By on Mon 10 Aug 2009
MAZDA are trimming weight in the pursuit of performance with their new MX-5 Superlight.Making its debut at September's Frankfurt Motor Show (15 to 27), the Superlight sees the world's best selling two-seater sports car, has been on a diet with the knock-on
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By on Tue 04 Aug 2009
Just what exactly do you like about driving your classic along a great road? Is it the involvement, the feel of the controls, or the great sounds and smells? Well all of these will be celebrated as to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Preston
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By on Fri 31 Jul 2009
HAVE you ever fancied yourself as a match for Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button? Ever watched on the telly and wondered what it would be like to get on track and see how good your car handling skills really are?Well, this week we are giving you the chance to
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By on Thu 30 Jul 2009
SEVEN-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is set to make a dramatic return to the sport as a stand-in for injured Ferrari driver, Felipe Massa.The German race legend, who has remained with Ferrari on a consultation basis since his retirement in 20
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By on Wed 29 Jul 2009
BMW'S Formula One team will become the second manufacturer-run team to leave the championship.An announcement this morning (Wednesday 29) confirmed that the team, which currently campaigns with drivers Kick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica, would end their three
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By on Tue 28 Jul 2009
IT'S not everyday that Ferrari launch a new car but this week the famous Italian supercar maker launched pictures of its latest creation—the 458 Italia.The mid-rear engined berlinetta will be unveiled at the next Frankfurt Motor Show in September and
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By on Tue 21 Jul 2009
DISTRAUGHT Michael Jackson fan Thomas Slater became the king of 'plates this week when he made what appeared to be a far from dangerous investment.The distraught Jacko fan wasted no time buying the perfect tribute to his hero following the death of the kin
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By on Mon 13 Jul 2009
JAGUAR'S unveiling of their all new XJ luxury saloon has taken place at a high-profile event packed with celebrities.But the most striking attendee was the British marque's new flagship which hopes to follow in the footsteps of its critically acclaimed lit
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By on Wed 01 Jul 2009
SUPER coupe supremos Aston Martin are in the process of developing a super exclusive £22,000 city car based on Toyota's tiny iQ.Where Aston are renowned for a range of cars that are as fast and noisy as they are stunning, the diminutive Japanese runa
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By on Wed 24 Jun 2009
PLANS for some of Formula One's longest-standing teams to form a rival, breakaway series, appear to have been shelved.Following a meeting of the sport's governing body, the FIA, in Paris today (24), the two month row over proposed £40 million annual
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By on Thu 18 Jun 2009
SUPERCAR specialists Koenigsegg have come to the rescue of fellow Swedes Saab.The executive car manufacturer was left floundering after the financial meltdown of GMbut the US motoring giant has now signed a memorandum of understanding for the company's pur
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By on Wed 03 Jun 2009
Silverstone Circuit, the home of British Motor Racing, is due to open the doors to its first franchised dealership on its 800 acre Northamptonshire site on Saturday 6 June.The brand new Lotus showroom becomes the venue’s maiden venture into the
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By on Thu 28 May 2009
VX Racing's Matt Neal leads the title chase as the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship heads to Oulton Park this weekend.The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) is the biggest car event on Oulton Park's calendar, attracting a record 35,000 spectat
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By on Thu 21 May 2009
MORE than 800 motor industry workers will be joining former Formula One team boss Ron Dennis to create a stunning new range of McLaren supercars.McLaren Automotive have set aside the economic gloom with plans for a new high technology production facility e
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By on Thu 14 May 2009
IT'S 50 years since the first ever Mini rolled off the production line at Cowley. Now thousands of Mini fans from across the globe are preparing to celebrate the iconic little car's 50th anniversary at MINI United—a special automotive music festival