New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that for April 2021 there was an increase of new car registrations. This increase, however, is compared to the same month last year..... when we were all in a national lockdown!! No surprise there then? April 2021’s registrations are -14.5% down on the [...]
The Alfa Romeo Spider first arrived in 1996. Styled by Pininfarina, it is one of those cars from the mid-nineties era that still looks good today. It definitely sparks conversations with other motorists....or approving nods at traffic lights. At the heart of every Alfa Romeo is the engine. Power comes from a 2.0 litre twin-cam [...]
Mitsubishi Motors UK sold its Heritage Fleet at auction. A total of 51 lots were auctioned off from cars, number plates and a 7/10 scale working model replica of a 1917 Mitsubishi Model A - that sold for £13,700. The star of the show was the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition that sold [...]
Audi are planning their return to Le Mans and other sports prototype racing in 2023. The successor to the successful Audi R18 is currently at concept stage. “The regulations allow us to field fascinating race cars in prestigious races worldwide. In addition, we are making use of synergies inside the Volkswagen Group with our partner [...]
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 anniversary edition is now available to order in the UK. Prices start from £37,230 for the 300 PS, 166 mph Golf. “The Golf GTI Clubsport 45 celebrates 45 years of the Golf GTI in style. It’s the latest in a long line of GTI anniversary special editions, and [...]
New figures released by Leasing.com show that for March 2021 Hyundai was the most enquired EV manufacturer in the UK. For 2020 - Tesla has been at the top of the EV enquiry league for most of last year but times seem to be changing with more car companies offering battery electric cars. “Major manufacturers [...]
Aston Martin has revealed more details on its new optional bespoke specification V12 Speedster which pays homage to the most successful racing car made by Aston Martin to date - the DBR1. Only 88 examples of the stunning open top car will be made for sale. The optional bespoke specification features Aston Martin's beautiful Racing [...]
This is Theon Design’s latest bespoke commission - a fully restored (and re-engineered) Porsche 911 (964). The HK002 car (pictured in this short new car news blog) is destined for Hong Kong. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 3.8 litre flat-six petrol engine which produces 371bhp and 300 lb ft of torque. Customers have a [...]
These are the first official photos of the new special edition Ferrari 812 Superfast.The model name and more technical information will be released on May 5th.This latest evolution of the naturally-aspirated V12 engine produces 818 hp (830 cv) and is Ferrari's most powerful internal combustion engine to date.The whole of the car aerodynamics has been [...]
It has only been a few weeks since the launch of the all-new M3 and M4 models and the latest news coming out of BMW HQ is that a four-wheel drive version will be coming in the next few months.Prices will start from £77,015 for the M3 Competition M xDrive and £78,315 for the M4 [...]
