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For the fourth consecutive year, the Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost was named “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre.” It was judged the class winner – based on drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology – by a panel of 87 automotive journalists, from 35 countries. Last year, the 1.0?litre EcoBoost became the first engine to be named overall […]
There is just one month remaining to enter the fantastic MSA Road Safety Film Competition for a chance to meet F1 champion Lewis Hamilton at Monza. In association with Allianz and supported by the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team, the competition helps to promote safer motoring amongst the most at-risk age group on the […]
Cycling is acknowledged as an excellent way to get in better shape – and stay that way. It’s a message that appears to be getting through to more and more people, and figures show there has been an increase in cycling every year since 2008 (according to www.ctc.org.uk). GEM chief executive David Williams MBE says: “We […]
One of the UK’s leading classic car insurance brokers has announced a Drive to Work Day to celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of its FJ+ cover options. To mark the occasion Footman James supported by insurance partner Ageas Insurance Ltd are offering all classic car, kit car, ex-military and vintage commercial vehicle customers […]
Audi has proved it has what it takes to offer real world miles per gallon in the form of the Audi A6 Ultra TDI. Confirmed by Guinness World Records, the latest executive from the German marque has managed to cross 14 countries and cover a mammoth 1158.9 miles covered on one tank of diesel! That […]
Paul Hollywood will combine his two loves of great food and magnificent motor cars at this summer’s CarFest North (31 July – 2 August 2015). Bringing his infamous judging skills to the competition, Hollywood will be championing an exciting new competition open to all those with weekend tickets for the next of Chris Evans’ family-friendly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]