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Well, the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013 had a range of interesting cars shown. However, what really grabbed my attention was the BMW i8 – a mid engine hybrid plug in supercar with the equivalent performance of a Porsche 911. It is a four seater and weighs less than 1500kgs and is a genuine road car. […]
There’s a new way to get in to racing – the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club; an all-inclusive package designed to provide drivers who have limited track experience, with everything they need to begin competing in motor racing –from their own road legal Ginetta G40R, to tuition and their National B Racing licence. It costs almost […]
Employers are being encouraged to organise a Bright Day in support of safer roads as the clocks going back and evenings get darker, as part of an initiative by Brake and Autoglass®. Two pedestrians and cyclists are killed and 25 are seriously injured every day in the UK [1]. Bright Days raise awareness of how drivers can help […]
For anyone who loves supercars, there’s a real treat in store at Brooklands on 27th July. ‘Supercar Saturday’ is unusual in that it not only allows visitors to get right up close to everything from Ferrari and Maserati (new and old) to the likes of McLaren MP4-12C, Aston Martin DB7 and DB9, Porsche 911 and […]
Chevrolet recently marked its 60th anniversary of the Corvette, an iconic American sports car. The first Corvette went into production in Flint, Mich. on June 30, 1953. Since then, Corvette has become an American icon that continues to offer the best in today’s technology and performance. “During the past six decades, the Corvette has been […]
Croft Racing Circuit is home to the BARC (British Automobile Racing Club) meet up tomorrow. I’m going and I can’t wait to see the saloons, touring cars and Formula Renault series roaring around the track. If you’re going, hopefully the weather will stay good and the action will be fast and dramatic. Look out for […]
Here’s the latest from Radical on their all new RXC, set to be shown at the Salon Prive in September: The RXC is Radical’s first ever enclosed car and marks an exciting new step in the development of the marque, by bringing genuine Le Mans engineering and aerodynamics to the road in a package that […]
A stunning display of McLaren F1 cars will be on show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. The all-conquering chassis F1/01R will be joined by the one-off prototype of the McLaren F1 LM, famously built to honour the victory and five finishing cars at the French endurance event, and also the Gulf-liveried McLaren […]
After completing the official ACO test last weekend, the Caterham Motorsport team has arrived at Le Mans ahead of its debut in the legendary 24 Hour race on June 22/23. Competing in the LMP2 category, the final step before the race commences will come on Wednesday and Thursday when Caterham’s position on the grid will […]
Vencer was established in 2012 by Robert Cobben and is based in Vriezenveen. The first Vencer is the Sarthe, which had its world premiere in Monaco in April and Salon Privé is delighted to host it’s UK reveal. The Sarthe is a low volume exclusively handmade mid-engine sports car which utilises a hybrid […]