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SEAT Leon is the UK’s fastest selling used car
Online car marketplace Auto Trader has revealed its latest data which shows that the SEAT Leon is currently the UK’s fastest-selling used car, taking an average of 10 days to be sold, 16 days quicker than the national average.
Maserati open new showroom in Ascot
Having shared premises with Ferrari in Egham, Surrey for 25 years, the Ascot store adds a dedicated Maserati showroom to the south east and joins existing sites in Birmingham, Edinburgh and Nottingham - all run by Sytner Group.
INEOS launches Grenadier Quartermaster Chassis Cab
Its target market will be “specialist vehicle converters and commercial body builders worldwide” and is “engineered to deliver a class-leading combination of off-road capability and load-carrying versatility.”
The All-new Dacia Spring is the UK’s cheapest new electric car
Available from just 14,995, the five-door supermini is available in either mid-range Expression or top-of-the-range Extreme trim levels.
100 years of MG to be celebrated at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024
MG’s 100th anniversary will be celebrated at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed with the Central Feature display to be dedicated to the iconic brand.
Canary Islands to join WRC Calendar in 2025
Rally Islas Canarias, as it is officially known, will move from the European Rally Championship (ERC) - where it has been a fixture since 2016 - to WRC in 2025 and 2026, following in the footsteps of Tet Rally Latvia and ORLEN 80th Rally Poland.
Ben Collins and Izzy Hammond added to DriveTribe presenting team
Both have appeared in several videos on the channel in the last year which have proved to be successful, garnering millions of views and impressions.
Oliver Bearman to step in for Carlos Sainz at Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
Scuderia Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will require surgery, meaning reserve driver Oliver Bearman will replace the Spanish driver at this weekend’s Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.
Kia EV9 named UK Car of the Year 2024
The Kia EV9 has been crowned UK Car of the Year 2024, beating the Hyundai IONIQ 6 and Volvo EX30 to the prize. Half of a 30-strong jury chose the EV9 as their UK Car of the Year for 2024 and it is now the third year in a row that an electric vehicle has won the award.
McLaren Trophy expands to America
McLaren Trophy Europe, which uses Pro-Am driver pairings, is the current championship which sees 17 cars contest the championship across two classes. The new American championship will stick to that same brief and showcase the Artura Trophy race car.
Lotus reveals Emeya pricing
Having launched in China on January 18th, it is set to be received by customers in Europe from Q3 this year. The online car configurator has also been launched allowing people to personalise their Emeya before placing their order.
Tolman restores a 1981 Ford Escort XR3
Having recently restored Lotus Sunbeams and Peugeot 206 GTIs, Tolman is developing to cater for customers seeking high-end restorations of 1980s and 1990s cars, despite modern classics posing their fair share of challenges.
Saudi Arabia unveils plans for new Grand Prix circuit from 2027
On the week of its annual Grand Prix, Saudi Arabia unveiled its potential new Qiddiya racing circuit in a series of computer-generated images, which features a 20-storey high first corner and swimming pool overlooking the track. If all goes to plan, the track could be ready by 2027.
Ferrari owned by Gerhard Berger found 28 years after being stolen
The Testarossa F512M was stolen in April 1995 while the driver was getting ready to compete at the Grand Prix held in Imola, Italy. Worth an estimated £350,000, Berger tried to chase the thief down in a friend’s VW Golf but unfortunately, and predictably, was outrun by the Ferrari.
The new MG3 - in pictures
Recently revealed at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show was the new generation of MG3, a hybrid supermini. View the extensive gallery here.
The new Aston Martin Vantage is an Official FIA Safety Car of Formula 1
You can see the new Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car at the upcoming Saudi Arabia Grand Prix alongside the DBX707 Medical Car. Both will be clad in Aston Martin Racing Green, the most popular colour choice of Aston customers and the same used by the Aston Martin F1 Team.
Hyundai to return to Pikes Peak
Hyundai made its first attempt at the course in 1992 but last competed in 2018. The last major result achieved was a second-place finish in the Unlimited division with its PM580T car in 2013. This year, Hyundai will enter four cars and sitting in them will be an all-star lineup.
Max Verstappen wins 2024 season opener in Bahrain
Having started from pole position after a close qualifying battle with Charles Leclerc, Verstappen cruised to victory ahead of teammate Sergio Perez in second and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in third.
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric - in pictures
The all-new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, from every angle!
Say hello to the new Maserati GranCabrio convertible
Maserati recently revealed the GranCabrio, a convertible version of the GranTurismo, its award-winning cousin and 100% made in Italy.