Posted 14 days 12 hours ago under:
Motorsport,
Jaguar
The Apex Motorsport Jaguar XKR will take part in the track parade during the forthcoming Classic Racing Car event at Silverstone on Sunday 27th July. The parade, which will commence at 1:30pm on Sunday afternoon, will celebrate the BRDC’s 80th anniversary, and will feature cars from the last eight decades of racing. The new V8 Supercharged XKR will represent racing in the current decade, as well as Jaguar’s successful return to the FIA GT3 Championship.
Posted 14 days 12 hours ago under:
Motor Shows,
News,
Mazda
The innovative and exciting ‘Mazda Zoom-Zoom Challenge’ at the British International Motor Show is already proving hugely popular with show visitors. The Challenge allows members of the public to get behind the wheel of the iconic Mazda MX-5 sports car and all-new Mazda2 3dr supermini, to experience their spirited handling and entertaining drive around a purpose-built track in London’s Docklands.
Posted 15 days 22 hours ago under:
Hybrids,
Motorsport,
Technology,
Nissan
Lap runs on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany’s Eifel region are often cancelled due to rain. But the wet weather didn’t stop Nissan from taking its X-Trail fuel cell vehicle for a spin on the course recently, making Nissan the first automaker to record an FCV lap on the famous race track.
Posted 15 days 22 hours ago under:
News,
Rolls Royce
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed details of a unique outdoor promenade performance of Toad of Toad Hall, to be performed by the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre in the company’s grounds at Goodwood, West Sussex. A cast of over 60 young people aged between 11 and 19 will play much loved characters including Ratty, Mole, Badger and, of course, the car-loving Toad.
Posted 16 days 23 hours ago under:
Renault
The Mégane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26 was launched in November 2006 and has enjoyed a great success. Using this base, Renaultsport launch an extreme version, the Mégane Renaultsport R26.R. Developed by Renault Sport Technologies, the Mégane R26.R joins the family that also comprises the Clio Renaultsport 197, Mégane Renaultsport 225, Mégane Renaultsport dCi 175 and, from September, the Twingo Renaultsport 133. Since the launch in April 2004, the family of Mégane Renaultsport has sold more than 20,000 units in almost 30 countries.
Posted 16 days 23 hours ago under:
Coupes,
Sports/GTs,
SEAT
Ambitious Spanish car maker SEAT is once again putting its weight fully behind the British International Motor Show with a thrilling world debut. The car guaranteed to turn heads at ExCeL is the stylish new Ibiza SportCoupé, which goes on sale here on 1st October.
Posted 16 days 23 hours ago under:
News,
Ferrari
Ferrari Engineered by Officine Panerai is delighted to announce its debut at the British International Motor Show. The collection of high-end watches from the luxury Italian watch brand Officine Panerai will be on display to the public for the first time at this year’s ‘Ultimate Collection’ at the ExCeL centre in Docklands.
Posted 16 days 23 hours ago under:
Supercars
With its stunning visual impact, exhilarating all-round dynamic performance, innovative chassis technology and high levels of luxury, packaging and convenience, the Evora heralds an exciting new era for Lotus.
Posted 18 days 1 hour ago under:
Motor Shows,
Technology
The arrival on Britain’s roads of the first fully electric-powered car moves one step closer today with the UK motor show debut of the new TH!NK city electric vehicle. Displayed at the 2008 British International Motor Show at ExCeL London by Norwegian electric vehicle pioneers Think, a company with 17 years experience in electric vehicles, the new TH!NK city will be available for UK customer orders next summer.
Posted 18 days 1 hour ago under:
News
The London Taxi has once again been voted the most iconic vehicle in Britain, according to a recent survey commissioned by Holiday Inn. The poll of over 7,000 Brits was carried out by the hotel chain to find out the 50 things people love most about Britain.