Month: January 2022

VANTAGE RECORDS FIRST-EVER ROLEX 24 PODIUM FOR ASTON MARTIN WITH PARTNERS MAGNUS RACING

Aston Martin recorded its best-ever finish in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, on Sunday, thanks to a brilliant performance by new-for-2022 IMSA team partner Magnus Racing, which charged through the field to second place in the highly-contested GTD class of the US endurance classic. Four competitive Aston Martin Vantage GT3s were entered for the… Read More VANTAGE RECORDS FIRST-EVER ROLEX 24 PODIUM FOR ASTON MARTIN WITH PARTNERS MAGNUS RACING

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CORVETTE CELEBRATES MILESTONE WITH 70TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

2023 marks the 70th anniversary of Corvette, the longest running nameplate of any car on the road today. For eight generations, Corvette has pushed the boundaries of technology, performance and style while remaining an attainable cultural icon. The 2023 model year Corvette Stingray and Corvette Z06 will celebrate this milestone with a special 70th Anniversary Edition package.… Read More CORVETTE CELEBRATES MILESTONE WITH 70TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

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FORD PERFORMANCE TO DEVELOP MUSTANG GT3 RACE CAR TO COMPETE GLOBALLY; WILL COMPETE AT DAYTONA IN 2024

 Ford Mustang, the iconic sports car that created the pony car segment, will lead Ford’s return to global sports car racing as Ford Performance prepares a new GT3 race car for competition in 2024. Ford Performance revealed plans for its all-new Mustang GT3 race car that will compete in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA)… Read More FORD PERFORMANCE TO DEVELOP MUSTANG GT3 RACE CAR TO COMPETE GLOBALLY; WILL COMPETE AT DAYTONA IN 2024

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Tough test: BMW M Team RLL finishes the challenging 24 Hours of Daytona with both MOTUL BMW M4 GT3s

The first 24 Hours of Daytona (USA) proved to be a tough test for the BMW M Motorsport teams and the new BMW M4 GT3. After a race full of challenges, BMW M Team RLL’s two MOTUL BMW M4 GT3s crossed the finish line in seventh and ninth places in the GTD-PRO class. Both cars… Read More Tough test: BMW M Team RLL finishes the challenging 24 Hours of Daytona with both MOTUL BMW M4 GT3s

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VIRTUAL WORLD PREMIERE OF THE ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ IV ON 31 JANUARY AT 15:00 UK TIME

ŠKODA fans and media representatives worldwide can experience the world premiere of the new ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV live at www.skoda-virtual-event.com on 31 January at 15:00pm UK time. The website is already online, with several teaser videos offering a first glimpse. The Czech car manufacturer’s social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) and the ŠKODA Storyboard (http://www.skoda-storyboard.com) also… Read More VIRTUAL WORLD PREMIERE OF THE ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ IV ON 31 JANUARY AT 15:00 UK TIME

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CITROËN MARKS END OF C1 PRODUCTION AS LAST MODEL ROLLS OFF PRODUCTION LINE – AND ALSO LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

Citroën marks the end of production of its popular A-segment city car – Citroën C1. As the last model rolls off the production line at the plant in Kolin, Czech Republic, Citroën is also looking ahead to the future of urban mobility. Changes to working patterns, restricted vehicle usage in city centres – and the… Read More CITROËN MARKS END OF C1 PRODUCTION AS LAST MODEL ROLLS OFF PRODUCTION LINE – AND ALSO LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

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UK’S BEST DRIVING TUNNELS REVEALED IN NEW ALFA ROMEO ‘SOUND TUNNEL INDEX’

The best road tunnels in the UK for motorists to enjoy the sound of their cars have been revealed in the new Alfa Romeo ‘Sound Tunnel Index’. The 658-metre long Penmaenbach tunnel in North Wales topped the Alfa Romeo rankings, after being judged to provide the best acoustic environment to fully appreciate a car’s engine… Read More UK’S BEST DRIVING TUNNELS REVEALED IN NEW ALFA ROMEO ‘SOUND TUNNEL INDEX’

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THE FERRARI DAYTONA SP3 AWARDED “GRAND PRIZE: MOST BEAUTIFUL SUPERCAR 2022” AT PARIS FESTIVAL AUTOMOBILE INTERNATIONAL

The Ferrari Daytona SP3 has been awarded the “Grand Prize: Most Beautiful Supercar 2022” by a panel of expert judges at the 37th Paris Festival Automobile International.This prestigious annual award is held to pay tribute to the sports car chosen by a panel of influential personalities from the world of motoring for its design and aesthetic beauty.The… Read More THE FERRARI DAYTONA SP3 AWARDED “GRAND PRIZE: MOST BEAUTIFUL SUPERCAR 2022” AT PARIS FESTIVAL AUTOMOBILE INTERNATIONAL

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BMW Group joins Leather Working Group – for responsible and sustainable leather sourcing

 The BMW Group is underlining its corporate responsibility in the field of sustainability, by becoming the second automotive manufacturer worldwide to join the Leather Working Group. The aim of the not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation is to ensure uniform environmental and social standards for leather supply chains worldwide and to certify manufacturers. The Leather Working Group represents… Read More BMW Group joins Leather Working Group – for responsible and sustainable leather sourcing

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NEW RANGE ROVER: ORDERS OPEN FOR FLAGSHIP SV MODEL AND EXTENDED RANGE PLUG-IN HYBRID WITH UP TO 70 MILES OF EV RANGE

The full breadth of the luxurious New Range Rover family is now available to order for the first time. Land Rover has confirmed prices for the advanced Extended-Range plug-in hybrid models and the exclusive Range Rover SV, while revealing performance figures for the plug-in electric powertrain are even stronger than originally estimated. TheP510e and P440e… Read More NEW RANGE ROVER: ORDERS OPEN FOR FLAGSHIP SV MODEL AND EXTENDED RANGE PLUG-IN HYBRID WITH UP TO 70 MILES OF EV RANGE

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