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IN PICTURES: The new BMW 4 Series ConvertiblePublished: 16/10/2013 11:21:00
The new BMW 4 Series Convertible is the latest entrant to a market segment where BMW has enjoyed widespread acclaim and great success over five generations of premium convertibles.The design language introduced with the 4 Series Coupé is evident in this, the second model d.
INTERVIEW: car designer Stephen Harper sheds light on the problems facing the automotive industryPublished: 14/10/2013 11:36:00
- The Dacia Duster is the 'automotive equivalent of a washing machine'.Above: The MG Icon, the car which Stephen Harper oversaw the design of while working for SAIC.What is .
INTERVIEW: automotive designer David Hilton, Motorcity Europe founder and former Head of Exterior Design for BentleyPublished: 04/10/2013 02:21:00
What is the most challenging aspect of designing new cars suitable for the production line?Money and time. Every different brand has its different limitations. Some brands c.
Special Feature: Creativity and a defined design DNA is vital if Western car brands are to compete with the threat of China Published: 30/09/2013 22:18:00
The world’s leading car designers have set out in detail their views on the challenges that lay ahead for them in an increasingly competitive global automotive market. .
Icona Vulcano fires up Syon Park with UK debutPublished: 09/09/2013 13:06:00
The Icona Vulcano made its UK debut last week at Salon Prive but not even the rainy British weather could extinguish the eruption it caused among fascinated onlookers. It’s a work of art, an expensive one, but an exclusive piece of engineering too. Rarer than any Ferrari o.
RM Auctions aims to set records with glamorous London car auctionPublished: 04/09/2013 14:35:00
RM Auctions is set for another spectacular sale that could see several records broken, as well as fierce competition for the submarine Lotus that featured in James Bond’s The Spy Who Loved Me.Last October, Max Girado, Managing Director of RM Auctions Europe and arguably th.
European Union funded PowerDriver project reaches crucial stage in turning waste heat into electricityPublished: 23/08/2013 12:27:00
The European Union funded PowerDriver project - a two-year research project initiated in February 2012 - has reached a crucial stage.The PowerDriver project is a collaborati.
New Range Rover Hybrid range set to deliver 44mpg after setting off for epic tourPublished: 23/08/2013 12:01:00
Land Rover is launching its first-ever hybrid models – the Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid – which will deliver what the company describes as ''outstanding f.
Only half of motorists realise cost of labour is covered by warrantyPublished: 21/08/2013 12:03:00
A survey of 2,000 British car owners has revealed that almost half of motorists mistakenly think their extended warranty cover doesn’t include the labour costs involved to c.
Mercedes announce new S 63 AMG will cost nearly £120,000Published: 20/08/2013 08:15:00
Mercedes have made quite a bold, sweeping statement by calling their new S 63 AMG ‘the most sophisticated car in the world’, but it is by no means affordable for the majority of people – with a price tag of £119,565.While its 5.5-litre V8 twin-turbo engine is most certainl.
Tottenham’s Clint Dempsey set to celebrate return to homeland with new Nissan 370ZPublished: 05/08/2013 14:17:00
Clint Dempsey helped propel Fulham to a Europa League final before winning Premiership Player of the Season and being signed by Spurs for £6.6m.For nearly £6m, the 30-year-o.
Salon Privé to host 'hyper car lawn' this September including the Pagani Huayra and Koenigsegg Agera RPublished: 31/07/2013 02:06:00
Salon Privé has announced a new addition to the show for 2013 – a stunning and unrivalled-in-the-UK collection of ''hyper cars''.The first manufacturers to sign up to this n.
Manchester City’s Jesus Navas and the 1938 Austin 7 'Ruby' SaloonPublished: 25/07/2013 13:30:00
Courtesy of RM Auctions.Manchester City is hoping their new £17.6m Spanish international signing Jesus Navas can help propel them to another Premier League title victory, as well as boosting their chances in the Champions League. While the 27-year-old is known for his.
Manchester City’s Fernandinho and James Bond’s Lotus Esprit ‘Submarine Car’ from RM AuctionsPublished: 25/07/2013 13:01:00
Don Griffin © 2013 courtesy of RM Auctions.Fernandinho is Manchester City’s most expensive signing this season – and the club’s second most expensive player in history with .
Chelsea’s Fernando Torres and the 1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III from RM AuctionsPublished: 25/07/2013 10:22:00
Fernando Torres is well known for driving around in his Aston Martin DB9 Vantage, but with the brand becoming so common, has Aston Martin lost its ‘cool’ factor?Aston Martin.
The ‘Cool Colour’ Coatings of the Future: BASF reveals it is making more eco-friendly ‘scratch-resistant’ coatings with ‘innovative colour effects’ Published: 19/07/2013 09:59:00
For paints and coatings producers, the European automotive sector is highly lucrative, with the region OEM segment offering sales opportunities across other continents.BASF,.
Automotive leather industry to grow ‘significantly’ but PETA, RSPCA and car designers encourage drivers to opt for synthetic 'leather'Published: 17/07/2013 06:59:00
With more luxury cars splurging onto the market and incorporating leather in either small quantities – or more often large amounts – it should come as no surprise that the a.
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond's Top Gear Episode 3 Pictures revealed as Liverpool to make the BAC MonoPublished: 10/07/2013 12:21:00
Liverpool’s automotive industry is receiving a major boost with the announcement that the world''s first road-legal, single-seater production car is to be manufactured in th.
Taylor Swift, The MINI Convertible And The Audi RS 7 Sportback: The Cars The Music Star Should Be DrivingPublished: 20/06/2013 08:18:00
In the first of a series of blog posts about stars and their cars, Taylor Swift gets a brief automotive analysis. Having driven – or been driven around – in a stylish A.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Prices to start at £61,495 in the UK – 6.2-litre V8 is said to be ‘the most powerful standard engine ever’Published: 18/06/2013 15:17:00
Chevrolet's latest performance car, the Corvette Stingray, will arrive at dealerships across Europe in autumn 2013. In the UK, prices for the Corvette Stingray coupe start f.
Father’s Day Gifts: The Four Best Budget Classic Cars to hire for a Happy DadPublished: 13/06/2013 11:16:00
When you’re a dad of a certain age new rules apply. Rules, let’s be honest, that kids just don’t get. So to celebrate Father’s Day on June 16th here are the Top Four Happy D.
Nico Rosberg’s Magical Monaco Grand Prix weekend captured in picturesPublished: 28/05/2013 17:14:00
Starting from pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix, where overtaking is difficult, it would only be a mistake that could lose Nico Rosberg the grand prix. But driving an a.
Lewis Hamilton Quotes: His best F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 24/05/2013 03:51:00
Lewis Hamilton (3rd) – Australian GP 2012“Congratulations to Jenson and the whole team for such a great result today. While it’s a bit disappointing not to have been able to.
Fernando Alonso Quotes: All his F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 24/05/2013 03:21:00
Fernando Alonso (5th) – Australian GP 2012“We knew it would be a very complicated race and I am happy I managed to bring home a useful number of points. I got a great start .
Mark Webber Quotes: All his F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 24/05/2013 02:47:00
Mark Webber (4th) – Australian GP 2012“There are some positives to take out of today. Qualifying was difficult for us, but the race pace was better today, it was just that w.
New VW Golf BlueMotion: The magic of a 970-mile car with a fuel economy of 88.3mpg and CO2 emissions of just 85g/kmPublished: 02/05/2013 12:03:00
The VW Golf BlueMotion: Most drivers will only have to fill up their tank ten times per year.Britons can now order one of the world’s most fuel-efficient family cars: the ne.
Techno-car in space saving revolution: Compact Ford Fiesta breaks new barriersPublished: 26/04/2013 09:58:00
TECHNOLOGY which could in the future support the development of a four-person car that only occupies the space of a two-person car today has been demonstrated in a new resea.
Kia Carens Specification and Pricing announcedPublished: 25/04/2013 09:48:00
Kia is today announcing pricing and specification details for the all-new Carens that is now available to order from Kia dealerships across the UK.PRICES: £17,895 TO £23,895The all-new third-generation Carens completes the design-led revolution that President and Chief Des.
Wales’ Ford plant in Bridgend boosted with multi-million pound investment to produce new 1.5-litre EcoBoost enginePublished: 22/04/2013 16:55:00
Ford is announcing a £24 million investment programme at its high-tech Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce a new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. .
Mercedes Concept GLA set to wow Shanghai Motor Show with ‘striking’ SUV interiorPublished: 18/04/2013 09:55:00
Mercedes will be showing a compact premium-class SUV at the Shanghai Motor Show next week.The Concept GLA combines dynamic styling with clear benefits for recreational use. .
New Volvo FMX set to revolutionise truck driving with ‘major technological steering innovation’Published: 17/04/2013 14:12:00
The new Volvo FMX is easier to drive, at the same time as several innovations boost its efficiency and off-road capability for FMX models with a single steered front axle. T.
Ford Mondeo benefits from 1.5-litre EcoBoost enginePublished: 12/04/2013 16:54:00
FORD has revealed its new four-cylinder 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, which can be found in the upcoming Mondeo, set to have its debut at the Shanghai Motor Show next week. Last month, Motortrades Insight was the first publication to exclusively reveal details of a new.
Q & A with leading classic car specialist Peter WallmanPublished: 28/02/2013
He's one of the world's leading car specialists and is especially knowledgeable on cars from the '50s and '60s. He previously spent nearly two decades in the international advertising industry, based out of New York, London and Milan. It was in Milan that he gained experie.
Volvo On Call 2013: the revived app allowing drivers to lock their car from anywherePublished: 26/02/2013
ONCE the subject of much hype in fantasy films, Volvo has this year enhanced its highly praised three-year-old mobile app, Volvo On Call, in what could make more drivers fee.
HOW TO MAKE A RACING TYRE: Goodyear and Dunlop give an exclusive tour of iconic motorsport tyre factoryPublished: 26/02/2013
GOODYEAR AND DUNLOP has given Motortrades Insight a rare and exclusive tour of its motor racing tyre factory in Birmingham, where a 350-strong workforce make tyres for.
Eco-friendly McLaren P1 engine to have astonishing 903bhpPublished: 20/02/2013
THE McLaren P1 will have the combined force of two highly-efficient powerplants, offering the optimum mix of superb throttle response, day-to-day drivability and top speed.A mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and a highly effective electric motor.
The Porsche 911 at 50: 'Iconic sports car' celebrated for its 'classic yet unique lines'Published: 08/02/2013
Over the coming year, Porsche is sending a classic 1967 911 on a tour across five continents and will appear in places including Pebble Beach, California, China, Goodwood in.
Aston Martin One-77 uses heat-resistant composites under bonnet with new cooling technologyPublished: 06/02/2013
ASTON MARTIN's designers are always seeking new innovations, technology and lightweight materials to enhance their cars. So it should come as no surprise that the ce.
McLaren reveals improved MP4-12C GT3 for 2013 racingPublished: 17/01/2013
ARGUABLY one of the world's most technically advanced sports cars ever produced, the MP4-12C defied what was previously thought possible in automotive engineering.While it is well known that the 493bhp supercar is eligible to compete in all FIA GT3 championships, McLaren G.
Honda MSX125: the new leisure bike aimed at young ridersPublished: 09/01/2013
IN the 1960s, Japanese motoring giant Honda pioneered small, low-powered motorcycles for the road, introducing the iconic Monkey Z100.Its revolutionary design was said to have been inspired by the World War Two - Welbike -, which some parachutists carried with them to trav.
60 seconds with RM Auctions' Max GirardoPublished: 06/01/2013
Max is the busy Managing Director of RM Auctions Europe and is undoubtedly the most full-of-life auctioneer in Europe, with a colourful, friendly and vibrant enthusiasm required to head the world's leading auction house for car collectors. Fluent in English, French, Spanis.
