Car & Classic, the biggest classic and niche vehicle marketplace in Europe, has reported a substantial increase in Ford Fiesta searches over the weekend when the last Fiesta rolled off the production line (7/9 July). Car & Classic reveals that news of the last Ford Fiesta to leave the factory, as the model is officially discontinued, prompted a 206 per cent spike in searches on its online platform, compared to average Fiesta searches in the four weeks prior to the announcement. Within the model’s versions, the most interest was garnered by the Fiesta XR2 (up 107 per cent) and RS...
Global brands and car premieres make for an unmissable inaugural event in Doha
Qatar Tourism and the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) are delighted to welcome 30 global automotive brands to the inaugural GIMS Qatar, held in Doha from the 5 to 14 October 2023. The strong demand from exhibitors is reflective of GIMS’ innovative, first-of-its-kind event concept, which is setting new standards for trans-continental motor shows and naturally complements the marketing strategies of major OEMs and suppliers. Car enthusiasts attending the show will have the opportunity to be among the first to see 10 ground-breaking new cars, which are set to be unveiled from the 30 exhibiting brands. On top of the...
BMW unveils exclusive new partnership with Wilderness Reserve
BMW UK is pleased to announce a new partnership with Wilderness Reserve, a collection of restored properties in rural Suffolk. From July, guests who book to stay at any of the 18 properties across the 8,000-acre estate at Wilderness Reserve will have the opportunity to experience a complimentary all-electric BMW to use at their leisure and throughout the duration of their stay. Wilderness Reserve is fully committed to sustainability and low impact ways of travelling. Ahead of each stay, guests will have the opportunity to pre-book the spacious fully electric BMW iX or the sporty BMW i4 Gran Coupé, which...
Nissan electrifies London’s Covent Garden with ‘Feel Electric Festival’
To celebrate Nissan’s participation in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and the highly anticipated final races of the season at ExCeL London, Nissan is bringing a Formula E festival to London’s vibrant Covent Garden. The Nissan ‘Feel Electric Festival’ will transform the area into a Japanese-themed garden with a large display of cherry blossom trees alongside exciting activities for the public to enjoy, including two Japanese Kabuki street performances. From *10:30am Tuesday 25th until Sunday 30th July, Covent Garden’s East Piazza will open its doors to Nissan’s Feel Electric Festival and its Formula E lab. Step inside for an introduction...
All new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid recognised by industry with class-leading residual values
The all new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid is now even more attractive to private and business customers after cap hpi confirmed best-in-class residual values for the electrified SUV. In a highly competitive and rapidly growing segment, the innovative SUV hybrid takes the residual value crown, retaining 50.1% of its original retail value after 3 years/60,000 miles. The class-leading residual values add another string to the bow of the cutting edge petrol hybrid, building on attributes such as its premium, Google-powered digital experience, advanced powertrain and extensive standard equipment that includes up to 30 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Boasting...
Nichols Cars N1A: A road-going supercar inspired by one of the most iconic racing cars of all time
Nichols Cars has revealed the production-ready N1A, the 900 kg Can-Am-inspired British supercar that pays homage to one of the most iconic racing cars of all time: the original McLaren M1A. Led by renowned motorsport engineer, Steve Nichols, Nichols Cars has created the road-going N1A, a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports car with minimal driver aids and a naturally-aspirated V8 engine. Establishing Nichols Cars in 2017, Steve Nichols and CEO of Nichols Cars, John Minett, set out to create a true driver’s car – providing an immersive, intoxicating and highly emotional experience. Featuring precise visual and performance enhancements, the N1A aims to...
Škoda Enyaq is so clever it will automatically learn to park itself
Drivers of the Škoda Enyaq will have one less thing to think about when they arrive home thanks to the fully electric SUV being able to ‘train’ itself to park completely autonomously. Trained Parking is one of many innovative parking features to appear on a Škoda for the first time, making the Enyaq one of the most parking-friendly cars available, as Škoda research reveals 73% of UK motorists have given up parking in a space because they found it too difficult and deciding to try their luck elsewhere. Its introduction on Enyaq, alongside Intelligent Park Assist, as part of the...
