During a special celebration held at the National Art Center in Tokyo to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in Japan, Ferrari revealed a new strictly limited series of bespoke cars, the J50. The Ferrari J50 is a two-seater, mid-rear-engined roadster that marks a return to … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
You Can Buy Anything for $69.99 as Long As You Can Carry It!!!
At this scrap yard in Denver you pay $59.99 for any car parts you want as long as you can carry it a distance of 20 feet. Its a truly awesome idea and I wish a few scrappies round my way would do that as it would save me a fortune. I am not sure my back would last long though... But still a great … [Read more...]
The Bmw M4 DTM Champion Edition
To celebrate the success of Marco Wittmann securing yet another DTM driver’s title at the season finale at the Hockenheimring, BMW M is launching the BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition. The new edition model consists of top-class motor racing technology for drive and suspension as well as a specific design … [Read more...]
Nissan Reveals Prices for GT-R Nismo
The ultra-desirable flagship of the Nissan GT-R range – the exhilarating GT-R NISMO – will go on sale from 1 November, with prices now confirmed for the first time. The GT-R NISMO is the pinnacle of the GT-R range, a high-performance race car for the road which takes the very best of the … [Read more...]
10 Cars That Won’t be Made in 2017
Carmakers change models from time to time. BMW is very good at this. It has made the 3-series coupe into the 4-series. It has then decreed that all saloons and hatches would have a name starting with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7); all coupes shall be named starting with an even number (2, 4, 6). But … [Read more...]
The Latest Mclaren P1™ Is Pure Electric
McLaren Automotive has already revealed that one of the key strategies of its TRACK 22 business plan is the development of a Pure Electric Vehicle (or EV) to one day sit in its Ultimate Series. Meanwhile a Pure EV based on today’s McLaren P1™ is now available but only to a limited group of … [Read more...]
Drivers Are Warned To Stick To Speed Limits On Motorways As Stealth Cameras Operate
I hate speed cameras and not because I have been caught (I have a clean license) just because speed is not a killer, safe drivers can drive at speed safely no problem its the idiots that can't drive at slow speeds that cause the issues... anyway, I digress. Within the last ten weeks, or so more … [Read more...]
Rare 661 BHP Lamborghini Murcielago SV Offered by Super Veloce Racing
Super Veloce Racing (SVR) is now accepting applications for one of the rarest Lamborghinis in existence from its Buckinghamshire Showroom. One of only 28 in right-hand drive and 186 built worldwide, the Murcielago LP670-4 SV is offered by SVR, established and operated by ex-Lamborghini Aftersales … [Read more...]
Caterham Sprints Back to the Swinging ‘60s
Caterham Cars has built a variant of its iconic Seven that was seemingly planned in the mid-1960s but never launched – the Caterham Seven Sprint. As though dug up in a time capsule, the retro detailing of the Caterham Seven Sprint will delight Seven purists and provides the perfect scene-setter … [Read more...]
My First Drive In The Tesla Model S
I was fortunate enough to be contacted by 3F EV a few months ago to see if I was interested in having a play in a Tesla Model S. Now as I had never even sat in a Tesla much less driven one, I figured it would be worth a day out at least to see what this car can do. 3F EV are a rental company that … [Read more...]
Wireless Charging And Double Range Could Make Plugging-in And Filling-up A Thing Of The Past
Motorists buying new electric vehicles (EVs) could benefit from recharging their cars using easy and convenient wireless charging technology in 10 years, reports Go Ultra Low – the government and auto industry-backed communications body. Together with existing cost-saving benefits and the great … [Read more...]
Techrules Seeks European Production Site After Successful Geneva Debut
Techrules, the new automotive research and development company based in Beijing, has started the process of identifying potential locations to establish its European production base. It plans to have a shortlist established within the next couple of months and a final decision will be made by the … [Read more...]
Bentley Launches New GT Speed And Striking Black Edition
Bentley unveils today the revised Continental GT Speed, raising the bar even further in terms of exclusivity and performance. The fastest production Bentley ever, with a top speed of 206 mph (331 km/h), now delivers even more power and torque, and a striking new Black Edition model joins the Speed … [Read more...]
Queen’s Bentley Goes Up For Sale On Auto Trader
The Queen’s Bentley Mulsanne limousine has gone on sale for just under £200,000 on Auto Trader. This rolling piece of history was reserved for exclusive use by the Monarch during a two-year period from 2012 to 2014 when the Bentley was retired from Royal duties. The Mulsanne was pressed into … [Read more...]
JAMES BOND COMES TO TOP MARQUES MONACO
James Bond will return to Monaco for the first time in 21 years with a thrilling display of supercars from the latest 007 film to star at Top Marques. In this extraordinary homage to James Bond, visitors to the 13th edition of Monaco’s premier auto show will be able to see James Bond’s Aston Martin … [Read more...]
McLaren P1 GTR Manages To Avoid The Wall In Laguna Seca
Mclaren holds special track days for clients to go and get a feel for the McLaren P1 GTR and well in this accident the McLaren P1 was being driven by a professional driver who was trying to set a lap time that clients could try and beat. In the video below we see the driver taking the McLaren P1 … [Read more...]
Honda (UK) And Ariel Renew Exclusive Engine Supply Deal
As 1,500th Honda-powered Ariel Roars Out Of The Factory Honda (UK) and Ariel Motor Company have renewed their 16-year strong exclusive engine supply agreement which sees the famed Atom powered by the Civic Type R engine, and the new off-road Nomad by the Civic 2.4 unit. The news comes as … [Read more...]
The Lego Group To Produce Caterham Seven Set
The iconic Caterham Seven will be immortalised in LEGO form for the first time when a brand new set is launched later this year. The set will allow LEGO and car fans alike the chance to build their very own miniature version of the lightweight British sportscar. The concept of a Caterham Seven … [Read more...]
Salon Privé: Back To Blenheim Palace In 2016
Following its spectacular inaugural Blenheim Palace event, Salon Privé returns in 2016 as the UK’s leading luxury super and classic car show. With the total number of visitors topping 11,000 over three days, the success of the 2015 event coincided with Salon Privé’s 10th anniversary and firmly … [Read more...]
The New Porsche 911 R
Low volume special series with powerful naturally aspirated engine and manual transmission Unveiled today at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show, the new Porsche 911 R is a pure-bred sports car built to conform to a time-honoured formula; a powerful 500 hp (368 kW) four-litre … [Read more...]