Car & Classic are to feature an extremely rare 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Supergioiello steeped in competition history as part of a seven day auction from September 17th. Chassis 01549 has a large racing pedigree and graced the famous Monte Carlo rally as well as further motorsport outings.

The MINI Plant Oxford will transform into to all-electric production facility from 2030 as part of a £600 million investment, BMW Group has today announced. Supported by the UK Government, the investment will help secure jobs at the Oxford plant and Swindon body-pressing facilities bringing the total amount of investment to £3 billion since 2000.

Joining the two rare Bentleys at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, as part of the H&H Classics 30th anniversary sale is a rare 1949 Aston Martin 2/2.6-Litre Sports 'DB1'. Coming from long term ownership, it is the rarest of all the ‘David Brown’ production models and is expected to fetch between £100,000 - £140,000.

There are many questions to be answered in this week’s Media Round Up. Could the end be near for SEAT? Why are some drivers reluctant to switch to EVs? Do drivers prefer manual or automatic? Also, what is the car competing to be made into the latest Hot Wheels toy?

Skoda has confirmed the news that the new Superb - unlike the new Volkswagen Passat - won’t be available only as an Estate but will also be available as a regular Hatch. The latest drip of information to come from Skoda gives us more of an insight into what to expect before the full reveal in November.

Volkswagen will offer up to £4,500 as part of a scrappage scheme created to help people affected by the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across London. Drivers with older vehicles which fail to meet the minimum emissions standard are now facing daily charges of £12.50 since the changes from August 29th.

Audi has unveiled its newly refreshed Q8. Along with a few changes in design, there are technological advances in terms of infotainment. Customers will have a choice of different spec when it comes to buying and the sporty SQ8 is also on offer for those who really want to push the boat out.

As part of H&H Classics’ 30 year celebrations as a brand, two rare Bentleys will go on sale at the latest of its auctions at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford on September 20th. Both cars are steeped in history and are likely to attract a high level of interest.

Oshe Automotive has revealed what it is calling its first “Adventure” build, at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall. Based on a classic Land Rover Defender, each build will be named after an African river. Okovango is the name of this one and will be followed by Limpopo, Zambezi and Sabie in the future.

In a global premiere in the heart of New York City, Lotus today unveiled Emeya, a car that the company is calling its first four-door hyper-GT. We know that after the release of the Emira, Lotus is now fully in the electric vehicle making business and the latest offering will take inspiration from its 75 years of engineering and design to make a car that is exciting to drive.

Ford has fully revealed the Mustang Mach-E Rally at IAA Mobility in Munich alongside a video demonstrating its capabilities both on tarmac and dirt. Punters may have already seen the car at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Mustang Mach-E Rally represents the first ever rally-inspired EV.

BMW has expanded its all-electric offering with the introduction of the iX1 eDrive 20 which is available to order now. A newer, more economical, variant of its popular Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), the iX1 eDrive 20 is the same spacious model inside and is powered by a single electric motor, offering a range of 268 to 296 miles.

In this week’s Media Round Up, Škoda wins big at the 2023 Auto Express Driver Used Car Awards, Volkswagen releases pictures of its new Passat and Ryan Reynolds takes delivery of his new motorcycle. Also, if you’re living near London, check whether your car is ULEZ compliant because if not, Auto Trader may have some feasable solutions.

MG Motor UK is celebrating a triple win at the What Car? Electric Car Awards 2023, with two of its most popular all-electric models winning their respective categories.

Salon Privé Concours at Blenheim Palace has finished for another year and with that comes the announcement of the awards winners. Two intensive days of judging took place and awards ranged across different classes, covering categories like Most Elegant, Best Interior, Most Opulent and, of course, Best of Show.

Italian supercar maker Bizzarrini has revealed The Giotto in an outstanding tribute to its founder who died in May of this year. Revealed in full, the images show the V12, carbon fibre-bodied supercar with a striking design thanks to the work of father and son team, Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro, of GFG Style.

Hampton Court Palace was a sea of cars as petrolheads gathered for the first day of the annual Concours of Elegance taking place this weekend. Over 500 cars will grace the grounds of Henry VIII’s former home including some of the most important vehicles in history, with a specific focus on the Centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours race.

Salon Privé 2023 at Blenheim Palace has opened in spectacular style as just weeks after its global reveal, the new Aston Martin DB12 Volante made its European debut. Other highlights from the opening day included Electrogenic unveiling its latest and most complex bespoke electric creation and the latest offering from the Little Car Company.

In a year that marks 100 years since the birth of Carroll Shelby, new CSX10000 Shelby Cobras will be available as turnkey cars for the first time in almost 60 years, with the UK initially the only place they’ll be available through specialist retailer Clive Sutton

Taking place online from 4–11 October, RM Sotheby’s is to offer items from 1992 Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell’s Legacy Collection. Housed for many years in his museum on the island of Jersey, the collection is being offered directly from Nigel Mansell’s long-term ownership.