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Goodwood Announces 81st Members’ Meeting Dates

Goodwood has announced the dates and ticket details for its 81st Members’ Meeting scheduled to take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2024. With a full weekend of racing scheduled, the Goodwood Road Racing Club - which marked its 25th anniversary in 2023 – will be welcomed to the event.

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100 Years of Le Mans to be Celebrated at Salon Privé

The centenary celebrations of the Le Mans 24 Hours will continue later this month at Salon Privé with a display of five famous cars that have graced the event over the years. Held at the palatial grounds of Blenheim Palace from August 30 to September 2, Salon Privé is one of the most anticipated events in the motoring calendar and plays host to an array of cars, both modern and classic.

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Nissan Reduces Pricing Across Ariya Line Up

Nissan UK has revealed the pricing across the range of its fully electric ARIYA and whilst it starts from £39,645, this represents something of a saving. As bargains go by, this may not be near the top of the list but for people looking to make their first venture into the EV SUV market, this may be one of the better options.

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New Renault Clio E-tech Pricing & Spec Announced

One of the most iconic and popular ‘first cars’ has been updated and given a new bold look. Yes, it’s the latest generation of France’s best-selling car, the Renault Clio, now called the Clio E-Tech. With over 1.1 million Clios sold to date, it has undergone some significant styling changes, added new technology and has a single hybrid powertrain.

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Lotus London Flagship Store Opens in Mayfair

Lotus recently displayed its full range on the track at Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking a watershed moment for the Norfolk-based brand as it transitions to a fully electric lineup in the future. Now Lotus has opened its doors to customers by creating its first flagship European global brand centre in Mayfair, London.

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Alpine Ramps Up A424 Preparations Ahead of Track Debut

After the reveal of its A424_β showpiece car at Le Mans in June, French manufacturer Alpine has ramped up preparations for its future with the LMDh built for the premier Hypercar category of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC).

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Polo GTI Edition 25 Available to Order

Volkswagen has opened the order books for the new limited edition Polo GTI. Limited to just 2,500 models worldwide, the new version celebrates a quarter of a century since Volkswagen added the ‘GTI’ letters to a Polo, with 350 coming to the UK.

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Nissan Reaches 1 Million EV Sales Milestone

Nissan has announced it has surpassed one million global sales of electric vehicles, with almost a third of those having been to customers in Europe. Representing a major milestone for the Japanese brand and reasserting its long term vision, called Ambition 2030.

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Over £1.2 Million Worth of Classics Sold at National Motorcycle Museum

July 12th saw the staging of the H&H Classics auction at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull which boasted a huge variety of motorbikes and scooters, each with its own value and unique story to tell. It proved a roaring success, with over £1.2 million worth of sales from a total of 248 items available for sale.

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Final Ford Fiesta Production Sees Rise in Online Searches

Ford recently discontinued the Ford Fiesta, ending production of a car that covered seven generations and spanned nearly 50 years. Car & Classic has revealed that there has been a substantial increase in the number of Fiesta searches with a 206% spike on its online platform.

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JBR Capital Launches New Luxury Car Report

JBR Capital has released the first edition of a new quarterly Luxury Car Report which provides an in-depth insight into the most popular vehicles financed in the UK, as well as sale numbers and prices.

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Hennessey Supercharges 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the latest car to be given a boost by Hennessey Performance, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator. The company has re-engineered more than 12,000 vehicles since its inception in 1991, tackling sports cars, muscle cars and even trucks and SUVs.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Arrives with Bold New Design

Hyundai Motor Company revealed the latest generation of its Santa Fe SUV, in a first full model change since 2018. Originally created in 2011, the Santa Fe is now in its fifth generation and coincides with Hyundai’s intention to move up the scale towards becoming a more premium brand.

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One-Off Ferrari KC23 Fully Unveiled After Goodwood Hill Run

Ferrari gave fans a brief glimpse of the latest addition to its ‘One-Off’ series at the Festival of Speed recently and now it had fully unveiled its creation, the Ferrari KC23. Part of the Prancing Horse’s Special Projects programme, it was commissioned by one of Ferrari’s leading collectors, which the Italian marque does for its most loyal customers.

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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023 Round Up

The 30th edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed had a memorable weekend with several milestones and debuts amongst a ton of action down in Sussex. Not even the severe wind that caused Saturday’s festivities to be called off could dampen spirits, although this was remarked for its rare occurrence, being the first time in 30 years that any day has had to be cancelled.

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Morgan Returns to the USA with Super 3

After its initial February 2022 launch, Morgan Motor Company recently announced the arrival of Super 3 to the United States in a return to the country for the Worcestershire marque.

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1991 Le Mans Winning Mazda 787B Returns to Goodwood

The 1991 Le Mans winning Mazda 787B will make the trip across the channel to the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed after demonstrations at the recent 24 Hours of Le Mans and Le Mans Classic. In the centenary year of the iconic 24 hour race, the 787B will be part of a fleet of other Le Mans contenders in what marks its first appearance at Goodwood for eight years.

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Kia EV9 Pricing and Spec Revealed Ahead of Goodwood Debut

On July 6th, pre-orders began in the UK for the Kia EV9, Kia’s brand new flagship three-row SUV. It’s been a bumper week of information, with pricing and specifications revealed as well as news of a public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed where it will take on the iconic Hill Climb.

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