The 680hp Icona Vulcano Titanium is a one-off that hit the streets at Cannes Film Festival, where the waiting list for exclusive test drives keeps extending. The Vulcano Titanium has a 100% titanium body design inspired by the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird jet fighter costs £2 million, more than the Bugatti Chiron, and it does 218mph. Ford is the official … [Read more...]
Morris has eye on more British GT points
Title challenging British GT Championship racer Seb Morris says he is targeting a consistent haul of points at Snetterton 300 Circuit in Norfolk next weekend, when the second ‘double-header’ of the season takes place – rounds four and five of the campaign. Bentley Continental GT3 driver Morris, who is partnered by Rick Parfitt Jnr, heads to East Anglia on … [Read more...]
Two-day super-rally regs now out
Entries are open for the Nicky Grist Stages 8-9 July – with the official event Regulations and Entry forms published on-line at nickygriststages.co.uk. This year celebrates the 37th running of Quinton Motor Club’s forest stage rally, the 30th consecutive year of it hosting a round of the BTRDA Rally Series and the seventh year of title sponsorship from … [Read more...]
Night stages return for Wales Rally GB
The route of Wales Rally GB has been published and tickets are now on sale for the spectator stages. Once again the UK round of the World Rally Championship, which has been hotly contested so far this year with four different winners over six rounds, will be held to co-incide with the autumn half-term 26-29 October and the organisers are giving … [Read more...]
Breaking news: Lotus bought by Volvo parent
Geely has added Lotus to its portfolio of brands which already include Volvo and London Taxi Company. It has pledged to invest in the brand and raises the prospect of new British sports cars from Norfolk factory which has suffered from under-investment for decades while it has an enthusiastic following in the Far East. Geely's Volvo investment has … [Read more...]
More owners now checking safety recalls online
The Motor Ombudsman has recorded a substantial 80% rise in the usage of its online Vehicle Recalls tool. The easy-to-use search function on its website allows motorists to find out quickly whether a participating car manufacturer has recalled a specific make and model under the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)’s safety recall … [Read more...]
Welsh garages shortlisted for national prize
Automechanika Birmingham in partnership with Garage Wire has announced the shortlist of garages in the running to win the £1000 cash prize for Garage of the Year, and there are Welsh nominations. As a new initiative, the organisers were overwhelmed by the number of entries from garages and the judging panel has finalised a shortlist of 13 workshops who … [Read more...]
Tradelines 24 May
The Vauxhall scrappage scheme is back. A £2,000 price cut is being offered for trade-ins before the end of June and deals also qualify for low rate finance. The British old-banger could become a thing of the past as ambitious new drivers are now aspiring to opt for a brand new vehicle as their first car, according to motoring solicitor … [Read more...]
Taxi protest planned for Cardiff today
GMB members will launch a national day of protest in a bid to protect the taxi and private hire industries. The day of action will take place in Cardiff today and across the country, including Brighton, Leeds, London and the M25 area, York, Manchester, Trafford and Rochdale. The demonstrations are in response to the saturation of private hire vehicles … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 May
Tighter safety controls on equipment and automation will be outlined by the EU to vehicle manufacturers by the end of the year. Safety campaigners have won their fight to make more equipment standard, particularly for heavy or big vehicles. Ford is reportedly shaking up its senior management. US media reports CEO Mark Fields is leaving the car maker … [Read more...]
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