Techrules, a new China-based automotive research and development company, is making its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show. It is dedicated to the innovation of new energy technologies to advance the environmental and dynamic performance of EVs as well as the convenience to the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
Aston Martin Unveils The DB11: The Latest In An Illustrious Bloodline
A new chapter in Aston Martin’s history began at the 86th International Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of the DB11. The first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan, DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and an authentic, dynamic sporting GT in … [Read more...]
Ferrari GTC4lusso Debuts At Geneva
THE FERRARI GTC4LUSSO DEBUTS AT THE GENEVA SHOW: CLASS-LEADING PERFORMANCE, VERSATILITY IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS, SUBLIME ELEGANCE The new Ferrari GTC4Lusso is Maranello’s latest interpretation of the four-seater concept, which combines extraordinary performance in all driving conditions with … [Read more...]
DS E-tense: A Unique, Electrifying, High-performance Vehicle For The Future
DS Automobiles will once again cause a stir with a unique Supercar when the avant-garde brand unveils DS E-TENSE at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next week. The electric-powered car’s luxury craftsmanship and cutting edge technologies will make it noteworthy not just for its striking appearance, but … [Read more...]
Ferrari 488 Spider Launched In London To Ferrari Clients And VIP’s
Ferrari 488 Spider launched in London to Ferrari clients and VIP's including Jamie Campbell Bower, Lucy Watson, Becky Tong and Oliver Proudlock London, 25th February 2016: Last night Ferrari unveiled the 488 Spider during an exclusive event in an incredible central London venue. The car was … [Read more...]
Parking Ticket Appeals Are A ‘Parking Postcode Lottery’
A FOI request by the online parking marketplace YourParkingSpace.co.uk has revealed that, on average, 31% of all council parking ticket appeals are successful. However, the chances of success varies widely across the country, from a high of 81% successfully appealed down to a low of less than 1%, … [Read more...]
Mclaren Extends The Appeal Of The Sports Series In Geneva With The 570GT
McLaren Automotive will showcase the largest selection of models to date at this year’s Geneva Motor Show with the full three tier model range on display, including the latest in the recently-launched Sports Series – the McLaren 570GT. Practical enough for everyday use, the two-seat, mid-engined … [Read more...]
Vauxhall GT Concept Showcases Visionary Tech-Led Interior
Vauxhall has revealed the GT Concept’s interior, showcasing a host of innovative technology to improve driver experience, ahead of the futuristic sportcar’s debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Leading its innovation is a system called Human Machine Interface (HMI), which means the sports car is … [Read more...]
Interview With Chris Smith, 2015 Drift Kings Winner
Ahead of the return of Drift Kings to Japfest at its new venue, Silverstone Circuit, the event team caught up with 2015 winner, Chris Smith, to ask him a few questions about the skill and culture of drifting. Name: Chris Smith Age: 27 Hometown: Lichfield, Staffs Occupation: Civil engineer How … [Read more...]
Great Britain Beats Italy To Win The Classic Six Nations Cup
The people have spoken! Great Britain has produced more of the world’s greatest cars than any other nation. The verdict was delivered on Sunday night as the London Classic Car Show closed its doors after a record-breaking stay at ExCeL, London. One of the show’s main events was the Classic Six … [Read more...]
MSO Pays Carbon Fibre Tribute To Mclaren P1™ And Welcomes 675LT Spider At 2016 Geneva Motor Show
McLaren Automotive will attend the Geneva Motor Show for the fourth time this year with its largest ever stand in a new location, showcasing the largest range of models from the full three-tier model line-up. Among the headlines, McLaren Special Operations (MSO) will pay a carbon fibre tribute to … [Read more...]
World Champions Open London Classic Car Show
The eagerly-awaited second London Classic Car Show opened its doors yesterday (Thursday) with a host of famous motor sport world champions to the fore. Jenson Button, the 2009 Formula One World Champion, made an impressive entrance driving a McLaren F1 – the supercar is being celebrated at … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Racing Launches New GTE Challenger And 2016 Title Hopes
Aston Martin Racing has today unveiled its ambitious plans for the 2016 season, its latest V8 Vantage GTE challenger and an exciting new collaboration with global energy supplier TOTAL and tyre supplier Dunlop. The premiere GT-racing outfit, which enters its twelfth year of competition, will … [Read more...]
Eagle E-Types Announce The Shape Of Things To Come – The Eagle Spyder GT
Eagle has focused for over thirty years to refine, develop and deliver exceptional engineering for the Jaguar E-Type while remaining true to the spirit of this extraordinary car. The Eagle E-Type has often been described as ‘the finest hand-built car in the world’ and the reaction of the world’s … [Read more...]
Laguna Seca Is Mobbed By Porsche 918s
Ok when I say mobbed Laguna Seca I meant that there between 15 and 20 of the stunningly awesome Porsche 918 Spyders turned up to the Rennsport Reunion event which Porsche calls “the world’s largest gathering of Porsche race cars, renowned driver, and Porsche collector cars,”. Effspot was at the … [Read more...]
Drift Kings To Return For Japfest 2016
The high octane, adrenalin pumping, tyre smoking highlight of Japfest is to make a return this year as Drift Kings 2016 becomes one of the highlights of the show at its iconic new venue. Japfest, the UK’s premier Japanese car show, takes place on April 24th, 2016, at Silverstone, the home of … [Read more...]
New Extensive Range Of BMW M Performance Parts For The New Bmw M2 Coupé
The new BMW M2 Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 199 g/km)* sets the benchmark in the segment of compact high-performance sports cars when it comes to driving dynamics and performance. Its extrovert design further underscores the car’s highly dynamic character … [Read more...]
Special Delivery For Aston Martin Vulcan Customers
The first owners of the Aston Martin Vulcan travelled to Abu Dhabi last week to receive world-class tuition from an elite team of racing drivers, led by Aston Martin Racing works’ driver Darren Turner. The Aston Martin Vulcan is the product of the luxury British carmaker’s extensive motorsport … [Read more...]
Is 120mph Crash In A Small Modern Car Safer Than an Old Large Car???
Crash testing is a reason cars, and general motoring is getting safer every year, but we really don't think about how much engineering and thought have gone into trying to keep ourselves and our loved ones alive in the event of a crash. Modern cars are safer than older cars in every which way, but … [Read more...]
Bugatti Veyron Pulled Over By A Copper On A Bike
If you drive hard and spend more time above the speed limit than within it then the thought of any copper is a scary one but a Bugatti Veyron is a little bit quicker than a copper on foot and even though this copper on a bicycle the Bugatti Veyron driver was pretty compliant. The whole situation … [Read more...]