Reading Time: 2 minutes 21 October, Aston Hill, Halton: It was 95 years ago that the car which came to be known as ‘Cloverleaf’, XR 1981, lined up at the bottom of Aston Hill. One of just eight customer cars built in late 1923, this very early Aston Martin was competing against two Bugattis andContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes From 24th to 27th October, the Mugello racetrack in Tuscany played host to the Finali Mondiali. This was another perfect opportunity for Hublot and Ferrari to celebrate their partnership, which was established in 2011. As the last event in the Ferrari calendar, the Finali Mondiali closes the 2019 Ferrari Racing worldContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutes Aston Martin’s first SUV subjected to extensive track development programme, realising performance levels that match existing Aston Martin sportscars. Real-world test regime ensures DBX test programme becomes most extensive of any Aston Martin in history. DBX to have true breadth of character with the practicality and comfort of an SUV matched withContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Striking enhancements to third generation of Bentley’s luxury four-door Grand Tourer. All-new Flying Spur given option of distinctive Blackline specification. Exterior brightware replaced with bold black on model that combines sports sedan agility with modern limousine refinement. Even the iconic Flying B mascot receives the Blackline treatment. Cutting-edge technology and exquisite modern craftsmanship. Driver-focussed FlyingContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes Aston Martin Racing clinches first Vantage GTE victory of WEC season. First double-class victory first for Aston Martin Vantage GTE in WEC. Team earns first double-podium for Vantage as sister car finishes third. TF Sport captures first win in WEC to cap an amazing month for team.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes 23 September 2019, Goodwood: Groundbreaking all-electric Rolls-Royce experimental model comes home to Goodwood after touring the globe for almost four years. Rolls-Royce 103EX will be displayed at the company’s headquarters to underline marque’s commitment to future developments in electric power (4k images at the end of the article). Rolls-RoyceContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Aston Martin Valkyrie has broken cover after making its dynamic public debut in front of an enthusiastic crowd ahead of the 2019 British Grand Prix. Piloted by Aston Martin High-Performance Test Driver Chris Goodwin, the 1,160bhp machine, took to Silverstone’s world-famous Grand Prix circuit for its first public demonstration run.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes One of the most iconic cars from Bentley’s history – Sir Tim Birkin’s 1929 supercharged 4½-litre “Blower” – is to be reborn with a new build of 12 matching cars, each individually handcrafted by a team of specialists from Bentley’s bespoke and coachwork division, Mulliner. Together, the new cars willContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes IWC Schaffhausen’s international motorsport team participated in its second Arosa Classic Car event this weekend. Racing driver Bernd Schneider skilfully drove the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” for the Swiss watchmaking company on the route from Langwies to Arosa at the 15th edition of the hill climb event.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Bentley is releasing new dynamic images of its visionary EXP 100 GT concept car to celebrate a stunning presence at Monterey Car Week 2019, which was crowned with a Bentley taking the coveted ‘Best of Show’ prize at the pinnacle Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes TAG Heuer and Porsche enter a long-term agreement for their Formula E engagement, as the Swiss luxury watchmaker becomes Title and Timing Partner. The Porsche works entry into the ABB FIA Formula E Championship 2019/2020 will be under the name of TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team.Continue Reading