a round up of our favourite motorcycles from
Our Favourite Motorbikes Read Post »
Following on from our last video with Rory Reid, we bring the second video of the online series brought by Top Gear and Rory Reid. This time he is flying through the muddy welsh rally roads in the insane Ariel Nomad and we must admit, this looked like a lot of fun. Video Source- Top Gear
(VIDEO) Rory Reid, Ariel Nomad & Welsh Mud. Read Post »
The Pagani Huayra Coupe was an eye-widening spectacle when it was first unveiled at 2011’s Geneva Motor Show. It signalled a new era for hypercars, raising the bar for lightweight build and innovative performance-based technology. Now six years on, we’re getting an open-top version, named the Pagani Huayra Roadster, which will also make its world
Pagani Huayra Roadster Read Post »
Looking like a cross between a scorpion ready to pounce and a pretzel (at least from the front – I’m sure the designers were aiming for the former) the Spark Racing Technologies (SRT) all-electric Formula E concept is as striking as anything you’re likely to see outside of a sci-fi movie this year. Spark is
New SRT-05e Formula E on the Horizon for 2018/9 Season Read Post »
You may remember back in August we done an article on the inspirational Team Brit as they took on the mighty Silverstone 24 hour race. If you’re unfamiliar with Team Brit, they are team of ex and serving members of the Armed Forces with physical and mental injuries. But with the help of motorsport they
Team Brit Unveils New Car Read Post »
The Honda Civic has been around for decades – since 1972 to be exact – and now in its tenth generation, the completely redeveloped family-sized hatchback seems well equipped to take the fight to the class-leading Ford Focus and VW Golf. The Civic’s unique looks and interesting angles have always helped it stand out from
New Honda Civic – what the critics think Read Post »
The Dodge Challenger is one of those cars that holds plenty of significance within the North American automotive canon yet somehow never managed to cross the pond into the UK market. At least not officially anyway, but that isn’t going to stop us from appreciating this eye-popping collaboration. To celebrate 80 years of the Dodge
Mopar let loose on Dodge Challenger for 80th anniversary Read Post »
We all know and love BMW’s M range of cars whether it’s the rather new M2 or the cult classic E30! They are fun to drive, have a lot of badge prestige and are very popular. Many ‘M’ models have been created in BMW’s history, but what about the ideas that never made it past
The BMW ‘M’ Cars That Never Were Read Post »
“They don’t make them like they used to” – regardless of how often you hear this tired cliche, there’s some truth to it and the Range Rover – now in its fourth generation – is a solid example of how automotive manufacturing has developed over the decades. The modern day Range Rover is a gadget-laden
1978 Range Rover immaculately restored Read Post »
Do you remember when BMW revealed the seventh-generation 5 Series saloon back in October? Well now, pictures of the bulked-out Touring estate version have emerged online, ahead of its physical unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The 5 Series Touring faces tougher competition than before. As if Merc’s E-Class estate wasn’t enough, it
New BMW 5 Series Touring Read Post »
By default, any Porsche is special, especially when it comes to the Cayenne SUV. A bulky SUV that saw the brand diversify away from sports cars for the first time in 2003. Now, Porsche will spice up the Cayenne range by offering two new Platinum Edition versions of the Cayenne S. Platinum Editions of the
Porsche’s Cayenne S goes platinum Read Post »
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Ferrari and to celebrate this rather impressive event, we are going to look at one car for each of the seven decades! The 1940’s – 125 S The Ferrari 125 S was the first ever car to wear the Ferrari badge and was debuted back in 1947. It
70 Years of Ferrari Read Post »
