H.R. Owen – the world’s leading luxury car dealer – will launch H.R. Owen Classic Cars at this year’s Classic & Sports Car – The London Show. With more than 80 years of experience in luxury cars and an unrivalled network of worldwide contacts, H.R. Owen Classic Cars will be selling and sourcing … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
Bright Orange McLaren P1 Is Awesome!!!
There was a time when black cars were all the rage. Of course, because, it was the only colour. Henry Ford said of the Model T, "you can have any color as long as it’s black." But after that, mafiosos, gangsters, rappers, and mostly politicians have black cars. But orange is the new black. It … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo MiTo And Giulietta Ranges Enhanced With New Trim Levels
The Alfa Romeo MiTo and Alfa Romeo Giulietta ranges have both been enhanced by new trim levels. A new Collezione specification is available in both the Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta models, while a new Sprint Speciale version joins the Alfa Romeo Giulietta range. The Collezione versions are the new … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsey Loves His LaFerrari In Central London
Finding a supercar in London is as easy as finding stripes on a zebra. Finding an owner as prestige as the car is like finding hay in a stack of needles. Or like finding Jeremy Clarkson behind the wheel of a Citroen; very unlikely. If you have time to kill, though, you might like to play Mystery … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay In His LaFerrari In London
If you want to go supercar spotting then you need to head to central London and wait, and something will come along. You will be pleased with your supercar spot but what can make a supercar spot go from a high spot to a totally awesome mental spot is when the likes of Gordon Ramsay step out of his … [Read more...]
Abarth Announces New 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition
Abarth is celebrating its position as Official Sponsor and Car Supplier to the FIM MotoGP Championship with the launch of a new range of 595 sports hatches – the 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition. Created from a partnership with Yamaha, and with world champion riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge … [Read more...]
Rebuilt And Restored Porsche 50th Anniversary 911 Models Auctioned At The Porsche Sale
Two rare Porsche-built air-cooled 911s manufactured to celebrate the 50thanniversary of the 911 in 2014 will head to Silverstone Auctions’ inaugural Porsche Sale next week at Silverstone Circuit with partners Porsche Club GB. Both cars represent a unique opportunity to buy one-off classic 911s never … [Read more...]
Ricky Wilson Gets Exclusive Tour Of McLaren Technology Centre From Jenson Button
Ricky Wilson, lead singer of the Kaiser Chiefs and Honda Civic Type R ambassador, spent yesterday (Thursday 15th October) being given an exclusive guided tour of the McLaren Technology Centre by McLaren-Honda driver Jenson Button, as well as taking on the McLaren F1 simulator. In front of a huge … [Read more...]
Former Avengers Jaguar XJ12-c Broadspeed Defies Estimates Fetching £62,000 At Auction
The original Jaguar XJ12-C Broadspeed that appeared in the cult 1970’s TV series, The New Avengers, has sold at auction today for £62,000 – some £50,000 over initial estimates. The iconic Jaguar, driven by secret agent John Steed (played by Patrick Macnee) in the hit series, began life as a … [Read more...]
Tesla Owners Start sharing Autopilot Videos On Youtube
Demolition Man was a movie set in the year 2032. iRobot was set in 2035. These two movies have more in common than just two trigger-happy, old fashioned policemen. They have self-driving-tell-them-where-you-will-go-and-they-will-take-you-there-cars. The last time I checked my phone - because … [Read more...]
THE NEW BMW M2
The new BMW M2 is the latest compact sports coupe in a long line of legendary road and racing BMWs, such as the 2002 Turbo, E30 M3 and 1M Coupé. Cast in a similar mould, it brings the concept right up to date with the latest in motor sport derived technology. The result is a powerful performer that … [Read more...]
F12TDF– New Limited Edition Special Series Delivers Track-level Performance On The Road
Ferrari reveals the F12tdf which pays homage to the Tour de France, the legendary endurance road race that Ferrari dominated in the 1950s and ‘60s, particularly with the 1956 250 GT Berlinetta which won four consecutive editions. It was a race that rewarded cars that combined maximum performance … [Read more...]
HALO DASHCAM HAS PARKING PROTECTION
Leading speed management and driver safety experts, Road Angel Group, is pleased to announce its Halo dashcam has built-in parking protection to capture footage when a vehicle is left unattended. The Halo begins recording out of both the front and rear windows when it sees any motion or senses a … [Read more...]
The New BMW 7 Series
The sixth generation of the BMW 7 Series is a true flagship of the BMW range, blending comfort, style, dynamic ability and cutting edge technology in equal measure to create an inspiring mode of luxury transport. Thanks to the intelligent use of multiple materials in the construction of the body, … [Read more...]
Caterham Launches New Dealership At Donington Park
Caterham Cars has appointed BookaTrack, based at Donington Park race circuit, as its new dealer in the Midlands as it continues to expand its UK dealer network. The brand new showroom will be based at one of Britain’s premier circuits, and will open its doors in January 2016. The move will also see … [Read more...]
The 570s Coupe: The First Model In The New Mclaren Sports Series
The McLaren 570S Coupé is the first – and highest powered – model launched in the recently announced Sports Series. Following its global debut at the New York International Auto Show in April 2015, the new model range marks the entry of McLaren into the luxury sports car market, introducing … [Read more...]
Rare Rennsport Porsches Assemble At Inaugural Porsche-Only Auction
Silverstone Auctions will hold its inaugural Porsche Sale on 25 October – and among the 57 high quality cars will be a mouth-watering selection of the brand’s most celebrated and desirable lightweight ‘RS’ 911 Rennsport variants. The auction house is delighted to present an ‘early 500’ 1973 2.7 … [Read more...]
ALL-NEW JAGUAR XF TO STAR AT WIRED2015
Jaguar UK today announces an exciting partnership which will see the presentation of the technologically-advanced XF executive saloon car at WIRED2015. WIRED is recognised as the multimedia authority on the future, in print and digital. Senior Jaguar executives Kevin Stride (XF Vehicle Line … [Read more...]
Goodwood Announces Provisional 2016 Festival Of Speed And Revival Dates
The Festival of Speed, which celebrates the very best from the past and present of motoring and motor sport, will be held on 23-26 June, 2016*. As usual, the event will open with the Moving Motor Show on Thursday, 23 June, featuring many of the world’s largest motor manufacturers showcasing their … [Read more...]
VAUXHALL’S POPULAR SCRAPPAGE ALLOWANCE SCHEME RETURNS
Vauxhall has re-launched its Scrappage Allowance scheme, which means customers can take advantage of a £2,000 (including VAT) scrappage trade-in against most new passenger cars in its range. To qualify for the scheme, customers must have owned their trade-in vehicle for a minimum of 90 days. … [Read more...]