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supercharge – new road-car based global electric motorsport series unveiled

Supercharge – new road-car based global electric motorsport series unveiled

SuperCharge, an all-new global motorsport series based on electric crossover road cars, today broke cover on its plans to help shape the new future for motorsport. With a planned 2022 start, the inaugural series is targeting eight events taking place right across the globe, in cities from Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and USA aiming to provide spectacular racing entertainment and ultimately promote the uptake of electric cars. Desi

mazda expands official mx-5 restoration parts programme for mk1 owners in europe

Mazda expands official mx-5 restoration parts programme for mk1 owners in Europe

Revealed at the 1989 Chicago Motor Show, the Mazda MX-5 has become a landmark car in the 100-year history of Mazda – a car that is the very essence of the Jinba Ittai driver-and-car-as-one philosophy that goes into every Mazda. With more than one million cars sold across four generations, the Mazda MX-5 is the world’s best-selling two-seater roadster and continues to win new fans across the world. However, for many MX-5 fans it’s the timel

fiat tipo cross unveiled as tipo line-up receives refresh

Fiat Tipo cross unveiled as Tipo line-up receives refresh

The Fiat Tipo range line-up has been updated with a refreshed design, new technology, and an updated engine offering.  The line-up is also being expanded with the addition of the new Tipo Cross. New Tipo Cross The new Tipo Cross brings a new variant to the Tipo family with a more powerful stance on the road, a

vauxhall introduces 48-hour test drive programme on corsa-e

Vauxhall introduces 48-hour test drive programme on Corsa-e

Vauxhall is offering potential buyers a 48-hour test drive in the all-electric Corsa-e for a limited time only. The ‘Switch it up’ test drive offer runs from now until 1st November and gives potential buyers two full days to experience the all-electric Corsa-e. The offer will particularly help potential first-ti

size matters: hyundai motor’s smallest ev revealed

Size matters: Hyundai motor’s smallest EV revealed

Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the first glimpse of its smallest EV yet, with a video sketching its unique and innovative construction. This petite EV’s exterior style is based on the ‘45’ EV concept that Hyundai presented in 2019 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. Hyundai’s designers adap

skoda continues its electric evolution as octavia adds iv plug-in hybrid

Skoda continues its electric evolution as Octavia adds iv plug-in hybrid

ŠKODA is continuing its ambitious electrification programme with the addition of a new iV plug-in hybrid model to its award-winning Octavia range. Using the same petrol/electric drivetrain technology seen in the Superb iV and the Octavia vRS iV, the new Octavia iV is priced from £30,795 OTR and is available in hatch and estate forms. Thanks to its plug-in hybrid drivetrain, the Octavia iV is the most fuel-efficient Octavia ever built with

new my20 nissan leaf – new technology, new specifications and lower pricing for nissan’s best-selling ev

New my20 Nissan leaf – new technology, new specifications and lower pricing for Nissan’s best-selling EV

Nissan is delighted to announce the start of production for the MY20 LEAF range, which includes a new entry-grade 62kWh model and lower ‘On the Road’ pricing for the range-topping Tekna e+. With production starting from 16th November, specification enhancements to both 40kWh and 62kWh versions include the introduction of an Intelligent Rearview Mirror on Tekna models, shark fin antenna as standard from N-Connecta, Blindspot Intervention on

bespoke ‘wraith - inspired by earth’ touches down in abu dhabi

Bespoke ‘wraith - inspired by earth’ touches down in Abu Dhabi

“We’re used to clients bringing us grand visions for their Bespoke Commissions, but this provided a new perspective altogether. In our response to the brief, we’ve worked at both the ‘macro’ level, referencing the Sun and planets of the whole Solar System, and the much more personal ‘micro’ level, centring our view of the world on the place the customer calls home.” Michael Bryden, Lead Bespoke Designer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Inspiration

giulia gta put through paces by alfa romeo racing orlen f1 drivers

Giulia GTA put through paces by Alfa Romeo racing Orlen f1 drivers

The Alfa Romeo Racing – ORLEN Formula 1 drivers, Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi, participated in a day of real-world tests on the new Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm at the famous Balocco Proving Ground, fine tuning parts developed in collaboration with Sauber engineering. The priceless technical know-how of Sauber Engineering The Giulia GTA project benefits from the long-standing partnership with Sauber Group AG and leverages the k

suzuki introduces the new across

Suzuki introduces the new Across

Suzuki is launching the new Across in Autumn 2020, a robust and sporty SUV equipped with a sophisticated Plug-in Hybrid system and E-Four electronic 4x4, delivering uncompromising performance and efficiency with the capability and styling of a full-fledged modern SUV. The Across is the first model supplied from Toyota Motor Corporation under the collaborative business agreement between Toyota and Suzuki. UK sales are set to start in November 2020 and followed soon after by the second new

uniting two icons of speed in one spectacular car: global debut for mcllaren elva gulf theme by mso at goodwood speedweek

Uniting two icons of speed in one spectacular car: global debut for MclLaren Elva gulf theme by MSO at Goodwood Speedweek

Luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive today premieres the McLaren Elva Gulf Theme by MSO, a celebration of the renewed relationship between McLaren and the Gulf Oil brand and another example of how designs from McLaren’s racing history are inspiring the brand’s modern-day customers. The unique McLaren roadster in blue and orange Gulf colours makes its world debut at Goodwood SpeedWeek, a ‘closed-doors’ live broadcast event bringing toge

lotus stuns goodwood speedweek with evija dynamic public debut

Lotus stuns Goodwood Speedweek with Evija dynamic public debut

The all-electric Lotus Evija hypercar makes its dynamic public debut at Goodwood SpeedWeek this weekend.  The Evija will be in action on the historic race track and will be taking part in a variety of high-octane activities, including the Supercar Run. Three pre-production examples of the Evija are supporting SpeedWeek, one complete in a vibrant Lotus ‘Solaris Yellow’ finish and two prototypes wrapped in stunning black and gold, recalling