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 … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 May
Volvo V60 prices will start from £31,810 when it reaches showrooms in July with first deliveries to buyers in autumn. There will be four trim levels with two diesels and a petrol, while R-Design and Cross Country versions follow. Volvo has become first in the UK to homologate its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 February
Peugeot GT Line Premium trim introduces affordable luxury to 3008 and 5008 SUV line-up. Enhanced trim level incorporates the ‘GT Line’ specification with the best of the range-topping ‘GT’ level with five engine options, starting from £28,590 for the 3008 and £30,565 for the all-new 5008 and the enhanced specification includes keyless entry, an opening … [Read more...]
Supercars still selling well – on used forecourts
Supercars are selling strongly on the used market in Britain. BCA reports strong demand for the luxury and supercar sectors in the UK as sales of high value vehicles in 2017 often substantially outperformed guide price expectations. BCA sold a range of vehicles from the luxury and supercar sectors for over £100,000 last year, including Audi R8 Spyder, … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 January
UK drivers are now paying £827 on average for their car insurance, according to Confused.com . The company’s index reveals prices have accelerated by a whopping £60 (+8%) since 2016 (Q4) when premiums were comparatively cheaper at £767 and expects them to exceed £900 by the end of this year. Suzuki will supply a eight V-Strom 1000 marshal bikes for … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 January
A new 542bhp 4.0V8 petrol engine has been fitted in the luxurious Bentley Bentayga SUV. It gives the premium model a 0-60mph time of 4.4 sec and max 180mph and it can be ordered with the world’s largest carbon-ceramic brakes, has standard dynamic programmes with optional electric ride control, high quality interior including polished carbon inserts from … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 January
A tuned 480bhp version of the new Ford Mustang is launched this week at the Performance Car Show and supplied through Haynes of Maidstone. Improved induction, engine mapping and exhaust changes have added 70bhp to the standard car output by Steeda along with subtle aerodynamic additions to improve stability at just under £50,000 for car ready to … [Read more...]
Tradelines 25 October
An update on the Aston Martin development and support to grow business in the Vale of Glamorgan will be given next week. It will be part of a breakfast networking event to promote business in the Vale and will take place next tuesday 31 October between 8 and 10am at the International Centre of Aerospace Training. As a result of securing a new contract … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 August
A retired coach driver from Tewkesbury has taken delivery of his 14th Mitsubishi – 38 years since he bought his first one. Cliff Hodson, 78, recently collected a 2016 Mirage from CCR Mitsubishi in Cheltenham and has remained loyal to the brand ever since purchasing a Colt from Gloucester’s Roger Head Motors in 1979 and over the years he and wife, Ann, … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 July
More young people are applying for provisional licences but fewer going on to get full licences, says the RAC after looking at DVLA data. There has been a 13% decline in tests taken over the previous 12 months but it’s a massive 29% down since 2007. The Wales economic committee wants priority given to easing congestion to ensure better bus … [Read more...]
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