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The last time the most recognisable vehicle on the planet was offered with a V8 engine was in the 1981 Jeep CJ, with its 5.0-litre V8 that delivered 125hp and 298Nm torque. Jeep enthusiasts have been clamoring for a V8 powered production Wrangler in recent years, and the new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept is […]
The PEUGEOT 108 city car has been updated for 2020 with a refreshed colour palette, interior upgrades and new personalisation options. Starting from £12,785, the PEUGEOT 108 is available to order now, via PEUGEOT’s new Buy Online platform or through any authorised PEUGEOT Retailer. The PEUGEOT 108 city car has been updated with a new […]
The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship BTCC blasts back on track at Snetterton this week (7/8 July) as a total of 27 cars completed significant mileage during the two-day Goodyear tyre test. The opening morning delivered the best of the weather – before rain set in for much of the running – as Motorbase […]
TORSUS, the manufacturer of the world’s toughest, heavy-duty off-road buses, is set to cause a stir in the commercial vehicle sector with its latest model, TERRASTORM, due for release later this month. The 4×4 TORSUS TERRASTORM, based on a Volkswagen Crafter 4Motion chassis, features uprated heavy-duty off-road suspension and is powered by EURO VI engines […]
The students of the ŠKODA vocational school involved in the project commemorate the foundation of ŠKODA AUTO 125 years ago through the naming of the seventh ŠKODA Student car the ŠKODA SLAVIA . Václav Laurin and Václav Klement sold their first collaboratively developed bicycles under the brand name Slavia. Now a Spider version of ŠKODA’s […]
Call it a step counter for electrified cars: drivers of Volvo plug-in-hybrid cars can now gain new insights into their electric driving patterns, as Volvo Cars introduces a range of new features on its Volvo On Call smartphone app in all Volvo On Call markets. With the additional functionalities, Volvo Cars aims to further encourage […]
Over two thirds of people would like to see the Government invest more in four not two wheels according to a new poll by Motorpoint. A new online survey by the UK’s largest independent car retailer, which has a network of branches across England, Scotland and Wales, found 76 per cent of people would like […]
ANDREA SAVERI AND THE DUCATI CORSE eSPORT TEAM READY FOR THE FIRST ROUND OF THE 2020 MOTOGP eSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULED FOR THIS FRIDAY 10TH JULY AT 6:30 PM (CEST) Andrea Saveri and the Ducati Corse eSport team are ready to return to action this Friday, 10th July 2020 at 6:30 PM Italian time, for the […]
CONSUMER APPETITE FOR BETTER CARS AFTER LOCKDOWN LEADS TO RECORD PRICES PAID ON BUYACAR.CO.UK Strong consumer demand is seeing drivers picking more expensive motors as motorists’ appetite for better cars grows. According to the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk, retail prices paid for cars by customers reached a record high in June and look set to rise […]
ASTON MARTIN CELEBRATES MILESTONE MOMENT AS FIRST DBX DRIVES OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE. Just over four years since Aston Martin announced its investment in a brand new manufacturing facility at St Athan in Wales, the first Aston Martin to be “Made in Wales” has been driven off the production line. The culmination of an extensive […]
Striking exterior design for the brand’s new model: the CUPRA el-Born Up to 310 mile (500km) range thanks to gross 82kWh battery Fast recharge capability enables 161 miles range added in 30 minutes 0-to-31mph in only 2.9 seconds The new CUPRA el-Born will be produced at the Zwickau factory Today 8th July 2020, CUPRA confirms […]
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is set to revolutionise the commercial vehicle segment with the launch of VN5, its new electric light commercial van. Available to order now, first VN5 deliveries will commence in RHD form in Q4, with LHD models available from March 2021. VN5 has a flexible zero emissions capable range of […]
CUPRA UK is today opening pre-ordering for the new CUPRA Formentor coupé crossover SUV. Customers that wish to be one of the first to receive a Formentor in the UK can register for an early production slot at preorder.cupraofficial.co.uk by paying a £500 deposit. Customers that pre-order the CUPRA Formentor will receive a limited-edition VZ model, packed […]
Rolls-Royce Collection Cars are poetic embodiments of artistry and skill, envisioned at the hands of the marque’s accomplished designers. They are illustrative of the Bespoke Collective’s mastery of their craft, and extremely limited in number. Incorporating only the finest materials and contemporary applications, Rolls-Royce Collection Cars are executed with creative passion and technical precision. These […]
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE COMPACT AUDI SUV – THE NEW Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON CONCEPT Pure SUV or Sportback SUV with a dash of coupé extract? Audi Q3 and e-tron customers are already accustomed to choosing which of these silhouettes suits them best, and the unveiling this week of the new Q4 Sportback e-tron concept* […]
Aston Martin Racing returns to action this month when it contests the opening rounds of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) with the Aston Martin Vantage GTE. It will be the first time a works Aston Martin has been on track competitively since the team’s victory in the 6 Hours of COTA in February and […]
The Morgan Motor Company has this week finished production of its last-ever steel chassis car to be built. The momentous occasion marks 84 years of continuous production for the underpinning – barring factory closures during World War II and the coronavirus pandemic – making it the longest-ever running production car architecture of all time, anywhere […]
Over 350,000 homes† will be fitted with electric vehicle chargers by 2025 as plug-in car uptake surges, according to electric vehicle charging scale-up Andersen. By 2025, an expected one million electric vehicles will be registered on UK roads1 bringing with it a spike in the number of home chargers. Analysis of sales trends by Andersen has found […]
SAVE THE DATE: ONLINE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE AUDI Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON CONCEPT Visibly Audi, visibly e-tron: Mark your calendars for the online world premiere of the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept today, July 7, at 6:15 pm BST. The event can be viewed on Audi MediaTV – www.audimedia.tv – as a live stream. Following the world […]
Building on the success of Bentley’s strongest ever portfolio of luxury grand tourers, a suite of new features is today being unveiled that will allow customers even greater choice when specifying their Flying Spur, with new luxury options and contemporary alternatives. The Flying Spur can now be configured to include a four seat configuration, semi-aniline […]