An Automotive Inspiration
Prestigious Classic Cars
Following the spectacular success of their inaugural event in September, The Cognoscenti is officially launched today. ‘The Cognoscenti’ is a new Scottish luxury brand that showcases the best of Scotland to owners of prestigious classic cars. [Read more…]
Steve Perez wins Historic Cambrian Rally
Triple British champion Steve Perez continued his great run of form by winning the Historic class on the AVS Motorsport Cambrian Rally yesterday which formed the final round of the 2012 BTRDA Rally Championship in Wales. [Read more…]
Third generation version of exceptionally successful five-door A3 debuts at French show with more style and more room thanks to longer wheelbase
Audi A3
• Five-door A3 is now open for ordering – £620 premium over three-door – launch model prices from £19,825 OTR
• More functional than ever with wheelbase 58mm longer than predecessor and 35mm longer than new three-door – 1,220 litres of luggage capacity
• Audi ultra lightweight construction and advanced engine technology for low CO2 emissions
• Driver assistance systems from the full-size class
The latest Audi A3 appears in a new capacity at next week’s Paris Motor Show (September 29 to October 14) as the third generation five-door Sportback version makes its world public debut. [Read more…]
The Rally of Great Britain
The Rally of Great Britain looks set to stay in Wales next year after the Welsh Government reached an agreement in principle with organisers International Motorsports Ltd to host the event in Wales in 2013, Minister for Business Edwina Hart announced. [Read more…]
Mazda 323
Though there had been other hatchbacks before it (such as the Renault 16TS), the Mazda 323 which was introduced in South Africa in 1977 was the car that popularised hatchbacks here. It was a sensation. [Read more…]
Phoenix Park Motor Races
A crowd of over 60,000 is expected to attend the Phoenix Park Motor Races on the 18th & 19th of August it was announced today at the official launch of the event in Dublin by Motorsport Ireland. [Read more…]
Chelsea AutoLegends Festival
On Sunday, 2nd September, a fine collection of classic Ferraris will be on display at this year’s Chelsea AutoLegends Festival. The event takes place in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and will see a wide range of classic vehicles on show, with Le Mans, Formula 1 and women in motorsport the key features for 2012. [Read more…]
Since the launch of the original model in 1990, some 11.5 million Clios have been sold in more than 115 countries. Today, a new chapter in Clio’s history is about to be written with the unveiling of the fourth-generation version. [Read more…]
John Surtees Motor Racing
Motorsport Industry Association hosts largest ever number of Parliamentary and industry guests at the House of Lords. [Read more…]
British Car Auctions
British Car Auctions warns motorists that car customisation could cost more than they expect.
‘Pimping your ride’ by adding modifications remains a popular hobby, particularly for younger motorists who often invest heavily to give their car a unique look. But this could seriously devalue a vehicle when it comes to its resale price, warns British Car Auctions (BCA), the UK’s leading vehicle auction company. [Read more…]
