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Mercedes W15 revealed as they bid to aim Red Bull dominance
Launched on Wednesday at Silverstone, the black livery from last season has been given some traditional Mercedes silver and the same green used on the title sponsor logo Petronas.
Ferrari reveal its 2024 F1 challenger, the SF-24
Attention has been firmly fixed on Ferrari lately with the recent announcement of the signing of Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season. The team will be hoping to get into fighting shape ahead of his arrival and potentially challenge for their first constructors’ championship since 2008 and first drivers’ title since Kimi Räikkönen won in 2007.
Aston Martin unveils fastest ever Vantage
Introducing the new Aston Martin Vantage, something that is set to challenge the likes of the Porsche 911 Turbo S and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S at the extreme heights of sports car manufacturing, perhaps even into supercar territory. However, a boost in power and performance compared to its predecessor will come at a price, as prices are expected to start at around £165,000.
Lunaz reveal electrified James Bond-inspired Range Rover Safari
Electric specialist Lunaz has announced its latest creation - a 1983 short-wheelbase Range Rover Safari based on the same variant driven in Octopussy, the 1983 James Bond film.
Visa Cash App RB launch 2024 F1 car in Las Vegas
Formerly known as AlphaTauri, the sister team of Red Bull has gone with an old Toro Rosso-inspired livery predominantly in blue, with hints of white and, of course, carbon fibre. Although, compared to other launches we’ve seen so far, the VCARB livery brings a welcome splash of colour to the grid.
British Grand Prix stays at Silverstone until 2034
The deal was announced in a social media video featuring British drivers George Russell and Lando Norris, bringing an end to years of uncertainty surrounding the future of the race.
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.