(Crewe, 18 August 2023) The launch of the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Mulliner defines a new pinnacle for the Bentayga family and indeed the Bentley model range, adding a new level of modern craftsmanship to the already potent combination of supercar performance, go-anywhere ability, driving dynamics and limousine rear cabin of the Bentayga EWB. The flagship Bentayga EWB Mulliner offers more cabin space than any comparable luxury competitor and its bespoke enhancements make every journey an occasion to be savoured, equally as special from the driver’s seat or the expansive rear cabin, providing the world’s most luxurious SUV so far. Unique design...
First-Ever Mustang GTD: World-Class Tech Powers New Ford Street-Legal Performance Car That’s Ready to Beat the Best
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 17, 2023 – Deep inside a metal storage garage hidden behind a wind tunnel building in Allen Park, Mich., a handful of team members gathered in 2021 for a new, after-hours mission that on paper felt like an impossible dream: design a Mustang to take on the best of European sports cars. The result is a limited-edition, ultra high-performance street legal performance car with the soul of a Mustang. Debuting today is the all-new 2025 Ford Mustang® GTD, a technological tour de force inspired by the Mustang GT3 slated to race in Le Mans next year. Unapologetic in...
Best Car of the Year winner Volkswagen ID. Buzz takes centre stage at The British Motor Show
Milton Keynes, 16 August 2023 – Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Buzz range took a double win at the 2023 Best Cars of the Year Awards. Commended for its design aesthetic and sustainability credentials, the ID. Buzz was crowned ‘Best Car of the Year’, while the ID. Buzz Cargo took home ‘Best Light Commercial Vehicle’ after impressing the international judging panel with its strong electric performance and functionality. To celebrate the prestigious accolade, the ID. Buzz will appear as a winner on the Best Cars of the Year stand at this month’s British Motor Show. Known for its driving experiences and displays,...
Dacia’s new accessory bundles make it easy to ‘Pack’ for summer adventures
Dacia is making it quick and easy for new and existing customers to enjoy adventures for the rest of summer following the introduction of tailored Accessory Packs that can be supplied in a matter of days. Designed to enhance the robust, adventurous nature of Dacia models and consisting of extras that perfectly complement each other, the Packs can be ordered and collected from customers’ local Dacia retailer within five working days. The Packs are available for the entire Dacia range, all of which strengthen the models’ versatility, durability, safety, styling and sheer family-friendliness. True to Dacia’s commitment to blending quality...
eBay car security index reveals drivers are becoming more security conscious
London, 17th August 2023 – Sales data analysis for theft prevention products bought on eBay has uncovered what drivers are buying and their location, revealing the top 10 most security conscious areas in the UK*. eBay analysed the key security items purchased, including steering wheel locks and car immobilisers, between May 2022 to May 2023. This was then compared to population size, with Romford in East London coming out on top of any location in the UK, followed by Motherwell in North Lanarkshire and Redhill, Surrey. Drivers being more security conscious comes at a time when car thefts are on the rise...
Concours of Elegance 2023 welcomes Bugatti – ‘le pur-sang des automobiles’
London, UK (17th August 2023): The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, is delighted to welcome an exquisite array of the rarest and most desirable Bugattis to Hampton Court Palace in west London, UK on September 1-3, 2023. These cars from the thoroughbred French marque – considered to be ‘le pur-sang des automobiles’ – will grace the 11th annual Concours of Elegance in an homage to the legacy of the master of style and innovation, Ettore Bugatti. He founded his eponymous company in 1909, yet his genius stretched back even further, to the twin-engined racing tricycle he created while a...
World’s first electric hyper Barchetta is first coachbuilt car
(CAMBIANO – 17 AUGUST 2023) Automobili Pininfarina opens an exciting new chapter in its history at Monterey Car Week with the introduction of the world’s first pure-electric, open top hyper Barchetta – the breathtaking new B95. The pure-electric hyper Barchetta is a design and technology masterpiece – the simplicity of its flowing open-topped bodywork contrasts with exquisite technical details to provide a dramatic interpretation of a classic racer, underpinned by pure-electric performance. Automobili Pininfarina’s PURA design philosophy expresses an elegant silhouette and dramatic proportions, as demonstrated by the recently unveiled PURA Vision concept. The principles established here have been translated for...
Jenson Button to debut his Lotus Evija hypercar at ‘The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering’
Monterey, California, USA – 17 August 2023 F1 World Champion Jenson Button will debut his bespoke Lotus Evija at ‘The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering’ on Friday 18 August. Like all examples of the Evija, Button’s car is completely bespoke and based on the spec which he chose in consultation with the Lotus Design team. The unique colour scheme pays tribute to his 2009 F1 World Championship-winning Brawn GP race car – Arctic White, with Verve Yellow and Carbon Black as accents. The number 22 is prominently displayed on the deployable door mirror housing, a nod to Jenson’s race number during...
World’s first electric hyper Barchetta built by Automobili Pininfarina
(CAMBIANO – 17 AUGUST 2023) Automobili Pininfarina opens an exciting new chapter in its history at Monterey Car Week with the introduction of the world’s first pure-electric, open top hyper Barchetta – the breathtaking new B95. The pure-electric hyper Barchetta is a design and technology masterpiece – the simplicity of its flowing open-topped bodywork contrasts with exquisite technical details to provide a dramatic interpretation of a classic racer, underpinned by pure-electric performance. Automobili Pininfarina’s PURA design philosophy expresses an elegant silhouette and dramatic proportions, as demonstrated by the recently unveiled PURA Vision concept. The principles established here have been translated for...
Iconic Bentley Blower reborn as the ultimate urban vehicle by The Little Car Company
(Crewe, 17 August 2023) Bentley Motors and The Little Car Company today unveil a road-legal, 85 per cent scale recreation of the most famous Bentley in the world. ‘Blower Jnr’, a recreation of the 1929 4½-litre Supercharged Team Car No. 2 in Bentley’s Heritage Collection, is the first road-legal car from The Little Car Company and the most sophisticated city car ever built. Crafted by hand to the same standards as any Bentley, and adorned with beautiful details all inspired by the original Team car, Blower Jnr is built around a 48V electric powertrain with a 15 kW (20 bhp) motor,...