The new 12-model Jeep Renegade range of 4WD models will be in dealerships from the end of this month. Jeep say they will cost from £19,200 to £30.805 and come with a choice of three new petrol engines and two updated diesel units, with six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmissions. In a stunning new film, Lotus Cars celebrates its anniversary in manufacturing outstanding sports … [Read more...]
“The” Aston Martin DB5 is back – at a cool £3M
James Bond's iconic Aston Martin DB5 is back with a £3M price tag to leave you shaken and stirred. Thanks to a unique collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films, a limited edition series of the gadget-packed car will be produced at a cost of £3 Million each. Following the successful DB4 G.T. continuation project, a series of 25 … [Read more...]
Classic rallies change at the top
A Welsh-based company will take over running some of the world's major classic motor sport events, writes Robin Roberts. HERO, of Port Talbot, and the ERA have reached an agreement for HERO to take over all the events organised by the ERA. Contracts have been exchanged, with completion set for the very near future. More information will be provided at an industry event to be held in the … [Read more...]
Racing lines 2 August
Recently-formed charity, Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust, was set up to help recognise the invaluable importance airfields have played in the past by erecting memorial marker stones at various key sites around the country. And it’s the turn of Castle Combe Circuit to receive one of these prestigious markers in 2018, which is set to be unveiled at the venue’s Autumn Classic race meeting … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 June
After its Geneva show unveiling of the Rimac C_Two GT hypercar capable of 258mph and 0-60mph in 1.85sec, the Croatian company has sold a 10% share to Porsche. The Germany car make wants to tap into the engineering of the 1,914hp car’s makers to cut its development costs of its own future electric hypercars. An estimated $45 Million will be expected for one of just 36 1962 Ferrari … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 June
Flintshire is facing a £2.7M bill to keep roads as they are but would need £40M to fix winter damage across the county network. A report says it has logged 4,000 potholes and crews have been called out over twice as many times as last year and 30 major schemes must be completed over the summer. A Polestar performance package is being created for the new Volvo S60 T8 hybrid series, assembled … [Read more...]
Mid-Wales venue for international classics’ rally
Mid-Wales will this August host the international classic car rally organised by FIVA. Open to anyone with a classic car they enjoy using, not just members of FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciensor or international federation of historic vehicles), this year’s World Rally is a 450-mile, four-day, non-competitive event in Mid Wales, from 28 August to 1 September … [Read more...]
New exhibition at National Motor Museum
The Guild of Motoring Writers, the world’s oldest and largest organisation for automotive journalists, has opened a new permanent exhibition at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire. The expanded and updated display, in its own dedicated area within the famous New Forest museum, tells the story of the Guild, which was started by a group of motoring writers in October 1944, and was … [Read more...]
Tougher MoT test begins tomorrow.
A newer and tougher MoT test begins tomorrow. More vehicles than ever are expected to fail and the worst will be prevented from leaving the test station until they pass. Diesel powered models will face more stringent emissions tests. GoCompare Car Insurance is warning drivers they could invalidate their insurance if they fail to hold an up-to-date MOT certificate for their vehicle. The … [Read more...]
Land Rover today mark 70th year of brand
Seventy years ago this morning and the first Land Rover was unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Now Land Rover will mark its 70th anniversary with a global broadcast celebrating the famous marque and the people who love them. Starring the cars and the people who make and drive them, the online programme will pay tribute to seven decades of adventure, humanitarian aid and hard work across … [Read more...]