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It’s the world’s longest-running motoring event and regularly attracts around five hundred entries, many of whom have been competing for many years… but for those considering taking part for the first time, where to begin? To help first-timers considering joining the annual capital-to-coast pilgrimage, organisers have produced a comprehensive guide designed to make the entire […]
In 2011, after three years of racing, Lucas Ordonez became the first GT Academy winner to compete at Le Mans. In 2013, after just two years of racing, Jann Mardenborough made his debut at La Sarthe. Now, in 2015, Gaetan Paletou will race a Nissan-powered LMP2 car at Le Mans, just 10 months after winning […]
If you’re in the market for a seven seater that’s cheaper than the Volvo XC90 or new Land Rover Discovery, the 2015 Kia Sorento might be for you. In the video, What Car? previews the latest offering from the brand. So far, we are quite impressed. The exterior and interior both look quality and it […]
Leading London classic and sports car dealer Hexagon now sells the full range of Lotus models from two central London locations, making it the only Lotus dealer inside the M25. The new partnership sees Lotus regain a dealership presence in London after an absence of six years. Lotus models will now be sold from Hexagon’s […]
This week’s motoring tips from the IAM’s head of driving standards, Peter Rodger, are looking at how to cope with driving through busy city roads. With forward planning and careful approach city driving needn’t be something to fear. Plan your journey before setting off. If you are travelling through an unfamiliar city, use Google maps […]
It’s well known that Ford’s EcoBoost technology has really helped petrol engines come on leaps and bounds when it comes to fuel efficiency. Smaller engines are generally more efficient anyway, but mate them to high compression rates and a low burn combustion cycle and you have wallet friendly cars. Is it possible to make this […]
Project Pinnacle, which is set for launch later this year, will be a 70th anniversary celebration model, referencing Bristol Cars’ rich heritage and executed as a modern take on the best of British craftsmanship, engineered to excite and satisfy as a high performance Bristol car. Bristol Cars is deeply proud to announce that the machinery […]
Today is the 80th birthday of the driving test, so road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has gathered a few fun facts to help us mark this important road safety milestone. GEM chief executive David Williams commented: “The driving test has had a positive and significant impact on road safety from its very […]
An attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Parade of Classic Cars has been put on hold, to allow classic car owners more time to register. The event, which is set to take place in Coventry and is being organised by Coventry Transport Museum and Footman James, with support from Jaguar Heritage […]
A massive (for Porsche) engine and a hugely stripped down body weighing 10kg less than the standard car. A magnesium roof that’s only 1mm thick. The tyres from the 918 hypercar. All of these things add up to a monster of a car that is clearly at home on a track. Take a look at […]