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Jaguar to create 1,700 jobs to develop innovative aluminium chassis for future modelsPublished: 11/09/2013 00:50:00
The announcement of 1,700 new jobs being created by Jaguar Land Rover at its Solihull factory is a welcome boost to Britain's automotive industry, especially as there will b.
Lord Drayson set to beat sub-1000kg electric car world land speed record on Bonneville Salt FlatsPublished: 11/09/2013 00:35:00
Technology entrepreneur, former UK science minister and racing driver Lord (Paul) Drayson is bringing his spectacular Drayson B12 69/EV electric Le Mans Prototype racing car.
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.
Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera set for Salon Privé returnPublished: 13/08/2013 11:31:00
Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera has confirmed its return to Salon Privé for 2013.Touring Superleggera has a history stretching back over 80 years as the first custom car builder of an Alfa Romeo and an Isotta Fraschini made in 1928. The Touring brand has always been synon.
Vauxhall set to unveil new 1-litre three-cylinder petrol engine making debut in upcoming ADAM city carPublished: 07/08/2013 13:52:00
Vauxhall is set to unveil an all-new high-tech 1.0-litre three–cylinder petrol engine at next month’s Frankfurt International Motor Show, ahead of its debut in the ADAM city.
Caterham’s new Seven to be powered by Suzuki’s 660cc turbocharged enginePublished: 05/08/2013 14:40:00
Caterham Cars’ soon-to-be-released, all-new entry-level Seven will be powered by a 660cc, three-cylinder turbocharged engine manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation – the s.
Swansea City’s Lionel Messi: Wilfried Bony and the Vencer Sarthe Dutch supercar Published: 25/07/2013 12:06:00
Wilfried Bony scored 37 goals in 36 appearances for Vitesse last season. And now he is coming to Wales ready to take the English Premier League by storm, hoping to help Mich.
EXCLUSIVE: Automotive leather industry set to grow ‘significantly’ as PETA and RSPCA encourage drivers to opt for more eco-friendly alternativesPublished: 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.
Gorgeous Jaguar C-X75 makes surprise public debut at GoodwoodPublished: 12/07/2013 12:59:00
The Jaguar C-X75 is set to make a surprise public dynamic debut today at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The prototype hypercar, one of only five development and test cars in existence, will make its public dynamic debut in the Michelin Supercar Run today along with.
Dramatic sculpture unveiled at Goodwood to celebrate fifty years of the Porsche 911Published: 12/07/2013 12:25:00
For five decades, the Porsche 911 has been at the heart of the Porsche brand, and this weekend the iconic sports coupe takes centre stage at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, .
VUHL and Stirling Moss reveal lightweight supercar at RAC ClubPublished: 03/07/2013 15:33:00
After many months of secrecy, the VUHL 05 road-legal lightweight supercar has finally arrived.Unveiled by VUHL Automotive founders Guillermo and Iker Echeverria and Alberto Chapa to an audience of invited press, VIP guests and motorsport royalty, including Sir Stirling Mos.
McLaren’s Le Mans heritage to be showcased at Goodwood Festival of SpeedPublished: 19/06/2013 14:56:00
As teams and drivers prepare for this weekend’s running of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, McLaren has confirmed that the 1995 race-winning McLaren F1 GTR will take to the G.
VUHL 05 exclusive image released - the Mexican supercar set to take the world by stormPublished: 11/06/2013 10:39:00
Following the global announcement from VUHL Automotive in March, confirming it is embarking on the launch of an all-new road-legal lightweight supercar – the VUHL 05 – the c.
The Vencer Sarthe: The 'very balanced' Dutch supercar to be unveiled to Britain at Salon PrivéPublished: 10/06/2013 14:15:00
Dutch super car manufacturer Vencer will reveal the Sarthe to the UK for the first time in the stunning grounds of Syon House. Vencer was established in 2012 by Robert Cobbe.
Jaguar car designer Ian Callum wins 'Interior Designer of the Year' awardPublished: 07/06/2013 12:24:00
Ian Callum, Director of Design for Jaguar, has been declared ''Interior Designer of the Year'' in the Automotive Interiors Expo Awards.On receiving the award, Ian Callum sai.
Ford wins prestigious International Engine of the Year accolade for second consecutive year with its EcoBoost technologyPublished: 06/06/2013 11:10:00
Ford’s ultra-fuel efficient and spirited 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, designed and engineered in the UK, has been named 2013 International Engine of the Year, marking t.
205mph Aston Martin V12 Vantage S pictures revealed, wowing sports car fans with seven-speed gearboxPublished: 29/05/2013 10:08:00
Aston Martin is taking sports car performance to extremes with the announcement of the new V12 Vantage S.The new car replaces the outgoing V12 Vantage in markets around the .
Lamborghini set to celebrate 50th anniversary at 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of PowerPublished: 28/05/2013 19:07:00
Lamborghini is to celebrate its 50th anniversary – ‘100 years of innovation in half the time’ – at the 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power.From June 14 to 16 visitors will be.
Sir Chris Hoy and Daniel Day Lewis euphoric after crossing Mille Miglia finish line with classic JaguarsPublished: 24/05/2013 12:22:00
Jaguar’s star cars which entered into the Mille Miglia 2013 have all featured in a new short film.The 1,000 mile tour, which is a celebration of ‘The World’s Most Beautiful .
BMW i3 and BMW i8 UK dealers revealed, as interest in ultra-modern city cars remains ‘extremely high’Published: 20/05/2013 13:15:00
BMW today revealed its network of UK dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company’s revolutionary new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobil.
F1 Star Max Chilton poses for photos as vintage supercars are shown off at Warren ClassicPublished: 07/05/2013 14:49:00
The Warren Golf and Country Club, Nr Maldon Essex, is celebrating after a spectacular event that saw approximately seven thousand people enjoying its inaugural classic and s.
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.
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.
New Mercedes SLS AMG GT Coupe and SLS AMD Black Series Coupe ‘to be the fastest and most powerful Mercedes production vehicle ever’Published: 22/04/2013 13:47:00
Ahead of orders opening in July 2013, the new UK line up for the SLS AMG has been unveiled, with two models – the new SLS AMG GT Coupé and the mighty SLS AMG Black Series Co.
Hyundai reveal E4U futuristic concept for combating chaos of inner-city congestionPublished: 12/04/2013 12:00:00
HYUNDAI has revealed ‘unique concepts’ as it predicts how transport in large cities will look in the coming decades. Engineers from the South Korean car manufacturer created.
New Range Rover Sport revealed in New York: 'The fastest, most agile, most responsive Land Rover ever'Published: 27/03/2013 14:31:00
The all-new 503bhp Range Rover Sport has been revealed to the world on the streets of New York.The £55,000 4x4 is the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever, wit.
Jaguar Land Rover to pump £2.75 billion into innovation, after showing world's first 9-speed automatic transmission in range rover evoquePublished: 05/03/2013
Jaguar Land Rover is showcasing its latest plans for further investment in technology and innovation at the Geneva Motor Show.The British car manufacturer says it .
Geneva 2013: The Production-Ready Volkswagen XL1Published: 04/03/2013
Volkswagen will be showcasing its XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The most fuel-efficient production car in the world, with a fuel consumption value of 0.9 l/100 km (approximately 313mpg), will go into production at the company's Osnab.
UK car and engine exports drop significantly as car industry gears up for 'strong year'Published: 21/02/2013
THE NUMBER of UK-built cars made in January increased by 1,499 compared to the same period last year - a modest increase of only 1.2 per cent to 129,049."Output is typically.
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.
Seat Leon Sports Coupe bursting with new technologyPublished: 12/02/2013
It's packed with state-of-the-art infotainment, intelligent driver assistance systems, systematic weight reduction measures, the latest generation of engines, and a chassis tuned to strike the perfect balance between comfortable day-to-day use and fun racing-like driving s.
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.
Formula One teams rush to order 24-carat gold ZircoFlex to repel 98% of heat from exhausts and enginesPublished: 16/01/2013
RACING TEAMS are rushing to fit this season's racing cars with a new ultra-thin sheet of flexible gold ceramic - 2013's most advanced innovation in repelling heat away from .
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.
Overweight drivers destroying costly efforts to improve fuel efficiencyPublished: 22/10/2012
They may wish to save money on their car costs but obesity is having an adverse impact on motorists.But for every additional 7st in a car, fuel economy will drop by two per .
