2020-03-04 14:06
The motorsport-inspired Carmen Boulogne pays homage to Hispano Suiza's competition heritage. Building on its sibling’s substantial credentials, the Carmen Boulogne boasts 820kW (1,114P… Read More
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2020-03-04 14:02
AIWAYS, the Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, has lifted the covers on its U6ion electric crossover coupe concept. With a focus on class-leading aerodynamics, intelligent technology… Read More
2020-03-04 14:00
To celebrate its extraordinary partnership with Bentley Motors, Breitling today reveals a special limited edition watch, the Breitling Premier Bentley Mulliner Limited Edition. This exquisit… Read More
2020-03-04 13:58
The Aston Martin V12 Speedster has made its global debut today, with just 88 examples of this puristic limited-edition model set to hit the road.Created by luxury British marque’s besp… Read More
2020-03-03 10:48
A new dawn for Morgan Motor CompanyThe Morgan Motor Company today introduces the next iteration of its core model, with the launch of the all-new Morgan Plus Four. The car represents a revol… Read More
2020-03-03 10:43
Lighter, more powerful and with even higher levels of performance on both road and track, the McLaren 765LT is today revealed as the latest in a line of ‘Longtail’ McLarens and t… Read More
2020-03-03 10:35
Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled the ultimate expression of the world’s first luxury pure-electric hyper GT, the Battista Anniversario. The Battista Anniversario celebrates 90 … Read More
2020-03-03 10:33
Bentley Mulliner has revealed the all-new Bacalar at the home of Bentley in Crewe, England this morning. The rarest two-door Bentley of the modern era, and the ultimate expression of t… Read More
2020-02-03 10:24
The London Concours has announced the first of its exceptional special features; a uniquely colourful celebration of one of the most iconic Ferraris of all-time: the Dino. Presented by… Read More
2020-02-02 10:15
As car security systems become increasingly more sophisticated, thieves are targeting car parts instead, including alloy wheels. One method to deter wheel thieves is to use locking… Read More
2020-02-02 10:09
Introducing the tera ®, Building The Legend Limited’s own unique quad-cam V12 engine. The type of power unit which could have been heard howling down the Mulsanne Straigh… Read More
2020-01-23 11:54
Modern-era Formula 1 engineering expert, TDF, has today opened the order book for the TDF-1, a truly unique package that provides enthusiasts with the opportunity to own and drive a mod… Read More
2020-01-06 12:11
The dynamic development programme for the fastest and most technically advanced McLaren ever has concluded in fitting fashion with McLaren chief test driver, Kenny Brack, taking the new Spee… Read More
2020-01-06 12:06
Volkswagen provides a glimpse into the future in which the search for charging stations for electric cars comes to an end. Volkswagen Group Components’ mobile charging robot take… Read More
2020-01-06 12:03
The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition, the first offering from the recently-announced partnership between Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters, was revealed today at Courchevel in… Read More
2019-12-05 10:27
Bentley has announced details of a striking Continental GT Limited Edition that celebrates a record-breaking automotive achievement from earlier in the British marque’s centenary year… Read More
2019-11-21 10:52
From deep within the African landscape to the luxurious jewellery halls of Bahrain, the Bentley Centenary jewel wakes from a geological sleep of millions of years to a new life as a stunning… Read More
2019-11-21 10:49
CANVAS: WRAITHMEDIUM: EMBROIDERY, PAINTThe most detailed ever single embroidery to feature in a Rolls-Royce motor car has been designed and created at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Go… Read More
2019-10-28 10:48
The new version of the 488 GT3, which will compete in the main international GT championships in 2020, has just been unveiled at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali at Mugello. The new Evo package i… Read More
2019-10-28 10:43
The new 488 Challenge Evo has made its debut during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali underway at the Mugello Circuit. Three years after the presentation of the 488 Challenge during the Finali at… Read More
2019-10-28 10:40
The iconic Aston Martin wings will appear on a motorcycle for the first time when the initial product of an exciting new collaboration between Aston Martin Lagonda and Brough Superior is rev… Read More
2019-10-28 10:38
Jaguar has today unveiled its first all-electric virtual sports car – the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupé. The futuristic EV is set to join the grid as the latest additio… Read More
2019-10-21 09:12
On Saturday 2 November 2019, Regent Street will be pedestrianised to celebrate the Illinois Route 66 Regent Street Motor Show: the country’s biggest free-to-view car-themed s… Read More
2019-10-21 09:08
DBX may be a luxury SUV with sports car performance, but today, Aston Martin has announced a range of accessories that will transform DBX into a car that will not only enrich the lives of it… Read More
2019-10-21 09:04
The Bloodhound LSR car has arrived safely at the Hakskeenpan desert, Northern Cape, South Africa, which for the next month will be home for the team, and the setting for the car’s… Read More
2019-10-21 09:01
The Rolls-Royce SRH, hand-built for St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, returned to the Home of Rolls-Royce for one night to help launch the Love Your Hospital ‘First Fifty Club&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-09-09 14:04
One of the most thrilling and iconic cars from Bentley’s history – Sir Tim Birkin’s 1929 supercharged 4½-litre “Blower” – is to be reborn in a new… Read More
2019-09-09 14:02
Ferrari has unveiled the F8 Spider, the new generation drop-top sports car equipped with the most successful mid-rear-mounted V8 in history.The Ferrari F8 Spider was designed in parallel wit… Read More
2019-09-09 13:58
Exactly 50 years on from the debut of the last spider in the Ferrari range to sport a front-mounted V12, the 812 GTS hails a triumphant return for a model type that has played a pivota… Read More
2019-08-13 10:20
A never-to-be-repeated scene graces staff as they enter the impressive new Continuation build facilities at Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell, with no fewer than ten DB4 GT Zagato Contin… Read More
2019-08-09 09:36
Campogalliano in the province of Modena in Emilia-Romagna is still an important place for Bugatti fans. It is there that the Italian Romano Artioli, in the late 1980s, created one of the mos… Read More
2019-08-09 09:25
Bentley has re-created a long-lost car from its illustrious past that provides a crucial link in the history of its most important models. The ground-up rebuild of the only 1939 Corniche eve… Read More
2019-08-01 10:25
Four turbochargers, all-wheel drive and a carbon monocoque – this is the stuff that super sports car dreams are made of. And a whole lot more besides. These are also the basic specific… Read More
2019-07-31 09:29
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, an event that sparked a technological innovation revolution. To this day, we continue to benefit from space-race advancem… Read More
2019-07-31 09:25
AS CLIMATE CHANGE, POLLUTION AND URBAN TRAFFIC CONGESTION CONTINUE TO HIT THE NEWS, ELECTRIC ASSISTED VEHICLES (EAV) LAUNCH THEIR ‘EAVan’ TO WIDESPREAD ACCLAIM AT THE OXFORD EV S… Read More
2019-07-31 09:22
Bentley Motors’ historic site in Crewe is already famous for producing the models that have carried its “flying B” emblem on the bonnet for one hundred years, but thanks to… Read More
2019-07-25 09:51
What if…?It’s a question that has dominated the history of the XJ13, a prototype built by Jaguar in 1966 in a quest to continue the marque’s legendary run of success in th… Read More
2019-07-25 09:49
Mulliner, the bespoke coachbuilding division of Bentley Motors, has handcrafted 100 unique key cases to commemorate the handover of each Mulsanne W.O. Edition by Mulliner. This special limit… Read More
2019-07-25 09:42
Caterham Cars has launched a CSR version of its most powerful European car – the Seven 485. The 485 CSR is the pinnacle of the EU range of Sevens, offering 237ps and 206nm in torq… Read More
2019-07-25 09:40
Gordon Murray Design has entered a technology licencing agreement with Transcal Limited to manufacture the iStream® lightweight automotive seat. The new agreement will cover the current… Read More
2019-07-25 09:35
Warwickshire-based car manufacturer The Alvis Car Company is extending its range of road-legal pre-and post-War continuation cars, using key components such as chassis that have been stored… Read More
2019-07-25 09:32
ŠKODA has revealed the latest technology in its new Scala that could spell the end of hay fever symptoms in cars and delight the 13 million people in the UK who are plagued by t… Read More
2019-07-16 10:50
On 12 July 1959, the Maserati Tipo 60 “Birdcage”, with the 30 year old Stirling Moss at the wheel, made its race debut in the Sport category at Rouen. The Tipo 60 reco… Read More
2019-07-16 10:48
Multiple championship-winning motorsport engineering specialist HWA AG is the latest team to join Extreme E for the all-new electric SUV off-road racing series’ inaugural 2021 cam… Read More
2019-07-16 10:44
Five of the rarest and most astonishing Aston Martins ever built have now been confirmed for Concours of Elegance 2019. From the track-focused 1932 Le Mans Lightweight ‘LM9’ to t… Read More
2019-07-16 10:39
Volkswagen has developed a new state-of-the-art manual gearbox: the MQ281, as it is known, works efficiently and saves up to five grams of CO2 per kilometre depending on the engine-gear… Read More
2019-07-16 10:33
Tests have demonstrated that a residential combined heat and power (CHP) motor developed as an Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) backed venture through the Generators for S… Read More
2019-07-04 11:05
Frederique Constant launches one unique edition of its successful Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Manufacture watch in 18K rose gold featuring a blue tint Meteorite skeleton dial with a heartb… Read More
2019-07-04 10:08
Devotees of luxury travel who don’t always want to take a back seat will welcome the return of the Audi S8, which in its latest iteration combines the rarefied comfort and refinement o… Read More
2019-07-04 10:05
Brunel University London is the first to begin researching future powertrain concepts using Camcon Automotive’s new Single Cylinder Intelligent Valve Technology (SCI). The system uses… Read More
2019-07-04 10:02
The Lister Motor Company has unveiled the first example of its new Lister LFT-C at their Lancashire Headquarters. Carrying chassis number 01, it is the first of just 10 cars to be built for… Read More
2019-07-04 09:59
Lotus has chosen the Goodwood Festival of Speed to reveal the name of its new all-electric hypercar, and is calling on fans to visit its stand for an exclusive glimpse.Due to start productio… Read More
2019-07-04 09:51
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has officially launched the all-new Mono R – a higher-performance, lighter and more advanced new generation of the iconic Mono.Mono R serves as The New… Read More
2019-07-04 09:47
Radical Sportscars has blurred the lines between road and race performance with the introduction of its new flagship road-legal sports car, the Rapture, unveiled in a live-streamed launch to… Read More
2019-07-02 10:32
Bentley has created a unique, Limited Edition model that pays homage to the legendary No. 1 Bentley Blower of 1929. The Continental GT Convertible Number 1 Edition by Mulliner is a modern in… Read More
2019-07-02 10:28
The Lister Motor Company launches its latest division, Lister Classics.Lister Classics will offer the most comprehensive range of used Lister cars in the world, offering vehicles from across… Read More
2019-07-02 10:24
To mark the extraordinary milestone of Bentley’s 100th anniversary on July 10, Graf von Faber-Castell introduces a limited edition Centenary range of writing instruments, inspired by a… Read More
2019-07-02 10:11
The ID. BUGGY1 made its first big appearance at the "Chantilly Arts & Elegance, Richard Mille" after its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Together with an haute couture crea… Read More
2019-07-02 10:07
Bentley’s oldest retailer, Jack Barclay, today celebrates two special edition Bentaygas created by renowned Savile Row tailor, Huntsman. Each exclusive Bentayga has been commissioned t… Read More
2019-07-02 10:03
Airspeeder – a radical new airborne motorsport for the 21st century – will make its global public debut at this week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the world’s largest… Read More
2019-06-18 11:21
Leading automotive test system supplier AB Dynamics has launched a new axle level NVH rig, the ANVH 250, following demand from vehicle manufacturers to ascertain NVH issues earlier in the de… Read More
2019-06-18 11:11
The world’s greatest motorsport event, the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend hosted a series of celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Bentley Motors, the world’s most… Read More
2019-06-18 11:05
At the 2019 IAA Frankfurt (Hall 4.1, Stand C04, September 10 – 13, Press and Trade days only), Tenneco´s (NYSE: TEN) Powertrain division will present its award-winning PRiME 3D&r&hell…Read More
2019-06-18 11:03
Formerly identified by its codename AM-RB 003, Aston Martin’s latest mid-engined hypercar collaboration with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Adrian Newey has been officially named t… Read More
2019-06-17 10:13
On the eve of the 60th anniversary of its glorious win in the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, Aston Martin announces that it will once again bid for outright victory in the French endurance c… Read More
2019-06-17 10:11
To mark the centenary of the first non-stop transatlantic flight, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today releases unseen design sketches of its latest Collection Car, Wraith Eagle VIII. The collection… Read More
2019-06-17 10:07
Two Ginetta G60-LT-P1 LMP1 cars are confirmed on the provisional 2019/2020 FIA World Endurance Championship entry list and is set to challenge for WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall vic… Read More
2019-06-17 10:03
The Dendrobium D-1 is the first all-electric hypercar to be shown at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Traditionally an automotive pilgrimage for over 320,000 petrolhead race fans fr… Read More
2019-06-10 10:27
Le Mans: Aston Martin Racing heads into the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans as a serious contender for victory in the fiercely-contested GTE Pro class, as the FIA World Endurance Championship… Read More
2019-05-25 13:06
You love colors: tone-on-tone, contrasts, gradients and color blocks. Whether you wear black and white, pure white or all black, there’s an accessory that always flies your colors! Be… Read More
2019-05-23 17:13
Drivers in the UK can now charge their electric cars in less than 20 minutes with renewable energy, thanks to IONITY’s 350kW charge network. IONITY is a joint venture between Daimler… Read More
2019-05-23 17:10
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its latest Collection Car, Wraith Eagle VIII, on the shores of Lake Como at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, 24-26 May. Crea… Read More
2019-05-21 11:39
The MG Car Club is delighted to announce the launch of a Limited Edition MG watch, created by fine French Watchmaker, Yema.The watch is a Limited Edition version of Yema’s famous Rally… Read More
2019-04-15 11:26
At Auto Shanghai 2019, Audi is introducing a visionary mobility concept for the megacities of the future. The showcar, known as the Audi AI:ME, offers compact dimensions, a spacious, futuris… Read More
2019-04-10 12:30
The world’s leading luxury automotive company is innovating beyond the existing boundaries of performance, refinement and luxury with the introduction of an all-new four-door Grand Tou… Read More
2019-04-10 12:27
The first Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation car – part of the forthcoming Aston Martin DBZ Centenary Collection – is beginning to take shape.The meticulous construction pro… Read More
2019-04-04 09:54
Jaguar Land Rover is developing the next phase of its aluminium closed loop strategy with an innovative recycling initiative to transform the vehicles of today into the cars of tomorrow.The… Read More
2019-03-25 12:10
The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has formally launched its exceptional new hospitality offering in association with celebrated chef, Mark Hix, and Veuve Clicquot… Read More
2019-03-25 12:05
The first prototype carbon fibre MonoCell, the tub that forms the main structure of McLaren’s cars, has been shipped from the company’s new £50m innovation and production c… Read More
2019-03-25 12:03
The Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena unveils a new exhibition, “Timeless Masterpieces”, with some of the most elegant cars in the history of the marque on display.When selecting the… Read More
2019-03-25 12:00
Many drivers know that they can save on fuel by laying off the accelerator pedal. Now, Ford is introducing commercial vehicle-first technology that helps drivers economise further by letting… Read More
2019-03-25 11:55
With the upcoming Centenary celebrations for world-renowned Italian design house Zagato soon upon us, it is the perfect moment to release the first detailed renderings of the new DBS G… Read More
2019-03-08 11:48
Lamborghini Squadra Corse presents the Huracán Super Trofeo Evo Collector 2019, a special edition of the racing car that competes in the Lamborghini single-brand championships. The ne… Read More
2019-03-08 11:41
Hyundai Motor Group has announced the development of a ‘Digital Key’, which allows users to unlock and start their Kia vehicle via their smartphone. Replacing a traditional physi… Read More
2019-03-08 11:38
Aston Martin Lagonda is proud to present the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept, continuing the journey towards a new range of state of the art, luxury vehicles driven by zero emission powertrain t… Read More
2019-03-08 11:33
Continuing its march into the manufacture of mid-engined hypercars, Aston Martin is proud to present the design concept for AM-RB 003 at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.The British marque can als… Read More
2019-03-08 11:31
In an unprecedented show of force, Aston Martin has chosen the 89th Geneva Motor Show to complete a trio of world debuts with the first glimpse of the breathtaking Vanquish Vision Concept.A… Read More
2019-03-08 11:28
By showcasing the KLEMENT mobility concept at the Geneva Motor Show, ŠKODA is providing an insight into the car manufacturer’s vision for the future of micromobility in cities:… Read More
2019-03-08 11:25
Alfa Romeo is breaking into the electric car world at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show with the new Alfa Romeo Tonale mid-size SUV concept. The Tonale is the first plug-in hybrid and… Read More
2019-03-08 11:20
MG Motor UK is set to launch its very first battery electric vehicle in the UK this autumn with the arrival of the MG ZS electric SUV. With a full-sized boot and room for five, the MG ZS EV… Read More
2019-03-08 11:18
A new timepiece from the world’s most successful partnership between a watch company and a car manufacturer, the new Breitling Premier Bentley Centenary Limited Edition, was introduced… Read More
2019-03-08 11:16
Aston Martin DBX - the British luxury marque’s first SUV - has continued its intensive development programme this week at Pirelli’s official test facility, close to the Arctic Ci… Read More
2019-03-03 14:36
With the first Aston Martin Valkyrie prototypes beginning to take shape, now is the time to reveal the full performance figures delivered by Aston Martin Valkyrie’s hybrid powertrain.T… Read More
2019-03-01 12:16
On July 10 2019 Bentley marks its 100th year. To celebrate this remarkable milestone we have created the new Centenary Collection which is available to order now.The pieces in this… Read More
2019-03-01 12:13
Bugatti has been synonymous to extraordinary vehicles for 110 yearsPerfection, according to Ettore Bugatti, can never be achieved. But the company founder, designer and manufacturer aimed to… Read More
2019-03-01 12:09
Automobili Pininfarina’s ground-breaking Battista luxury electric hypercar will be revealed in three different beautiful specifications at the World Premiere of the all-electric hyperc… Read More
2019-03-01 12:06
Ferrari has revealed the first official photographs of the F8 Tributo, the new mid-rear engined sports car that represents the highest expression of the company’s classic two-seater be… Read More
2019-03-01 12:03
The BMW Group and Daimler AG are to join forces on automated driving. Initially, the focus will be on advancing the development of next-generation technologies for driver assistance systems… Read More
2019-03-01 12:00
The all-new Hispano Suiza Carmen makes its global debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, signalling the resurgence of an iconic Spanish luxury car brand.Designed, developed and manufactured in… Read More
2019-03-01 11:57
A 620PS V10 engine, matt paintwork, bronze-coloured highlights inside and out, and strictly limited: Audi is celebrating the enduring appeal of the V10 engine with the Audi R8 V10 Decennium… Read More
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