There is a heavy dose of poignancy attached to these two, rare and beautiful Bugattis which will grace Blenheim’s lawn at this month’s Salon Privé Concours presented by Aviva. Both bodied by Gangloff – the most stylish of Swiss carrozzeria – the pre-war Type 57 typifies the marque’s boom years, being one of the most successful models produced by the Molsheim factory. Whereas the 101 Cabriolet told of a company fighting to sustain its image in the post-war years – though no less glamorous for it. 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Gangloff Stelvio Salon Privé’s Bugatti T57 illustrates how adaptable the model’s chassis was, having originally...
Alpine A424 track debut imminent!
Since Friday 9 June and the reveal of the A424_β showcar, Alpine has accelerated its preparations around its future LMDh built for the premier Hypercar category of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). The result of an unprecedented collaboration between Alpine’s Design and Racing departments, the A424 is in keeping with the vision revealed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The quintessence of Alpine’s sportiness, it will challenge the biggest names in motorsport from next year with its unique styling underlined by distinctive and already iconic lighting cues. With its undeniable purity and dynamism, this prototype will also be...
Mewse stretches MX Nationals lead over Crendon Fastrack Honda team-mate Gilbert
After yet another thrilling battle for the lead that saw the Crendon Fastrack Honda duo scrap it out for victory, Conrad Mewse managed to take another perfect double win from Josh Gilbert in the fourth round of the MX Nationals at the technical Cusses Gorse track in Wiltshire on Sunday. Mewse’s win ended Gilbert’s winning run from the last two MX Nationals events, at Oxford Moto Park and the new Monster Mountain circuit, and saw his lead stretch from two points to 10. With Mewse on top of the podium and Gilbert second, it means the record of both riders...
Accelerating into 2024: Goodwood announces 81st Members’ Meeting dates
The 81st Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport will be held on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 April 2024. The 2024 event will mark 10 years of the revived meetings, open exclusively to Members and Fellows of the Goodwood Road Racing Club. Tickets go on sale to Members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club from 21 August onwards. Join the GRRC to secure tickets to the 2024 motorsport season opener at Goodwood. Goodwood is delighted to announce that the 81st Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport will take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2024. The Members’ Meeting welcomes the Goodwood...
Heyman fights to fourth in Cusses Gorse National
Tru7 Honda Racing Academy rookie Charlie Heyman took his CRF250R to a fantastic fourth overall in Sunday’s MX Nationals MX2 class at Cusses Gorse. The 17-year-old simply got better as they day went on, culminating in a thrilling ride to fourth place in the final moto. He beat rival Taylor Hammal in a drag race to the line by just a tenth of a second to clinch fourth overall. The conditions on the track were tough for the MX2 riders as the pro class is mixed of 450cc MX1 bikes and 250cc MX2 machines. Although the classes are scored separately,...
Staycation slip-ups: Škoda reveals the simple checks drivers forget before a holiday road trip
Milton Keynes, 08 August 2023 – Many Brits are staying put this summer, with more than a third opting for a UK staycation over travelling abroad*. New research from Škoda UK has uncovered how motorists get ready for long road trips, and has pulled together a handy summer checklist to help keep the car in top condition. Škoda research reveals 30% of drivers forget to check their tyre pressures before setting off. Not only can poorly inflated tyres reduce efficiency by around 3% or more**, but under inflated tyres can reduce the ability of the car to brake or turn...
Simple games the answer to “Are we nearly there yet?”.
Are we nearly there yet? – the words all drivers dread on a long trip with kids in the car. Yet it’s easy to avoid with simple games from Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown recovery provider Start Rescue. Print-off and keep games such as road trip bingo, a colouring-in page, word search, the car colour game, and find-a-way puzzle will keep your kids happy and amused for hours. Start Rescue Business Development Manager John Ellenger says: “Printable games work even if there’s no power in the car so they work even in a breakdown. They also don’t create any console noise.”...
Aston Martin bring high-performance and ultra-luxury to Pebble Beach.
Tuesday 08 August 2023, Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK: As celebrations continue to mark the 110th anniversary of Aston Martin, the British ultra-luxury brand is set to bring the intensity to the prestigious Monterey Car Week, which takes place from Friday, 18 August to Sunday, 20 August. This year’s Pebble Beach event promises to be one of the most memorable yet, with a world-first debut of a new model, and the first appearance in North America for the recently launched Aston Martin Valour. Valour represents the ultimate in undiluted and visceral driving experiences. It is the only front-engine V12 sports car available...
Bespoke Handling opens new detailing facility to offer owners the ultimate protection from Gtechniq
Bespoke Handling has added a further service offering, with the opening of Bespoke Detailing. The dedicated detailing and valeting bay offers a comprehensive service of maintenance, protection and preservation to vehicles, ensuring the perfect condition as they enter or leave storage, or simply for owners looking to present their vehicle in the perfect condition. In association with high-performance ceramic coatings and detailing product experts, Gtechniq, the new facility is now open at the Bespoke Handling’s home in West Sussex. The dedicated clean space has been installed to provide another important service, ensuring that cars coming into storage, and heading back...