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Automobili Pininfarina recognised with three international awards
Luxury EV manufacturer Automobili Pininfarina has kicked off 2024 with a trio of international accolades, building on a successful 2023 which saw the brand acquire a record number of bespoke commissions for its Battista hyper GT.
The new BMW 5 Series Touring, from £69,040
BMW has revealed its sixth generation 5 Series Touring which features larger dimensions, modern interior design updates and for the first time ever, the option of an all-electric model.
Introducing the new Audi RS 6 Avant GT
Introducing the new Audi RS 6 Avant GT, the performance estate’s final farewell to petrol power before things switch to plug-in and full EV powertrains. Priced at £176,975, this special edition of the Audi RS 6 is limited to just 660 units - 60 of which will be coming to the UK.
More carbon fibre on display as Alpine showcase 2024 livery
Alpine F1 are the latest team to release their 2024 car and the result is another batch of carbon fibre. The A525 was presented as part of an event at Enstone which also saw the release of Alpine’s World Endurance Championship car.
Third series of Clarkson’s Farm coming to Prime on May 3rd
The much anticipated third series of Clarkson’s Farm now has a release date. Coming to Prime Video on May 3rd, it continues to follow the antics of Jeremy Clarkson on Diddly Squat Farm in Chipping Norton as he navigates the realities of life as a farmer in Britain.
Sauber F1 reveal drastic new Stake livery after switch from Alfa Romeo
Formerly racing under the Alfa Romeo name, Sauber will now go by the name Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber and the Kick fluorescent green heavily influences the livery along with carbon - something many teams seem to have chosen this year.
From Mr Bean to The Queen: Iconic 4x4s coming up for sale
On sale soon…three intriguing 4x4s, two of which have famous owners and one inspired by Britain’s most famous fictional spy represent a unique opportunity for lucky buyers.
Mini Clubman production ends
It was the end of an era on Monday as the last Mini Clubman rolled off the production line, 55 years after the model’s debut in 1969. Since its initial launch, over 1.1 million Clubman vehicles have been created, over half coming from Mini’s Oxford Plant, and have been exported to more than 50 countries.
First images of refreshed Skoda Octavia released ahead of premiere
After its launch in 1996, and now in its fourth generation, the latest iteration has been given something of a facelift, with new sporty LED Matrix beam headlights, redesigned bumpers and an updated grille.
Redefined by Urban Automotive: The Rolls-Royce Ghost
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is the latest vehicle to receive the Urban Automotive treatment, with styling upgrades and a specialised carbon fibre enhancement package distinguishing it from the rest. First seen at SEMA in Las Vegas in October 2023, it builds on the success of Urban’s reimagined Rolls-Royce Cullinan which came in 2022.
Haas unveil 2024 design & livery
Haas have kicked off launch season in the world of F1 by revealing their challenger for the 2024 season in a series of digital renders.
The Grand Tour’s penultimate episode coming February 16th
The Grand Tour: Sand Job will see the trio head to Mauritania, where they follow the route of the Paris-Dakar rally in modified sports cars - Jeremy in a Jaguar F Type V6, Richard in an Aston Martin Volante V12 and James in a Maserati.
H.R. Owen Group adds Lotus to its portfolio
H.R. Owen is one of the leading dealer groups and currently is the official UK retailer for iconic brands including Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce. The addition of Lotus comes as the Norfolk-based marque’s newest models like the Evija, Emira, Eletre and most recently, the Emeya, are still fresh to the market.
Andretti bid to join F1 in 2026 rejected
Whilst there is potential for Andretti to be accepted in 2028, key stakeholders in F1 analysed the initial proposal and concluded that an 11th team wouldn’t add value. It was also felt that Andretti would not be competitive on the grid.
Dacia Sandrider set to compete at 2025 Dakar Rally
Taking inspiration from its Manifesto, the concept car revealed last year, the Romanian manufacturer has developed the Sandrider with the help of British motorsport specialist Prodrive.
A look at the Macan, the first all-electric SUV from Porsche
Meet the new Porsche Macan. Now fully electric, it comes ten years after the launch of the first generation and Porsche claims it has been taken to a new level.
Lewis Hamilton set for shock Ferrari move in 2025
Currently being reported by a number of senior sources, an official announcement could be due imminently. The move would see him drive alongside Charles Leclerc in what would surely be the best pound for pound lineup in F1.
Drive To Survive Season 6 coming soon to Netflix
The latest instalment of Netflix’s popular Formula 1 fly on the wall documentary Drive To Survive is to be released on February 23rd.
New Aston Martin Vantage teased ahead of February launch
After 2023 brought us the new DB12, Aston Martin will continue to update its fleet with the launch of the latest generation of Vantage on February 12th.
London Electric Vehicle Company produce new L380 prototype
Named L380 as a nod to the world’s largest airliner, the Airbus A380, the eight-seat MPV will initially go on sale in China, where it is now in production, but will come to the UK by 2026