Small changes to posture and driving position could make driving more comfortable, according to road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Discomfort and lower back pain are frequent complaints reported by drivers, but GEM says there are often simple solutions that can make a big difference for comfort and safety. GEM has compiled a line-up of tips to help drivers and passengers enjoy more comfortable journeys. These are based on the process of ageing and how it can affect our ability to get in and out of the car, or drive around safely and in comfort. GEM chief executive...
Genuine ‘Bond’ Aston Martin DB5 Leads British Rarities at Concours of Elegance 2023
London, UK (August 9, 2023): The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, is set to welcome an exquisite array of Great British collector cars to perhaps the greatest of historic British locations, Hampton Court Palace near London, UK on September 1-3, 2023. The 11th annual Concours of Elegance will feature machinery from such venerable home-grown marques as Bentley, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar and McLaren. From early Bentley Le Mans legends to the most ferocious road car ever built, Aston Martin’s brand-new, Formula 1-inspired Valkyrie, the broad mix showcases how Great Britain has led the world in automotive technology and style...
Fisker releases additional details on Fisker Rōnin
LOS ANGELES (August 11, 2023) – Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today released additional details on its Fisker Rōnin Super GT, an all-electric convertible that was showcased at the company’s first-ever Product Vision Day on August 3, 2023. “The Fisker Rōnin is for people who love to drive, but who are also thrilled by automotive art and design and demand that their high-performance vehicles embrace a sustainable future,” Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker said. “Our goal was to create a classic grand touring car, updated for the 21st century and engineered for customers who...
Salon Privé Concours serves triple helping of La Dolce Vita
The style and glamour of 1950’s Italy will be celebrated at this month’s Salon Privé Concours presented by Aviva, with a Latin threesome that epitomises the thrill and freedom of mid-century Mediterranean motoring. When Salon Privé’s 195 Inter Coupé took to the road, Ferrari was a fledgling business, but already making a stir in the motorsport arena. While, in Turin, Lancia had just launched its first post-war car, the Aurelia, a beautiful Vignale-bodied example of which will be gracing Blenheim Palace’s lawn, along with an intriguing outlier: a rare Siata Daina Sport coupé built by Bertone. 1950 Ferrari 195S Inter Coupé by...
Parking pain: 40% of drivers find paying for parking stressful
Milton Keynes, 14 August 2023 – Drivers are finding paying for public parking an anxious ordeal, with 40% of UK motorists saying it’s as stressful as being late for work. With so many different payment methods used across Britain, from ticket machines to apps, research by Škoda UK found that 20% compared it to having an argument, 16% said it was stressful as opening a bill and 9% as bad as going to the dentist. Almost half (47%) of motorists in the UK have given up paying for parking altogether because the process was too difficult, while 18% have said...
New Renault Arkana E-Tech full hybrid from £26,995 OTR
The new Renault Arkana E-Tech full hybrid, with its impressive blend of flair, sophistication and efficiency is available to order now priced from £26,995 OTR. Combining the original Arkana’s distinguished looks with Renault’s bold new ‘Nouvelle Vague’ visual identity, the latest generation model also marks the introduction of a range-topping Esprit Alpine version. Alongside the Evolution and Techno trims, the Esprit Alpine model benefits from an enhanced standard specification while borrowing a touch of sporting style from the iconic Alpine brand. Designed as a hybrid from the ground up, the distinctive Arkana perfectly illustrates the success of the ‘Renaulution’ strategy...
Franco fights to get first points on the board
A fighting ride in the second feature length race of the day resulted in a debut point scoring finish for nineteen year old Franco Bourne and the Honda Racing UK team as he crossed the line in an impressive fourteenth. In the final race of the meeting, the Honda Racing duo would line up on the grid in eighteenth and nineteenth as they looked to get away with the mid pack and battle for the point scoring positions. Their improved grid slots proved beneficial as both riders scorched away from the line to find themselves running side by side for...
BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet visits the UK
After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and its development project are entering its critical next phase as the first vehicles enter a pilot fleet of under 100 vehicles. The fleet is being deployed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes. This active driving experience will be the first chance for people not involved in the development process to gain a direct impression of what the BMW iX5 Hydrogen has to offer. “Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. After all,...
Introducing DB12 Volante: The ultimate open-top Super Tourer
14 August 2023, Gaydon, UK: Aston Martin is proud to introduce the new DB12 Volante. Companion to the recently introduced DB12 Coupe – the first in the marques next generation of sports cars, this open-top model combines spectacular Super Tourer performance and handling with the irresistible sensory thrills of roof-down driving. A class-defining car of unmatched elegance and sporting character, DB12 Volante is the latest addition to Aston Martin’s illustrious tradition of high-performance convertibles. Timeless qualities of style and craftsmanship have been revitalised by advanced technologies and state-of-the-art engineering, while the driving experience has been honed to its keenest possible...
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: celebrating a unique collaboration
McLaren is marking two decades since the 2003 debut of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren with a range of activities at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, UK. Born out of a Formula 1-inspired collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, the pioneering super-GT is a unique chapter in the McLaren story. The activities at the McLaren Technology Centre reflect this, recognising not only the car but also the people who brought it to life, a strong number of whom are still with McLaren. Four examples of the grand tourer designed and engineered to supercar standards – an SLR Stirling Moss, an...