Ryan Ratcliffe raises funds for Charity
Ginetta driver Ryan Ratcliffe is following in the footsteps of Formula One ace Jenson Button, after raising a massive £1,400 for children’s charity; the Make-A-Wish Foundation. [Read more…]
Lotus Raises IndyCar Commitment
April 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
Lotus IZOD IndyCar Series 2012
When Lotus entered the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series, the regulatory requirement to supply multiple teams and the late timing of Lotus’ entry placed a significant restriction on the development programme. It was clear from the start that the 2012 season was going to be a huge challenge as Lotus debuted its IndyCar engine, but it was a challenge that Lotus was determined to meet. [Read more…]
Lotus clear the mistruths
April 13, 2012 By 1 Comment
Never Let The Facts Get In The Way Of A Good Story
Lotus Group
Take a little look at what we found online. Don’t you think it’s funny? We do. We had a good old giggle. After all, we love a bit of self irony, just as well really. Although it’s funny, this one’s not accurate but then again, why let the facts get in the way of a good story? The inconvenient truth is – surprise, surprise – we have never said that there are no problems at Lotus. [Read more…]
Ginetta G60
March 27, 2012 By 2 Comments
Ginetta G60
Ginetta were keen to ensure the G60 fitted Hubert’s needs perfectly, and he travelled to their Leeds-based factory several times whilst the car was in build to ensure everything was just-so before the handover took place. [Read more…]
Geneva Motor Show 2012
March 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
The Lamborghini Aventa
The Geneva Motor Show takes place in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. Each year the show is hosted in the Geneva Palexpo. The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles is responsible for putting on the show. [Read more…]
Audi RS5 Is Back On Top
February 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
Audi RS5 Coupe
V8-powered coupé flagship benefiting from latest A5 range enhancements and a more extensive equipment list is readied for UK debut
New generation RS 5 enhanced by styling revisions, lighting updates, more efficient electromechanical power steering and more equipment opens for UK order this week priced at £58,725 OTR UK deliveries to begin in April RS 5 Coupe – 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds (previously 4.6), top speed electronically-limited at 155mph, MPG 26.9 (previously 26.2), CO2 246g/km (previously 252g/km) DVD navigation, Bluetooth phone preparation, cruise control and Audi Music Interface iPod connection added to standard specification New optional Sport Package at £2,250 including Dynamic Ride Control, sports exhaust, dynamic steering and 20-inch rotor-design titanium-look alloy wheels [Read more…]
AA Launches New Free Eco Driving App
February 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
Eco Driving App
Eco driving = Fun? The two are not normally put together but that could all change with the launch of the AA’s new Eco Driving App. This fun, challenge based, app could help to improve your driving techniques and see you save an average of between 10 and 20 percent on fuel bills. [Read more…]
AirAsia Renault Clio Cup 2012
January 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
AirAsia Renault Clio Cup 2012
With an exhilarating 2011 under its belt that saw five drivers vying for the title in the final race, the 2012 AirAsia Renault Clio Cup UK is bursting at the blocks as the series looks forward to yet another exciting season. [Read more…]
Chevrolet Firenza 1971
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Chevrolet Firenza 1971
Chevrolet Firenza (HC). 1971–5 (prod. unknown; 100 Can Am). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/R, 1158, 1256, 2507 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV), 5047 cm³ (V8 OHV). South African development of Vauxhall Viva (HC), with differences in badging and engine range. Range featured a 2·5-litre four, but collectors cherish the Can Am V8, a homologation special with a Chevrolet Camaro engine, built to compete in South African racing and a rival to the Ford Capri Perana, costing R5,800 at a time when the next top Firenza was R2,700.