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Rolls-Royce Sunningdale open new luxury showroom
Having been in the works for the last 18 months, the resigned and redeveloped Rolls-Royce Sunningdale showroom in the south east corner of Berkshire has opened its doors.
Facelift for Hyundai Bayon nearly three years after launch
After its launch in 2021, the Hyundai Bayon has had exterior and interior upgrades to freshen it up for 2024. The most noticeable changes are inside with new equipment now coming as standard.
McLaren unveil 2024 F1 livery
The first glimpse of the 2024 Formula One season is here as McLaren became the first team to unveil how its car will look for the upcoming season. MCL38 will be fully unveiled on February 14th at Silverstone before heading to Bahrain for pre-season testing a week later.
New Rubber Ducky Volkswagen T-Cross now available
When Volkswagen released its new T-Cross in the UK at the start of the year, the company decided to let its followers on social media choose the name for the new yellow paint colour and the winning name with 46% of the vote was bath time inspiring Rubber Ducky.
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 theme announced
Goodwood has announced its theme for the 2024 Festival of Speed will be ‘Horseless to Hybrid – Revolutions in Power’, celebrating the journey from the origins of motorsport to where we are today.
Nissan X-Trail Mountain Rescue takes on the slopes
Nissan has created a modified X-Trail to demonstrate its e-4ORCE technology. The all-wheel drive vehicle has been taken to European ski slopes this winter and modified as a mountain rescue vehicle.
Praga Bohema enters production
Praga’s first road legal hypercar has entered production in the Czech Republic. First revealed as a prototype in 2022, the Praga Bohema may be the last new petrol-powered hypercar and will be produced in low numbers over the next four years.
Hyundai Unveil ‘NPX1’ Concept Model in Tokyo
At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, Hyundai unveiled the ‘IONIQ 5 N NPX1’, a concept model equipped with prototype N Performance Parts. Prototype N Performance Parts seen on the NPX1 concept will continue to be developed ahead of availability in 2024, starting with the release of the IONIQ 5 N.
SEAT Ibiza Anniversary Limited Edition celebrates 40 years of the model
After 40 years in production and selling over six million units, SEAT is to celebrate its most iconic model - the Ibiza - with a limited edition called ‘Anniversary’. The car will be available to order in the UK from Q1 2024.
Torrens Trophy win for Triumph
This week, Triumph Motorcycles was awarded the Torrens Trophy at an event at the Royal Automobile Club in London. The prestigious award has been given to recipients since the 1970s and recognises Britain’s highest achiever in motorcycling and motorcycle racing.
The 2024 Mazda2 Hybrid will arrive in March
The 2024 Mazda2 Hybrid will arrive in the UK from March. Sporting a new front bumper and grille design, all imagined at Mazda’s European Design Studio in Germany, the car’s overall design has been given a fresher look.
Guenther Steiner leaves Haas
Guenther Steiner has left his role as Team Principal of the Haas F1 Team after 10 years at the helm. Following discussions with team owner Gene Haas, the Italian will be replaced by Ayao Komatsu, previously Director of Engineering at the US-based team.
Honda 0 Series showcased with two EV concepts
At the CES 2024 event in Las Vegas, Honda unveiled its ‘Honda 0 Series’ which will launch in 2026 worldwide. Two concept models - Saloon and Space-Hub - were presented for the first time to demonstrate what it's all about. Also being shown for the first time was the new H mark that will be used exclusively for the next generation of EV models from Honda.
Rare Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato Competizione to be auctioned
Online car auction site Car & Classic is to offer the opportunity to purchase a rare 1968 Lancia Fulvia Sport Competizione Zagato with bids able to be placed from January 10th. One of 25 rumoured to be produced and 19 left in circulation, the 1968 Lancia Fulvia Sport Competizione Zagato followed on and took inspiration from the 1300 version of the Lancia Fulvia Sport which was a successful model for the Italian coachbuilder.
The Triumph Daytona is Back: Daytona 660 Launched
Triumph launches the new Daytona 660—a 93HP, 3-cylinder sports bike embracing the middleweight sports bike category at £8,595. The Triumph Daytona is officially back with an all-new design, a new 3-cylinder engine, new geometry, and tech. In the words of the Triumph development team, the new Daytona 660 promises exciting dynamics, a thrilling ride, and class-leading build quality and specs at a price that may surprise you.
Formula E returns this weekend in Mexico City
Formula E returns this Saturday in Mexico City as 11 teams and 22 drivers battle for the championship in 2024. Season 10 of the Formula E Championship will have 17 races, making it the longest to date.
New Year Honours for Horner and Dennis
There was special recognition for two members of the world of motorsport this week as King Charles III’s New Year Honours List was released with Red Bull Racing’s Christian Horner and former McLaren boss Ron Dennis both recognised.
NIO Founder Completes 1000+km Journey on a Single Charge
NIO Founder, Chairman and CEO William Li has driven a NIO ET7 over 1,000km on a single charge, marking a new milestone for the company. Range anxiety is one of the most common issues with potential EV customers and NIO is making the effort to combat that by showcasing its latest Ultra Long Range 150kWh battery pack.
Jamie Chadwick to Make Goodwood Racing Debut
Three-time W Series Champion and Indy NXT driver Jamie Chadwick will make her Goodwood racing debut at the 81st Members’ Meeting in 2024. The Brit will get behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang as she competes in the Ken Miles Cup and Gordon Spice Trophy.
New McLaren GTS Revealed
McLaren has revealed the GTS, a replacement for the McLaren GT that has been given something of a refresh for 2024. The changes that have been made led McLaren to claim that this is the best of its class when it comes to power-to-weight ratio.