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It has often been said that electric power is the future of motoring and, with with launch of Formula E, it seems that it will be cementing its place in motorsport.
Formula E School Series launched Read Post »
There can be little dispute that Mercedes Benz makes cars that can really go the distance, literally, after a standard British-registered E 300 Blue TEC Hybrid made it from Africa to the UK on only one tank of fuel.
E-class travels from Africa to UK on one tank Read Post »
You can certainly count on Porsche for putting on a good show when it comes to speed, while demonstrating high levels of elegance. Indeed, this is something that the brand is keen to prove at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
PORSCHE SHOWS OFF MOTORSPORT PROWESS AT GOODWOOD Read Post »
Evoking the memory of the classic Mini John Cooper Works Rally, this 544bhp Beetle is similarly a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team, run by Michael Andretti, will be using this powerful beast in the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) when they switch from the current Polo models to the new
VW Andretti Rallycross Unveil 544bhp Beetle Read Post »
The fastest and most powerful production car to ever come from Jaguar is set to be built and is due to make its debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Fastest production Jaguar to be built Read Post »
A new approach to a classic vehicle made modern, the Volkswagen Beetle Dune, has made an appearance on the road as the concept car steps ever closer to reaching production.
Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept takes to the road Read Post »
While you can almost always count on classic car enthusiasts to keep old vehicles going, it seems that some vehicles of the early 70s are becoming less and less popular.
ARE 70s CARS DYING OUT? Read Post »
One of the many intriguing aspects of the hugely successful and critically acclaimed AMC series, Breaking Bad, was the cars. So much effort was put into each miniscule detail of the series itself, it stands to reason that the choice of cars would be just as well thought out. The more you think about it,
The Cars of Breaking Bad Read Post »
A pair of diesel-powered Audi hybrid cars have come out on top at the Le Mans 24 hour marathon. This marks the eighth victory for the Audi TDI Power team and could also represent the future of Audi vehicles.
Audi hybrids win Le Mans 24 hours Read Post »
As one of the most well known kings of speed in the motoring world, it is only right that Ferrari takes up a place at Goodwood Festival of Speed and at this year’s event there will be two new vehicles making their debut.
2 new Ferraris coming to Goodwood Read Post »
Mercedes Benz is set to take centre stage at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed and showing off the brand’s racing prowess will be Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton revs up for Mercedes Benz at Goodwood Read Post »
Every generation of BMWs is never short of style and it seems that the newest generation of its sports cars, the BMW M3 Saloon and BMW M4 Coupe, will be no exception.
Next generation of BMW sports cars unleashed Read Post »
This year’s renowned endurance race, Le Mans 24 hours, saw Aston Martin take away one of the most dominant awards, the GTE Am class by a wide margin.
Aston Martin wins GTE Am class at Le Mans Read Post »
Father’s Day is fast approaching and no doubt many people still have yet to find the perfect gift for their Dad. However, if your father is a bit of a car fanatic then this weekend sees a custom and hot rod event that could be great for him.
FATHER’S DAY WITH CUSTOMS & HOT RODS Read Post »
It’s true that car collectors are happy to spend a lot of money on a classic vehicle that is both stylish and individual and it seems that a 1982 Lamborghini Countach fitted bidders’ needs perfectly at auction recently.
LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH SELLS FOR £337,120 Read Post »
Adults and children alike can get into the fun of car design and engineering as the Toyota Camatte is due to make an appearance at the International Tokyo Toy Show.
Toyota makes child's play out of design and engineering Read Post »
It was a pretty successful weekend for Honda Yuasa Racing and Gordon Shedden, one of the drivers of its Civic Tourers, in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). While Honda stayed at the top of the standings for manufacturers, Shedden is still in the lead for the driver’s title.
Team Honda and Gordon Shedden maintain lead at BTCC Read Post »
Alfa Romeo is truly a brand that is built both for luxury and racing so if you haven’t had the chance to take yours out on the track then this is something you really ought to try to do. In fact, Beaulieu are running an event that means you could get to do just that.
Get the chance to race your Alfa Romeo Read Post »
TV personality James Corden and luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz will be teaming up to create a new online film, but they are going to need the help of a budding few creative minds.
James Corden teams up with Mercedes-Benz Read Post »
There’s no denying that the Fiat 500 is one of the more favourable runaround cars on the market but, as with most superminis, it is not something that was built for speed. That is, unless you decide to modify it to create, say, a Lamborghini-Fiat 500 crossover.
THE FIAT 500 SUPERCAR Read Post »
For the first time in 18 years, the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) will be returning to Oulton Park this weekend (June 7th and 8th). So Honda Yuasa Racing is getting ready for the new challenge that their Civic Tourers will face.
Honda Civic Tourers take on new challenge at BTCC Read Post »
It was a great weekend for Audi motorsport as the test day at Le Mans 24 Hours at the Circuit des 24 Heures saw the Audi R18 e-tron quattros take third, fourth and sixth position.
Great day for Audi R18 e-tron quattros at Le Mans 24 Hours Read Post »
How many people can say they have played one of the Gran Turismo games and not wanted to drive one of the cars featured in real life? Clearly Volkswagen thought as much as the company has teamed up with Sony Computer Entertainment to bring to life one of the game’s GTI Roadsters.
Volkswagen brings Gran Turismo car to life Read Post »
Already one of the most reliable superminis on the market, the Yaris is getting an upgrade for 2014 and Toyota has unveiled what it has in store for the new release coming this summer.
Toyota unveils its new Yaris for 2014 Read Post »
