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From the original Skyline to the GT-R, Nissan has steadily clawed itself away from being known as the manufacturer that had the not too exciting Almera – and a car called the Cedric. Those days are long, long gone. One thing that the good old Skyline possibly lacked, depending on your viewpoint (and subsequently the GT-R […]
NISSAN’S NEW, MORE REFINED GT-R Read Post »
By the title we don’t mean the place in the United States, we are actually referring to the Celebrity Baker who co-hosts “The Great British Bake-Off”. He is set to rise again (see what we did there) into another season of racing.
ALL ABOUT HOLLYWOOD Read Post »
Bentley have been producing the twin turbocharged 6-litre Bentley Continental GT since 2003 and sales have been good, due in part to the fact that this is actually a mass produced car that benefits from a platform share with the VW Phaeton – as well as having all the advantages that goes with Bentley now
BENTLEY BLACK SPEED Read Post »
Audi is calling its completely redesigned race car its greenest and fastest LMP1 model yet, claiming that it has nothing in common with its earlier iteration. This is a fair statement to make as the R18 has been redesigned from scratch for the FIA World Endurance Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours.
AUDI’S STRONGEST & MOST FUEL EFFICIENT LMP1 Read Post »
The SUV market has exploded over the past couple of years, with their rising popularity having seen a particular upshot this year and in particularly during last month. Jato recorded that there were 1.09 million units sold throughout Europe over the past 12 months, which is a 13.8 per cent increase over the previous year and
3 AFFORDABLE & COOL SUVs Read Post »
Jaguar is best-known for it’s stunning and high performance cars that are a product of British engineering and iconography. For fans of luxury cars, there’s very little that Jaguar can do wrong, but there is one model that splits people right down the middle and that’s the E-Type.
JAGUAR E-TYPE: BEAUTY OR BEAST Read Post »
McLaren has just announced two new track-dedicated models that will be added to its only recently-launched Sports Series. These new models are the 570S GT4 and the 570S Sprint, the first of which is readying to enter an intensive season-long development programme in the British GT championship.
McLAREN’S DOUBLE TROUBLE LAUNCH Read Post »
Fans of the DC Universe and in particular of the superheroes who make it what it is are going to be well aware of the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film to come out on March 25th. What you might not know is that Jeep are celebrating the occasion by releasing a new limited-edition
JEEP’S “BATMAN” RENEGADE Read Post »
Although the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is just hot off the presses, Mercedes-AMG is already set to deliver its first high-performance variant. Given the title of the E 43 4MATIC, the new model will be powered by a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine and will be the most powerful variant of the executive saloon when it’s introduced in
MERCEDES E43 AMG: THE HIGH PERFORMER Read Post »
The classic Skoda 1000 MBX made its world debut at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show and has developed into an iconic classic over the past five decades. With five seats, rear engine and rear-wheel drive, the Skoda was launched as an elegant alternative to the popular four-door Skoda 1000 MB. In addition, its production played a
HAPPY 50th TO THE SKODA 1000 MBX Read Post »
After writing about the Golf Mk1 previously and how it proudly takes its place as one of the favourite classic cars that people love, we got to thinking about the rest of the range from Volkswagen. This is what led us to talking about the Golf GTI and the journey that this variant of the category
THE EVOLUTION OF THE GOLF GTI Read Post »
The new RXC Turbo 500R is the latest model from the British manufacturer Radical. Based on the company’s first closed-cockpit coupe, this track machine has made a splash at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
FASTEST-EVER RADICAL COMES TO GENEVA Read Post »
Audi has released the first S model for its Q7 lineup in the form of the SQ7, which houses electric technology that marks a world-first for any production car. The Audi SQ7 features an electrically-powered compressor, which combines with turbocharging technology to supplement a maximum output of 429bhp and 900Nm of torque from the V8 BiTDI
AUDI SQ7: WORLD-FIRST IN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY Read Post »
Classic cars like the Mk1 Golf, Mini Cooper, and VW Beetle offer charm and history but aren’t without quirks. Here’s why enthusiasts still adore them despite the challenges.
3 CLASSIC CARS PEOPLE LOVE THAT WON’T LOVE THEM BACK Read Post »
The Scandinavian car market has proved very strong over the years and has brought some of the most thrilling, and equally mundane, models. Well-known for their quality and craftsmanship, here is our guide to the top three Scandinavian cars that define the region’s motoring history.
TOP 3: SCANDINAVIAN CARS Read Post »
You might not necessarily think of the movie John Wick as being a car-centric action movie, but take a closer look and you find that much of the movie hangs on some pretty iconic vehicles. Keanu Reeves has been in the press recently, snapped during filming of John Wick 2, so it’s probably a timely
JOHN WICK – MOTORCYCLES & MUSCLE CARS Read Post »
Ford has taken the wraps off a new version of the Fiesta ST, which promises a ten per cent power increase over the standard model. The Fiesta ST200 features a 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol engine that delivers 200PS (197 BHP) and 290Nm of torque, making it the most powerful production Fiesta ever.
REVEALED: FIESTA ST200 Read Post »
The return of the US bike maker Victory may signal the start of increased demand for American muscle motorbikes. Victory’s first new model will be the Octane, which features a stunning 1179cc V-twin engine and is capable of producing 104 bhp. Despite being a cruiser, it is estimated the bike will cover the quarter mile in
AMERICAN MUSCLE BIKES SET TO RETURN? Read Post »
You wouldn’t think that the MX-5 has now been in production for 27 years, even the first generation doesn’t look very outdated! The whole idea behind the MX-5 was to create a “budget sports car for the everyday man”.
THE HISTORY OF THE MX-5 Read Post »
“Ford’s been making championship-winning rally cars under the RS Badge for decades, and street cars to match,” says race car driver Ken Block on Ford’s promotional YouTube video for the new 2016 Ford Focus RS, an all-wheel drive turbo street car.
THE EVOLUTION OF THE FORD RS Read Post »
The new hydrogen-powered Riversimple Rasa prototype is now out on the road for testing and boasts that its only tailpipe waste product is water. Built around a hydrogen fuel cell, the idea behind the prototype is to create a car that is simple and efficient enough to be made for widespread use on the road.
WILL HYDROGEN BE THE FUTURE? Read Post »
The All Powerful Jaguar F-Type SVR Is Coming. I’ve always preferred compact, sleek looking cars and the new Jaguar F-Type SVR ticks all these boxes – and it’s powerful too, offering the lucky owner a 200mph beast with 567bhp from a 5 litre supercharged V8 engine.
JAGUAR’S F-TYPE SVR Read Post »
If you remember back in June, Grove & Dean Motorsport where happy to announce that they were sponsors for Team BRIT, check out the original post to find about more about Team BRIT.
TEAM BRIT’S LATEST LIVERY Read Post »
The BMW i8 has been a popular choice on the luxury end of the hybrid market, thanks to its performance and EfficientDynamics. And now the German manufacturer has announced that the range will launch a special edition BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition.
LIMITED EDITION i8 HYBRID Read Post »
