12 November 2020, 04:44 PM
BMW Group UK announces a new partnership with Off Grid Energy to create a sustainable, second-life solution for BMW and MINI electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
BMW Group UK will supply Off Grid Energy, market leaders in energy storage, with battery modules for them to adapt to create mobile power units, giving retired BMW and MINI EV batteries a useful second-life when they can no longer efficiently be used in cars.
Graeme Grieve, CEO BMW Group UK, said “BMW Group will have 25 electrifie
12 November 2020, 07:43 AM
The all-new Skoda Octavia has been crowned Auto Express Car of the Year in the UK’s most prestigious new-car awards.
The announcement, made this afternoon in an online broadcast, saw the Octavia scoop the coveted title, as well as Compact Family Car of the Year and Estate Car of the Year. Auto Express’ team of expert judges praised the car’s blend of exceptional all-round abilities and outstanding value for money.
Steve Fowler, Editor-in-Chief of Auto Express, said: “Since launching in
11 November 2020, 03:41 PM
Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type in 2021, E-Type UK is pleased to offer this extremely early Series 1 that perfectly exemplifies the fascinating developments hidden with the first E-type design – Chassis 875407.
Chassis 407 is the 407th left-hand-drive roadster to have rolled off the production line, and the 21st model built after the final outside bonnet locker E-type. Today seen finished in a heritage correct Opalescent Gunmetal over Red interior with French Grey hood,
11 November 2020, 11:37 AM
Bell Sport and Classic is excited to welcome three iconic modern Ferrari models to its dealership. Available for sale now from its Hertfordshire showroom are three incredible lightweight and V8-powered examples from Maranello – a 360 Challenge Stradale, a 458 Speciale and a 488 Pista – representing some of the most driver-focused performance cars to come from the iconic Italian brand in recent years.
The first is an extremely desirable and sought after 2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale,
11 November 2020, 07:41 AM
By all means, the latest 1-series M135i xDrive may be seen and does not have to hide from its class competitors. Its athletic exterior with distinctive details knows how to convince by its extremely striking front with large air intakes, prominent double kidney in mesh design and slanted adaptive LED headlights, as well as the rear spoiler and the wide rear apron in diffuser optics.
With its sporty, progressive design it stands up to its strength. This leading role is further enhanced by
10 November 2020, 06:34 PM
The husband and wife team of Andrew and Anne Davies drove their splendid 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster to a convincing overall victory in Bespoke Rallies’ recent and much-anticipated Highland 1000 classic rally.
It was the very first event of its type since the national lockdown, and was achieved before Scotland was again forced to implement major restrictions, and was therefore a unique opportunity for the fun-loving motorsport fraternity to dust off their treasured cars, and briefly once ag
10 November 2020, 06:33 PM
The Bentley Flying Spur – hailed as “the best luxury sedan in the world” – is now available with Bentley’s renowned and highly successful V8 powertrain, as an alternative to the iconic W12.
Research from the last ten years shows a significant shift in the usage of the Flying Spur from chauffeur-driven owners to customers driving themselves with passengers accompanying them. Global research (including two customer clinics in America and China) also demonstrated that over 40 per cent of cus
10 November 2020, 06:33 PM
A true mid-engine classic from Great Britain, which has been manufactured over a truly long period of 28 years and continuously developed during this time, is the Lotus Esprit with up to 354 hp. The team from JM Car design from Bergheim near Cologne, in cooperation with JMS Fahrzeugteile, has given a copy of this unforgettable sports car a refinement in the form of a new wheelset.
This presents itself absolutely stylish and contemporary: It is a three-part Kerscher CS rims in a filigree Y
09 November 2020, 03:21 PM
Despite the challenges of 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic, new research by DS Automobiles has revealed almost a quarter of the UK public (24%) are still likely to make a premium purchase over the next twelve months. According to the poll, respondents plan to invest over £3,500 on average to procure items including jewellery, technology, designer clothing and holidays; while over a quarter of those surveyed (28.3%) are looking to purchase a new car.
When making a premium purchase decision,
09 November 2020, 03:21 PM
With the world premiere of the new Golf GTI Clubsport, Volkswagen is writing the next chapter of the successful Golf story. The Clubsport has a power output of 221 kW (300 PS) and is the new flagship model of the eighth Golf GTI generation. With its enhanced turbocharged engine, new fully connected running gear, and the brand new Nürburgring driving profile designed for the legendary Nordschleife track in Germany, the Golf GTI Clubsport marks a new milestone for driving dynamics among front-
09 November 2020, 03:21 PM
Renault is expanding its offering of E-TECH powertrain options across a wider range of models giving customers more choice than ever before in choosing the perfect model for their needs. The models have been announced at Renault’s first eWays event, a forum dedicated to exploring the future of electric mobility, running from 15th to 27th October 2020.
Following the introduction of E-TECH powertrains on All-New Clio, New Megane and All-New Captur, Renault is set to rapidly expand the numbe
06 November 2020, 07:10 PM
The Octavia vRS launches with a 245PS 2.0 TSI DSG model with prices starting from £31,495 OTR. Available in both hatch and estate body styles, the launch model is the first of a range of Octavia vRS models set to arrive over the coming months. These will include a manual version of the launch 2.0 TSI 245PS model, a 2.0 TDI 200PS DSG with the option of four-wheel drive and the brand’s first electrified vRS model – a 245PS Octavia vRS iV DSG.
The fourth-generation Octavia vRS introduces a n