On this week’s Media Round Up…the opening of a new Maserati store concept featuring a certain David Beckham, order books open again for the highly praised KAMM 912c, statistics on luggage capacity concerns and the chance to become the world’s greatest parent.

Oxfordshire based renowned MG restomod specialist Frontline Cars (Frontline) has revealed its latest offerings to the automotive world: the LE60 and BEE EV Editions, ahead of their public global debuts at the upcoming Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble on 8 October.

This week, the winners of the Business Car Awards 2023 were announced with prizes handed out at a black tie ceremony at the Hilton, London Bankside. The big winner on the night was BMW, picking up five awards including a second consecutive win for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year.

When Rishi Sunak announced this week that the ban of new petrol and diesel car sales would be pushed back from 2030 to 2035, it was met with a variety of responses. Crucially, the motoring industry, which makes decisions on its future production years in advance, had a lot to say about the announcement.

The McLaren GT has been given the McLaren Special Operations (MSO) treatment with four new designs of the car that will be limited to just two of each and will be exclusive to the UK. The total production of eight cars features unique colours and interior materials that take influence from McLaren’s illustrious history as a brand.

The Morgan Super 3 made its United States debut at The Bridge VII this weekend, with two specially commissioned bespoke models. From the hallowed grounds of the Bridgehampton Race Circuit to the beautiful surroundings of The Bridge Golf Club, the public debut of the Super 3 marks the official reintroduction of Morgan to the United States following the model’s launch earlier this summer.

The INEOS Grenadier will soon be seen across North America with production already beginning in France as INEOS Automotive start to fulfil the 7,000 orders already placed in the USA. First customer deliveries are due to start in November for the USA and a couple of months later for Canadian buyers.

Britain company David Brown Automotive has revealed the arrival of Mini eMastered, combining bespoke luxury with one of the most classic car designs. At its 18,000 sq ft facility in Silverstone, production will begin in combining timeless aesthetics with electric power ahead of the first example being revealed later this autumn.

The most popular Volkswagen in the world, the Tiguan, was showcased to the world this week. The mid-sized SUV has been responsible for 7.6 million sales since its initial release in 2007 and the third generation could be in dealerships by the first quarter of 2024.

This week on the Media Round Up we have confirmed dates for the 2024 Goodwood Revival, news from Audi and its ‘Make the Switch’ campaign, 70 years since Juan Manuel Fangio’s win at Monza, a 911 EV conversion from Sacrilege Motors and new exhaust systems from Milltek Sport.

In one of its largest and most stunning auction catalogues ever produced, H&H Classics will be offering a spectacular collection of more than 200 lots worth over £9 million at its 30th anniversary sale on 20 September, at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Let’s have one final look at some of the ones to look out for at the upcoming auction.

This month marks 60 years of Aston Martin’s legendary and iconic DB5, a car that has transcended both the world of motoring and cinema in its long lifespan, becoming a British icon in the process. The model was a key factor in establishing Aston Martin as one of the world’s most desirable luxury brands.

Volkswagen has given us a preview of what its future performance models could look like, with the unveiling of the ID X Performance in Locarno, Switzerland. Based on the ID 7, the electric super saloon is track focused in both its performance and styling, with lowered suspension and dual motors enabling 558bhp.

Taking place at the heart of Italy’s Motor Valley, at the majestic 18th Century Palazzo di Varignana, is the inaugural Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705, an event that will see some of the rarest cars in the world come to Italy for three days between October 13-15.

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.