When the established rules become a constraint to creativity, it takes individuals of vision to carry the game forward. It was this spirit of individuality that has inspired the creation of two Great British institutions – Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and the game of rugby. Celebrating the illustrious … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Aston Martin Showcases Sports Car Design At Tom Dixon’s Multiplex
Aston Martin is proud to announce its leading role in world renowned designer Tom Dixon’s forthcoming Multiplex event hosted in The Old Selfridges Hotel, London. Staged to coincide with four of the most important events in London’s creative calendar – London Fashion Week, the London Design … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Announces DB11 Nameplate
Aston Martin is today confirming DB11 as the name of its forthcoming sports car. The new model – to be unveiled during 2016 – will sit at the heart of the luxury British brand’s range and represents the first major product of the company’s bold Second Century Plan. While all technical and design … [Read more...]
Global Unveiling Of Jaguar Land Rover Bond Cars
Tonight, Jaguar Land Rover celebrated their vehicles appearing in the new Bond adventure, SPECTRE. Cars, including the Jaguar C-X75, Range Rover Sport SVR and the iconic Land Rover Defender, stole the show as they were unveiled in public for the first time at the palatial Thurn und Taxis in … [Read more...]
Have A Look At This Mid Ulster mansion complete with its own Go Kart track and swimming pool
You may of read about the other property that was ideal for a petrol head that I recently posted about being a petrol heads dream. However, this property in Mid Ulster is definitely up for the running of a petrol heads perfect house. This Mid Ulster mansion comes with its own indoor swimming … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz “concept IAA” (intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile)
The Mercedes-Benz "Concept IAA" (Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile) is two cars in one: an aerodynamics world champion with a Cd value of 0.19 and a four-door coupé embodying irresistible design. The study, which is celebrating its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, switches … [Read more...]
Land Rover Previews Bespoke Defender Pedal Car Concept At Frankfurt Motor Show
Land Rover has created a special collector’s Defender pedal car concept, previewing a full production pedal car model that will go on sale in Spring 2016. With production of current Defender now in its final phase, the unique pedal car concept represents a fitting tribute to the one of the … [Read more...]
New Dynamic Design And Enhanced Capability For Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover has further enhanced the visual appeal and capability of its latest premium, compact SUV with the launch of the Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Striking design The Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux features a number of exterior enhancements, including … [Read more...]
Porsche Sports Car Concept: Mission E
600 hp, 500 km driving range, 15 minutes charging time In presenting the Mission E at the IAA in Frankfurt, Porsche is introducing the first all-elec trically powered four-seat sports car in the brand's history. The concept car combines the unmistakable emotional design of a Porsche with excellent … [Read more...]
Goodwood Revival Concludes With Incredible Racing And Poignant Battle Of Britain Commemoration
The evocative sight of 11 Spitfires and a Hurricane flying in the skies above the Goodwood Motor Circuit capped off a poignant commemoration of the Battle of Britain at the Goodwood Revival. The 12-plane fly-past came on the same day during which Lord March paid tribute to the servicemen and women … [Read more...]
Caterham Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Iconic Superlight With New Special Edition
Caterham has revived the spirit of one of its most illustrious Sevens - the boisterous 1.6-litre Seven Superlight – with the launch of a new special edition model. Just 20 of the special edition cars – launched at this weekend’s Goodwood Revival ahead of the 20th anniversary of the original … [Read more...]
Sharnbrook Hotel Supercar Sunday
It is Sunday morning and I have a little hangover, and I’m supposed to be going to the Sharnbrook Hotel supercar Sunday. I am exhausted as I had been at Salon Privé all day yesterday (Saturday), and I walked miles and miles around there and it was a fantastic day which you can read about it here. … [Read more...]
The ‘Sotheby Special’ Dbsv8 – Unseen For 40 Years, Rare ‘barn-find Aston Martin Set To Light Up H&H’s 14 October Sale
Joining the headlining Colton Collection Ferraris at H&H Classics’ 14 October Duxford sale is another car from one of the Grandes Marques, this time an Aston Martin, though certainly not one many would recognise. Named the ‘Sotheby Special’, after sponsor W.D. & H.O. Wills’ brand of … [Read more...]
Sales Launch For New Audi R8 LMS
In March, the new Audi R8 LMS debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. Now, customers can order the GT3 sports car. On September 21, quattro GmbH, a subsidiary of AUDI AG, will launch production. The first customers are going to receive their race cars before the year is out. Audi’s new GT3 race car … [Read more...]
The New Golf Gti Clubsport: Anniversary Model To Mark The 40th Birthday Of The Golf Gti
At the beginning of next year, the icon of the sporty compact class – the Golf GTI – is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Volkswagen will mark this historic event with a progressive special edition: the new Golf GTI Clubsport. Now Volkswagen is presenting the production version of the new Golf GTI … [Read more...]
Kumho To Unveil Ev, Sealant And Other New Tyres At IAA
The first and now one of the world’s largest motorshows, the IAA in Frankfurt (September 17-27, 2015), is the venue chosen by Kumho to launch a range of exciting new products. Most notable among them is the Wattrun, a tyre developed for electric vehicles that is not only 25 percent lighter than … [Read more...]
Jd Classics-restored Xk120 ‘Jabbeke’ Wins Coveted Best Of Show Award At Salon Privé Concours D’elegance
A JD Classics-restored Jaguar XK120 ‘Jabbeke’ – famous for its Flying Mile world record – has won Best of Show at the world-renowned Salon Privé Concours d’Elegance. The impeccable Jaguar also won in the Post-War Coachwork class. The Salon Privé Best of Show accolade is the latest in a string of … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Celebrates Its Rich Heritage At The Goodwood Revival
Aston Martin returns to the evocative surroundings of the Goodwood Revival this weekend, with a selection of superb sports cars that celebrate the 102-year-old brand’s rich and exciting heritage. The luxury British sports car maker is once again an automotive partner of this year’s meeting at the … [Read more...]
Honda Project 2&4 Powered By RC213V To Debut At Frankfurt
HONDA PROJECT 2&4 POWERED BY RC213V TO DEBUT AT FRANKFURT: A COMBINATION OF GLOBAL CREATIVITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP Winner of Honda’s ‘Global Design Project’ to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show Cabin-less structure features a floating seat design for immersive driving experience Powered … [Read more...]
Right-hand Drive Ford Mustang Makes Its UK Debut At The 2015 Goodwood Revival
The all-new Ford Mustang makes its UK debut in right-hand drive form at this year’s Goodwood Revival, before the first cars arrive in Ford Store dealerships later this year. The Ford Mustang was launched in 1965 and is now officially on sale in the UK for the first time in its 50-year history. A … [Read more...]