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The phrase, ‘Italian supercar’ always grabs the attention and when the car in question is built from exotic materials, the attention is grabbed just that little bit more. The wonderfully named Vulcano Titanium is the world’s first (according to Icona, and who are we to argue!) titanium car and was inspired by that very fast record […]
The Vulcano Titanium – A world first! Read Post »
The rather damp weather may have been expected to cause the recent Supercar Showdown to be a bit of a let down, but this proved not to be the case.More than 5,500 car fans headed to Beaulieu on Sunday to get up close to some of the scene’s best supercars.
Supercar Showdown proves a hit Read Post »
Grove & Dean Motorsport Insurance live and breathe motor racing and truly understand the commercial needs of race teams and drivers. As a result, Grove & Dean Motorsport Insurance is now one of Europe’s premier On-Track insurers for professional GT, Sports Car and Single Seater racing teams & drivers. For more information visit: www.grove-dean-motorsport.com Their unique and
Grove & Dean MotorSport Read Post »
If the words JDM mean anything to you, then what you are about to witness will be heaven – on a screen.
There’s something familiar about Hyundai’s Vision G concept vehicle, which is not something that you normally associate with concepts. A concept normally means that designers get a brief window of freedom, often used to display their more radical, less practical, ideas before the damping down process begins culminating in the launch of a car often
Hyundai Vision G Coupé to be Unveiled at Pebble Beach Read Post »
McLaren is set to debut a number of one-off and customised cars at the forthcoming Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the US.
McLaren to showcase unique 570S Read Post »
Car manufacturers Lexus has revealed its latest feat of engineering and technology in the form of a hoverboard.
Amazing Lexus hoverboard revealed Read Post »
Everyone goes crazy over a new Ferrari and so it was no surprise that when this shot of the new Ferrari F12 Speciale appeared – undisguised – yesterday the car world went slightly mad with excitement. You can see why; even in the less that glamorous surroundings of what looks like a parking bay at
Ferrari F12 Speciale Spotted Ahead of Release Read Post »
As the summer continues Ferrari has revealed details of the new 488 Spider.
Ferrari unveils new 488 Spider Read Post »
Every car fan has their favourite shows they don’t want to miss, but what are the true ultimate ones that would make it on to the bucket list if money was no object?
Ultimate Car Show Bucket List Read Post »
This Friday see’s USC return to the years car show line up and, we must say, it’s one of the most entertainment packed shows of the season!
Pre-Show – Ultimate Street Car (USC) 2015 Read Post »
During the long summer months, London often sees a rise in the number of supercars parked up amongst its streets as many overseas motorists opt to spend some time in the growing capital.
Supercar Crackdown Read Post »
The fifth Supercar Showdown is one of the best shows in the UK to see a number of high-performance vehicles.
Supercar Showdown approaching Read Post »
The Fiat 124 Spider was originally a Pininfarina designed convertible sports car that graced showrooms and roads from 1966 until 1980, from which year onwards until 1982, the 2000 Spider took up the mantle. So it was intriguing to note that last year, Fiat trademarked both ‘124 Spider’ and ‘124’ hinting that either they wanted
The Resurrection of the Fiat 124 Spider Read Post »
Car fans have been busy examining the latest James Bond movie trailer to discover more about the spy’s new ride.
Details of Bond's DB10 revealed Read Post »
I’ve seen some strange and wonderful concept vehicles and one-off custom cars in my time, but this custom Ford ‘Beatnik Bubble Top’ is by far the strangest to actually exist – yet also strangely familiar… Later this month, Gary Fioto’s weird and wonderful creation is up for auction in California (where else). Gary runs Chopit
FORD BEATNIKL BUBBLE TOP UP FOR AUCTION Read Post »
The National Motor Museum in Beaulieu will be hosting the Simply Japanese car show on August 2nd.
Japanese car fun at Beaulieu Read Post »
A colleague of mine once said that cars are for driving, not wrapping in cotton wool only to be discovered decades later in a barn with just 100 miles on the clock. I agree; a moving car takes on a whole new persona to one standing still – the lines of the car, often so
CLASSIC CAR PRICES – THE ONLY WAY IS UP Read Post »
Last weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed proved to be a crowd pleaser with some of the world’s top drivers and cars putting in some great performances. The 23rd Goodwood event saw a surprise appearance from motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi – he came straight from a win at the latest round of the MotoGP in Holland
Look back at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Read Post »
Next year we can all look forward to having the chance to buy a brand new Lotus 3-Eleven, it has been revealed; the car that will herald a new generation of Lotus sports cars according to the manufacturer. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is not shy about revealing some tasty new propositions and Goodwood 2015
Super Fast Lotus 3-Eleven Revealed at Goodwood Read Post »
As the forecast for this summer continues to look lush, it is the perfect time to consider two of the most popular events of the year.
Glorious Sunshine = Car Show Time Read Post »
Fashions change and tastes develop so it can be hard to pinpoint which cars will prove to be a worthwhile investment.
PREDICTING CLASSIC CARS OF THE FUTURE Read Post »
I think it is something to do with browsing in a book shop on a rainy day while waiting for a train that I first came across Chevrolet in an ‘American Muscle Car’ photography book. I’ve been fascinated with them ever since. So it is with great anticipation that I await the arrival of the
2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO GETTING CLOSER Read Post »
Korean giant Samsung are pushing road safety to the next level with giant TV screens on the back of freight trucks to eliminate that driver blind spot when overtaking.
Samsung 'See Through' Safety Truck Read Post »
