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15 03, 2024

STRONG 2023 PERFORMANCE FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN GROUP. Short new car news.

By | March 15th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

In 2023, the Volkswagen Group, which consists of Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, posted €322.3 billion in sales revenue with an operating profit of €17.9 billion after tax. Deliveries increased by 12% to 9.24 million vehicles. With inspiring products and a clear, strategic focus on implementation, we [...]

13 03, 2024

AUDI HAS FACELIFTED THE A3. New car news.

By | March 13th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

The 2024 Audi A3 has undergone a sportier refresh. For the first time in an A3 model, it is now possible to switch between four different daytime running light signatures. This gives our customers a higher degree of customisation. They can change the appearance of their model at any time. The signatures interpret confidence [...]

13 03, 2024

PLAYMOBIL COLLECTORS EDITION PORSCHE 911 CARRERA RS 2.7 Offroad.

By | March 13th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

This 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Offroad from PLAYMOBIL is a must-have for collectors and young car enthusiasts. The 911 Carrera RS Offroad features a removable roof so figures can be placed onto the seats. The spare wheel and petrol canister are stowed on the roof rack and secured in place with silicone [...]

12 03, 2024

THE TAYCAN TURBO GT. PORSCHE MOST POWERFUL PRODUCTION CAR. New car news.

By | March 12th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

Porsche has unveiled details on its new Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. Peak power is 1,108PS for two seconds with launch control. 0 to 62 mph takes 2.2 seconds, with a top speed of 190mph. Porsche has reduced the weight of the Taycan Turbo GT by 75 kg [...]

8 03, 2024

TOLMAN 1981 FORD ESCORT XR3 RESTORATION. Short car news.

By | March 8th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

Tolman, who recently completed rebuilds including a Lotus Sunbeam and a Peugeot 205 GTI, has just finished its latest restoration project, a 1981 Ford Escort XR3. The owner requested that Tolman make this Escort XR3 "one of the best in the world." They received the unfinished project from another restorer with lots of missing [...]

6 03, 2024

HYUNDAI RETURNS TO THE LEGENDARY PIKES PEAK HILL CLIMB.

By | March 6th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

Hyundai has announced their return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, also known as 'The Race to the Clouds,” on June 23, 2024. They will enter the event with a lineup of four cars. The drivers will be: Paul Dallenbach – Eleven-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner; set the overall record in [...]

5 03, 2024

BMW M MOTORSPORT AND LEGO® SPEED CHAMPIONS SET.

By | March 5th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

BMW M Motorsport and LEGO® have collaborated to produce their latest LEGO® Speed Champions set. This detailed set enables fans to recreate two current competition racing cars from BMW M Motorsport: the BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3. The recommended retail price is £44.99.

5 03, 2024

BEST FEBRUARY 2024 UK NEW CAR MARKET FOR 20 YEARS. Short new car news.

By | March 5th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

The UK new car market has recorded its best February performance for new car registrations in two decades, according to new figures from the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).  New car registrations rose by 14%, with a total of 84,886 new cars registered. This marks the 19th consecutive month of growth, driven [...]

4 03, 2024

LOW MILEAGE 1989 MARK 2 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO SELLS AT AUCTION. Used car auction watch.

By | March 4th, 2024|used car auction watch|0 Comments

A quick update on the 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco with only 27,600 miles on it that when under the auction hammer at last Saturdays Historics Auctioneers Ascot Racecourse Auction. It sold for £8,680, which I think represents really good value for money.     The next Historics Auction will be on May 11th at the Farnborough [...]