The star of Goldfinger and Thunderball will be ‘coming home’ to the UK since its film retirement over 40 years ago. The car will be the star attraction at the Stoke Park Midsummer Classic event on 26th June

More than forty years after the ‘world’s most famous car’ retired gracefully from its starring roles in tw... Read More >>

The awesome new Hennessey Venom GT is now officially in production as the company sent us these pics of their 1st customer car.

The Venom GT is built in Britain, based upon the Lotus Elise architecture, for Hennessey Performance, better known for their ultra high power conversions for Vipers, Corvettes, Camaros, Challengers and Mustangs. The long... Read More >>

“A challenging task lies ahead of us.”

In 1999 Charly Lamm sat on the pit wall as team manager when the BMW V12 LMR, entered by Team BMW Motorsport, scored overall victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours. Eleven years later the experienced strategist returns to the “Circuit de la Sarthe” to do battle for LM GT2 class honours... Read More >>

Aurora Racing Designs has started development of the BMW-Alpina B6 platform for customers seeking entry to the FIA GT1 World Championship.

The GT1 project is an extension of Aurora’s design and development programme supporting Alpina in their successful return to racing with the BMW-Alpina B6 GT3 car.

The project is being unde... Read More >>

The French manufacture BRM is about to launch this summer a new watch model in two sizes.

The V7-38-ENGLAND (38mm diameter) and the V6-44-ENGLAND (44mm diameter), with the English flag colours.
Inspired by the Union flag, the design is a tribute to the United Kingdom.

The V7 and V6 which are referent as well-known in the BRM collecti... Read More >>

Yamaha released this Q&A with everybodies motorcycle hero, Valentino Rossi, after his horrific 120mph high side at Mugello that resulted in his broken leg.

Valentino was released at 1530 CET yesterday from the Centro Traumatologico Ortopedico in Florence, Italy, where he has been recovering following surgery last Saturday t... Read More >>

Q & A WITH YAMAHA MANAGEMENT AND DR. BUZZI

What caused the accident? Was it rider error or a bike/tyre issue?
Davide Brivio, Fiat Yamaha Team Manager, Valentino Rossi's crew: "Valentino was on his first flying lap with new hard tyres. At ‘Arrabbiata 2' Valentino slowed down to let another rider pass, because he was fo... Read More >>

A Bugatti Veyron, one of the world’s most desirable supercars, was the star car in a sell out sale of 400 sports cars, coupes, performance vehicles, motorcycles and convertibles at BCA Blackbushe on Saturday 5th June.

The fantastic selection of stock was entered for sale by Lex Autolease and Black Horse and represented one of the most ... Read More >>

Hire a Caterham Seven for either the day or a weekend and you could find yourself on one of the UK’s leading racetracks.

From June to August inclusive, anyone booking one of the iconic two-seater British sportscars from five locations across the Country will be eligible to win a place on a Caterham Drive Experience track day in Septemb... Read More >>

Gordon Murray Design announce the Specification and Performance Targets for the T.27 City Car, a pure electric drive vehicle designed to fully optimise packaging, weight and performance.  The announcement marks an exciting leap forward in efficiency for electric vehicles and working closely with their powertrain partner, Zytek Automotive, a brand new, inno... Read More >>

THEY’VE DONE IT!

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, major sponsors of Project Runningblade, congratulates the team on its success in setting a new world land speed record for a ride-on lawnmower at Pendine Sands on Sunday 23rd May.

Project Runningblade beat its own record set the day previously, and established a new world la... Read More >>

* McLaren Automotive and Carbo Tech deliver world’s largest carbon monocoque order for series-production cars
* New production facility built at Salzburg site – more employees required
* Leap forward from manual to industrial production for McLaren Automotive’s new range of high-performance sports cars

Carbo T... Read More >>

Ducati’s newest Monster arrives at dealerships with ten additional colour selections.

The Monster 796 fits neatly between the entry level 696 and the sportier Monster 1100. The Monster 796 mimics the top level components, style and sportiness of the Monster 1100 whilst retaining the user- friendliness and ergonomic appeal of the 696. T... Read More >>

A limited run of just 20 New Zealand-designed and built Hulme CanAm supercars ensures extreme rarity value.

The developers of the eagerly-awaited 200+mph Hulme CanAm Supercar, named in honour of New Zealand racing legend and F1 World Champion, Denny Hulme, have announced an attractive proposition for those wishing to purchase an option to or... Read More >>

NEW ULTRA-LIGHT FORGED WHEEL RANGE USES ALCOA BLANKS TO ENSURE MINIMUM WEIGHT WITH OPTIMUM STRENGTH - New manufacturing technique reduces vehicle weight by around 16kg compared with cast 19 inch wheels.

A new range of premium forged aluminium wheels that use Alcoa blank technologies is being launched by Solomon Alsberg. The blanks a... Read More >>

NEW ALPINA B3S BOASTS 400HP AND REDUCED EMISSIONS

Following its recent world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the new ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is now available in the UK. Higher levels of output and efficiency make the model's unique edge in this rarefied market sector even sharper.

The new B3 S reflects the ALPINA ethos of ultra h... Read More >>

A Bugatti Veyron, one of the world’s most desirable supercars, will feature in a massive ‘Fast and Furious’ sale of 350 sports cars, coupes, performance vehicles, motorcycles and convertibles at BCA Blackbushe near Camberley in Surrey on Saturday 5th June.

The cars have been entered for sale by Lex Autolease and Black Hors... Read More >>

Cadillac announced that pricing for the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe will begin at $38,990 including destination charge.  The CTS Coupe goes on sale in early August in the United States.

CTS Coupe will become the centerpiece of Cadillac, offering technology and performance in the dynamic form of a luxury sports coupe. Available in rear-wheel ... Read More >>

* McLaren Automotive global retail network to feature 35 of the world’s best car retailers in 19 countries in 2011; further growth planned from 2012
* McLaren Automotive’s first 23 retailers due to be confirmed ahead of MP4-12C’s global debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
* Demand for McLaren brand underlined by over 2,500 prospe... Read More >>

McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGENDARY McLAREN F1

* McLaren F1 is still the fastest normally aspirated production road car in the world.
* McLaren F1 GTR secured McLaren’s position as the only car manufacturer  to win the Formula 1 World Championship, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans 24 Hours
... Read More >>

* 400 ps and All-Wheel Drive delivers 0-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds
* Limited edition run of 75 cars exclusively for UK market
* On sale in the UK from June 2010, priced from £49,995 (OTR)

The new Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 is the result of one of the most eagerly anticipated automotive collaborations in recent times. ... Read More >>

•    Revolve gets Bridgestone on board for 2010 Eco Rally
•    Bridgestone brings Formula One stars to the event
•    Showcase of the world’s best eco-friendly vehicles
•    We enter 530bhp, 7 Litre Corvette Z06 to demonstrate benefits of eco-driving!
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Much as we love to blast around a racing circuit, we at Circuits Magazine have long had an appreciation of the need for the world to look for more renewable sources of energy for every day journeys.

So we’ve entered our Corvette Z06 the Brighton to London eco-rally that takes place on 7th July as we want to show that with careful dri... Read More >>

Relentless by TAS Suzuki and their in-form British Superbike rider Alastair Seeley made history at the Relentless-sponsored International North West 200, winning the feature Superbike event - a first for an Irish rider in 13 years.

The 30-year-old reigning British Superstock champion also took the opening Supersport race victory, a Superbik... Read More >>

Ricardo, Lontra and Ford Motor Company have been awarded grant funding by the UK Technology Strategy Board to demonstrate Lontra’s Blade Supercharger™.  The team will integrate the unique technology with a downsized engine to create a Ford vehicle demonstrator

The Blade Supercharger™ is a novel variable flow compressor... Read More >>

To celebrate its Technical Partnership to the FIA Formula Two Championship, Comma Oil & Chemicals is offering £2 million worth of tickets to motorsport events with promotional packs of its Performance Motor Oil.

More than 100 different race events between May and November are included in the offer at MotorSport Vision circuits - Br... Read More >>

* The lap time: 7 minutes 18 seconds on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.
* The power: 611.5 brake horse power (620 PS)
* The mass: 3,021 pounds (1,370 kilograms) in road trim with all fluids on board
* World debut at the Moscow Auto Show on August 25th 2010

The GT2 RS is the fastest and most powerful road-going factory... Read More >>

Sport Classic Wheels, PDK Steering Wheel with Gearshift Paddles, Aerokit Cup and Sport Design Front Body Panel - Porsche Tequipment with Four New Highlights for Individual Retrofitting

Four new retrofit highlights from Porsche are dedicated "to the spirit of sporting performance". The 19-inch Sport Classic wheels in the st... Read More >>

The history of BMW M3 motor sport is to be enriched following the confirmation that the next chapter in ‘M’ heritage is here.

The most powerful version of the high-performance M3 Coupé, the BMW M3 GTS, features a 450hp engine that offers the ideal preconditions for use at club sport events, while still being road-legal. In addit... Read More >>

RM Auctions has secured a private treaty sale for a rare Ferrari 250 GTO

RM, the global leader in the collector car market, is pleased to announce that the rare and coveted 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis no. 4675 GT) has been sold through private treaty.

The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis no. 4675 GT) is one of only thirty-six 2... Read More >>

* £40 million McLaren Production Centre (MPC) construction programme ahead of schedule within two months
* Innovation and attention to detail in MPC construction programme reflect wider McLaren Group attitudes and results
* Sensitive environmental development and cleanliness are the details driving the MPC’s rapid construction challeng... Read More >>

* New supercharger kit raises power of V8 Audi R8 from 420 bhp to 548 bhp
* Torque jumps from 317 lb.ft to 437 lb.ft
* Available now fully fitted from Brackley based independent Audi specialist APS
* Out muscles 5.2-litre, V10 R8 at potentially lower cost - £21,995 fitted VAT inclusive

APS of Brackley, the award wi... Read More >>

The tremendous line-up of Yamaha scooters is now boosted with the addition of the updated version of the 2010 Aerox ‘Team Replica’. This 50cc scooter, the most desirable scooter on the market for young race fans, is a very ‘Special Edition’ celebrating Yamaha MotoGP racing success, most particularly Valentino’s World Championship, ... Read More >>

New Four-Door Sports Car Officially Joins British Marque’s Product Line-Up

Gaydon, Warwickshire, 7 May 2010.  A new chapter in Aston Martin’s modern era has officially begun; with the first four-door Rapide sports cars leaving the Aston Martin Rapide Plant (AMRP) for delivery to eagerly awaiting customers.

Fol... Read More >>

It's not Panic on the Streets of Birmingham, but Karting on the Streets of Cheltenham!

Ambitious and exciting plans to stage a major Karting event on the roads of Cheltenham have been announced. The project, promoted by Cheltenham Motorsports, is being sponsored by a group of Cheltenham based businesses and aims to stage the event in 2013.
... Read More >>

In response to buoyant sales of its lightweight two-seater sportscar, Caterham Cars has announced plans to ramp up capacity at its Dartford factory for the foreseeable future.

Not only will the move help the Company continue to meet healthy demand for the Seven, the increase in capacity will go some way to shortening the current 3-4 month wa... Read More >>

* Saab Festival to be held on 15-18 July in Trollhättan, the home of Saab   
* Focus on newly-launched 9-5 saloon and 50th anniversary of Saab 96

Thousands of Saab enthusiasts from all over the world are expected to attend the 2010 Saab Festival in Sweden between 15–18 July, the first to be held since Saab b... Read More >>

Motor Sport magazine continues to buck the trend in a declining market by achieving further growth in circulation, reporting a 1.8% increase over the past year. The result – which marks a third straight year of circulation growth for the monthly title – confirms that the magazine’s popularity has shot up by a staggering 27% since 2007.Read More >>

• Study by Lotus Engineering concludes that a vehicle mass improvement of 38% versus a conventional mainstream vehicle can be achieved at only 3% cost.
• Efficient design and lightweight materials significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

Lotus Engineering has conducted a study to develop a commercially viable mass reduction stra... Read More >>

Legendary motorbike rider Neil Hodgson made his first public appearance since he announced his retirement in his home town of Burnley last Friday.

ex World and British Superbike Champion Hodgson, who called time on his illustrious career last week after aggravating a previous shoulder injury, appeared exclusively at Motorpoint Burnley on Ros... Read More >>

Williams F1 has confirmed that is has acquired a majority shareholding in Williams Hybrid Power (WHP), increasing its existing 40% stake in the company to 78%.

Williams F1’s original investment dates back to March 2008 when the company bought the minority share in Automotive Hybrid Power (subsequently re-named to WHP), a ... Read More >>

As part of Alfa Romeo's Centenary celebrations, the marque is asking UK owners and Alfisti alike to help commemorate its 100-year history by getting involved in a unique work of art.

Until July 5, thousands of images submitted to a special online archive will be used to form a mosaic of Alfa's Centenary model, the new Giulietta, as a visual ... Read More >>

Charles Morgan of the Morgan Motor Company has been awarded the President’s Trophy, The Guild of Motoring Writers’ highest accolade, in recognition of the specialist car company’s centenary.

The presentation was made at the Guild’s Annual General Meeting by its president, Nick Mason. Mr Morgan expressed his “del... Read More >>

Motorsport will continue to play a leading role at BMW, with plans now being implemented for an extensive racing programme.

Now that the dust has settled since their pull-out from F1, BMW will significantly expand its activities in the field of production car racing over the coming years: most excitingly, the executive board of... Read More >>

Alfa Romeo will be playing a major part in the Mille Miglia 2010, both as a sponsor and as an entrant. The “most beautiful road race in the world” – as it was famously dubbed by Enzo Ferrari – will be starting from Brescia on 6 May and finishing there four days later, following visits to some of Italy’s most picturesque cities.
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Jaguar is continuing the celebration of its 75th anniversary with a strong entry at the 2010 Mille Miglia revival event.  The company is represented by a total of 27 vehicles from around the world, including an impressive ‘works team’ of classic XK120, C-type and D-type models supported by Jaguar Cars and the Jaguar Heritage Trust.
... Read More >>

ICSport CEO Christian Bouas is proud to announce the signature of an historic new partnership that will see ICSport, Veritas, Emblem Racing and the reigning World Champion of the Le Mans Series in the LMP2 category, Olivier Pla, as well as all the drivers of ICSport, come together.

It was during the Top Marques Monaco supercar show, on the ... Read More >>

The Audi R8 GT: 100 kilograms lighter, 560 hp, 0–62 mph in 3.6 seconds

Now even more powerful, lighter and faster: Audi presents a limited-production version of it R8 high-performance sports car, the R8 GT. The output of its 5.2-liter V10 has been increased to 412 kW (560 hp); vehicle weight has been reduced by roughly 100 kilograms (2... Read More >>

In May the restaurant in the Mercedes-Benz Museum will extend its opening hours: from the 6th to the 29th May 2010, visitors will be able to make use of the restaurant facilities in the evenings from Thursdays to Saturdays – whether it's to chill out on the terrace, enjoy the Happy Hour or sample the chef's weekly specials.

Anyone loo... Read More >>

In an exclusive Design Night on the evening of the first press day at Auto China in Beijing (April 23rd to May 2nd 2010), BMW revealed the Gran Coupe concept, looking a step closer to production than the pretty concept CS of 2007. The Gran Coupe is clearly intended to challenge the Mercedes CLS in the big swoopy saloon stakes.

The BMW Concept Gran... Read More >>

•    Free App for motorsport fans now available from the iStore
•    News, photos, sound bites, videos and much more
 
Right in time for the start of the new season Audi puts the DTM and all other racing series in which the brand with the four rings is active on the iPhone, the iPod Touch ... Read More >>

Making its premiere at Auto China 2010 is the Concept Shooting Break - a further insight by Mercedes designers into the possible future development of the Coupé concept.

The Concept Shooting Break is powered by the forerunner to the forthcoming new V-engine generation from Mercedes-Benz. The 60° V6 displaces 3.5 litres, and with an advan... Read More >>

The Monster family introduces the 796, an exciting addition to the line-up that combines the user-friendliness of the 696 with the sports character of the 1100. Delivering 87hp, a dry weight of just 368lb (167kg ) and optional ABS, the stylish new Monster 796 returns the magic of mid-range to the Monster family.

The Monste... Read More >>

After an absence of nearly 35 years the World famous Norton Commando motorcycle rolls off the production line in Britain once again.

This month sees the next phase in the re-birth of this historic British brand with the first delivery of a Norton Commando since 1977.

After bringing the brand back to Britain in late 2008 Stuart Garner... Read More >>

Ever since the birth of the brand Mercedes-Benz super sports cars have symbolised three things: high performance, dynamic appearance and spectacular racing success. From April 27th to August 29th, 2010 the Mercedes-Benz Museum is devoting its own special exhibition to the topic. Also Mercedes-Benz will be presenting its historic high-performance vehicles at man... Read More >>

Caterham Cars has teamed up with another iconic British company, Lambretta Clothing, to give its legendary Seven sportscar a visual overhaul for a unique 2010 Special Edition.

The British-owned fashion label, which is based in London’s famous Carnaby Street, has drawn on its characteristic flair and rich heritage in popular culture to ... Read More >>

• New home for the Audi R8 LMS
• Logistics center for global sales
• Seven Audi R8 LMS at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring
 
The Audi customer sport program launched in 2008 has entered a new phase with the inauguration of a dedicated customer sport center in the direct vicinity of Audi Sport.
... Read More >>

Triple World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx, who wrote the foreword in edition 1 of Circuits Magazine, has asked us to forward on this letter to our readers.

"As you may know I am running the Virgin London Marathon on the 25th April with thirteen other members of the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC). With only a few weeks of fundraising l... Read More >>

• Rear wheel drive confirmed
• Technical partners announced
• Programme on time and on budget
• Development car to debut at Brands Hatch season finale
 
The organisers of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, the UK’s premier motor racing series, have confirmed more details coveri... Read More >>

Hennessey Performance has released the first official images of its Venom GT supercar. Based upon the Lotus Elise, the Venom GT combines a high-tech, lightweight British chassis with a powerful American V8.

“This is not the first time that Britain and America have joined forces to produce a weapon of mass propulsion”, sa... Read More >>

Lotus are delighted to announce that their new 2011 Lotus Elise has just been certified with an outstandingly low emissions figure of 149g of CO2 / km, representing a reduction of 16% over the previous Lotus Elise S.

This means that the Elise has the lowest CO2 for its performance level for any gasoline sportscar in the world.

... Read More >>

The two-times Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso, driver of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, has “unveiled” in Fiorano the Maserati GranCabrio that he has selected.

The Spanish driver has chosen for his GranCabrio elegant fixtures, opting for a darker shade for the exterior in combination with two-tone upholstery for the interior... Read More >>

The BMW Z4 GT3, which was officially launched and completed its first test drives at the start of March, is already enjoying great popularity among BMW Motorsport customers. The first cars have been delivered to private BMW teams, who will prepare them for use in various national and international championships.

“The feedback on the BM... Read More >>

Ferrari have revealed the first images of their new 599 GTO, the company’s fastest ever road car.

The 599 GTO is based on the 599XX, the experimental track car, and can be considered almost a road-going version of it. Only 599 examples of the GTO will be built, each of which is said to be capable of setting a lap time at Fiorano of 1 minute ... Read More >>

Spectacular racing car for the sporting customer

Coinciding with the market launch of the SLS AMG on 27 March 2010, Mercedes-AMG has presented a GT3 variant. This racing version of the gullwing model stands out with its spectacular design and thoroughbred motor sports technology. Developed to comply with the GT3 specifications of the FIA (F&... Read More >>

* Jenson and Lewis build their dream 12Cs at www.jensonandlewis.mclarenautomotive.com
* Customers able to specify unique ‘Driver Zone’ cockpit
* Traditional ‘McLaren Orange’ available at launch

‘Designed around the driver’ has been... Read More >>

* Lexus introduces Nürburgring package for the LFA supercar, aimed at hardcore track driving enthusiasts
* New aerodynamic elements for greater downforce, including fixed rear wing
* Power increased to more than 562bhp, gearshift times cut to just 0.15 seconds
* Zero to 62mph acceleration in 3.7 seconds and top speed of 202mph maintain... Read More >>

The CTS-V Sport Wagon will go into production in late 2010, with initial sales in North America, followed by export markets including Europe and the Middle East. The new model rounds out the V-Series offerings, which include all variants of the CTS family’s sedan, coupe and sport wagon body styles.

Like its sedan and coupe stable mates... Read More >>

Bentley’s new 6¾ litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine blends state-of-the-art technology with a classic configuration that’s propelled Crewe’s finest cars for over 50 years. Like the rest of the Mulsanne, every 505bhp V8 is hand-assembled and fully tested by Bentley’s technicians.

Right at the heart of Crewe&rsqu... Read More >>

A fascinating story and photos of the fabulous Gulf 917s that have never been published before, is told by Maitland Cook in the March and April editions of Cars for the Connoisseur magazine.

Cars for the Connoisseur (CftC) is a monthly newsletter written by Connoisseurs for Connoisseurs, edited and founded by Circuits Magazine contributor C... Read More >>

Mark Hales, the respected motoring journalist and vastly experienced race driver, will this year be offering one-to-one coaching at UK and European circuits.

Mark Hales has been racing at all levels for 37 years, during which time he has won nearly 200 races. For much of this time, he forged a parallel career as a motoring writer and author,... Read More >>

A full driver line-up and a wholehearted partnership!

In its first season in the Le Mans Series, Pegasus Racing proved its merit and the scope of its potential by finishing in the points three times in four starts. During the winter, the team invested all its efforts in an exciting 2010 project: namely, to give the Norma M200, a new French LM P2 pr... Read More >>

ITV Sport has announced its plans to provide the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship and ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin with extended, prime-time television coverage.

What’s more, for the first time ever, Clio Cup races will feature live on-board footage beginning when the season starts at Thruxton on 3rd/4th April.
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* 2008 and 2009 Formula 1 champions enjoy test of McLaren Automotive’s new high-performance sports car
* Button and Hamilton’s feedback set to fine-tune 12C development team’s final series of testing programmes
* Formula 1-inspired development programme pushes 12C to the limit around the world: from -50°C in an icy Arctic to ... Read More >>

* Evolution of R15 TDI diesel race sports car
* In-depth testing program in the United States and Europe
* TAG Heuer is new Audi partner in LMP1 project

Audi will fight for victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours on June 12/13 with an evolution of the R15 TDI diesel race sports car. An extensive testing program with the revised LMP1 ve... Read More >>

Hennessey Performance, better known for their mega horsepower tuning converstions for Vipers, Corvettes and other Musclecars, have revealed this image of their own supercar design.

The Venom is based on a stretched Lotus Exige chassis, and taking inspiration from the Lotus Elise GT1 from 1997 is powered by a tuned Chevrolet V8, but this time based... Read More >>

A few weeks before the 2010 season starts, HEXIS AMR have revealed the identity of their fourth and last GT1 driver, namely Jonathan Hirschi.

This young Swiss will pair up with Clivio Piccione in the second crew of drivers, at the wheel of the Aston Martin DBR9 #10. Detailed below are some career highlights and a quick interview with this new mem... Read More >>

At the 80th Geneva Autosalon, Aston Martin presented the world debut of the V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition, a new bespoke service; Works Service Tailored and the new DBS UB-2010.

V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition

The first V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition is displayed on this year’s show stand celebrati... Read More >>

The Jaguar Academy of Sport was launched at a ceremony in London on 4th March by Sir Ian Botham, Gareth Edwards CBE, Dame Kelly Holmes DBE, Denise Lewis OBE, Sir Steve Redgrave and supported by David Beckham OBE by video message. These legends of British sport are the Patrons of the Jaguar Academy of Sport, which aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the ver... Read More >>

* FT-86 Sports Concept, Toyota’s vision for a future sports car
* European debut at Geneva motor show
* Designed and engineered to capture the spirit of the renowned Corolla AE86 of the 1980s
* Front-engine, rear-wheel drive format
* Lightweight, compact and aerodynamically efficient body

Celica, MR2, Supra,... Read More >>

Aston Martin have released this video of their fabulous new One-77 under going extensive testing.

The 7.3 litre V12 powered One-77 has already been timed at over 220mph and the first customer deliveries are due to begin later this year.

It does make quite a nice noise...

This year the Autostadt in Wolfsburg, which was opened on the 1st of June 2000, celebrates its tenth anniversary. Right at the outset of this celebratory year a new record was reached: on Thursday 25th February 2010 more than 20 million visitors had passed through the Autostadt gates. Instead of honouring the 20 millionth individual guest, the Autostadt decided... Read More >>

Exclusive first images of the 2010 Rizla Suzuki MotoGP challenger!

The machine that Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista will be riding in this season’s MotoGP World Championship is the fourth generation of the 800cc GSV-R four-stroke prototype Grand Prix bike. It has been developed for the 2010 season with a focus of impro... Read More >>

In about 100 days from now we’ll know who has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With a record eight victories under his belt, Audi "factory" driver Tom Kristensen is the "King of Le Mans" and knows better than anyone how to win.

We will bring you his exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world’s most exclusive endu... Read More >>

Audi have released images and details about their new R8 Spyder.

Like every open-top Audi, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro has a cloth top. Weighing around 30 kilograms (66.14 lb); it keeps the vehicle’s total weight and center of gravity low. The top takes up little space when open and is a harmonious design element when closed. It tapers off... Read More >>

The BRSCC on-line entry system has gone live this month giving all the Club’s Racing Members the opportunity to quickly and efficiently enter races without all the hassle of paperwork and post. 

Using the system Members can also keep a check on their race entry history and amend the details of their race car should they change. D... Read More >>

Modern motorsport is a fast-moving, cutting-edge environment where a season-old race car is as obsolete ribbon typewriter. But each and every racing car that has ever turned a wheel in competitive motorsport is part of the fabric of the sport’s heritage and historic racing cars are amongst the most desirable examples available to the collector car market.... Read More >>

Corvette Motorsports are going to have their busiest year ever, as they contest not only the Le Mans 24 Hours, but also the new FIA GT1 World Championship, FIA GT3 & GT4 Championships and a vast array of National GT racing series.

GT1:

March 1st, Paris: Jean Todt and Stephane Ratel held an official Press conference to... Read More >>

*Direct petrol injection with piezo-electric injectors and spray-guided combustion
*Twin turbochargers with air/water intercooling
*Sophisticated engine electronics with Controlled Efficiency start/stop function and generator management
*Aluminium crankcase with ventilation holes to reduce friction
*Continuous camshaft adjustment on ... Read More >>

HEXIS AMR recently announced the first crew of drivers racing the Aston Martin DBR9 #9 in FIA GT1 World Championship this year: Jean-Denis Delétraz and Frédéric Makowiecki. The third driver, this time for the DBR9 #10 has just been signed: the Monegasque Clivio Piccione.

Here is a recount of his driving record to date, followe... Read More >>

Taking track-to-street technology to a new level

When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the closest connection to the Corvette race cars ever. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even further. This year, Corvette continues its tradition of track-to-street technology transfer with the 2011 Corvette ... Read More >>

* GT3 race sports car has undergone further technical development
* Delivery to customer teams has started
* Annual production for 2010 is already sold out

With the delivery of the first customer cars, Audi AG’S GT3 customer sport programme has reached the next phase. By mid-April, 20 Audi R8 LMS vehicles will have been h... Read More >>

Corvette Racing’s second-generation C6.R will be powered by a new 5.5L production-based V-8, to compete in the new unified GT class in the 2010 American Le Mans Series as well as the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The updated C6.R and  the Corvette ZR1 on which it’s based represent the strongest link yet between a productio... Read More >>

Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up.

Its evocative “Superleggera” (superlight) badge refers to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-performance and lean automotive athle... Read More >>

•Audi customers can book racing commitments with the R8 LMS
•Vehicles to be fielded by the Audi “factory” team Joest
•Offer is unique in the world
 
The Audi driving experience is expanding its portfolio by offering an opportunity that is unique in the world: effective immediately, Audi customer... Read More >>

Ferrari presents a vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) at the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show based on the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with an advanced new hybrid transmission.

Hybrid technology is one of the solutions examined by Ferrari in its on-going research and development into making its production cars ever more efficient. ... Read More >>

The multi-award winning Lotus Evora provides the basis of the stunning carbon design concept unveiled at the 80th Geneva Motorshow. The car boasts a stylish carbon fibre, leather and alcantara interior, aggressive carbon diffuser and an evocative high tech composite body.

The Evora Carbon Concept car emphasises Lotus’ motorsport pedi... Read More >>

Two of Britain’s most renowned automotive names to become closely associated through a strategic partnership looking at the opportunity to develop high performance engines for Lotus road and race cars.

The new partnership includes the supply by Cosworth of high performance engines based upon existing Toyota engines for future Lotus car... Read More >>

The FIA GT1 World Championship was launched to the world at the Automobile Club de France in the Place de la Concorde, Paris today.

Jean Todt, President of the Fédération Internationale de L’Automobile (FIA), presided over the unveiling of the cars, teams and drivers that will compete in the 2010 Championship.

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Porsche presents Super-Sports Car Concept in Geneva

Genf. Michael Macht, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, presented the Porsche 918 Spyder concept car at its world debut this evening in Geneva.

This mid-engined two-seater combines the performance of a super-sports car with the CO2 e... Read More >>

Fernando Alonso talks with his sponsors, Shell, about how he is settling in at Ferrari, and about his approach to the 2010 Formula 1 season.

Q&A with Fernando Alonso

Q What are your challenges for 2010?

A Well I’ve been preparing in a different way we’ve been with no testin... Read More >>

Mercedes has unveiled the 2010 F1™ Safety Car - based on the new gullwing SLS-AMG, it is the most powerful Safety Car ever deployed, cranking out 571bhp.

It'll be driven by Bernd Maylander, who won the Nurburgring 24 hours in 2000, and has driven for Mercedes in the DTM and FIA GT Championship. Maylander, whose Read More >>

Just listen to the beautiful sound of the new Matech Ford GT1, seen here putting some miles on their new chassis in private testing at Ascari in Spain and Portimao in Portugal (its a tough life!).

The Ford GT1 weighs in at around 1250kgs, and is fitted with a RoushYates 5.3 litre normally aspirated version of its roadgoing brothers supercharged V... Read More >>

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! The US Government Owned General Motors has supported Representative Gene Green (D-TX) for his support of a Federal mandate to install Event Data Recorders (EDRs) in all new vehicles. Here is the press release. Make of it what you will, but this is the beginning of the end for driving freedom.
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The FIA Formula Two championship enjoyed a successful inaugural season in 2009, with each of the 25 Williams designed F2 cars using specially developed Owen Developments Garrett GT® ball bearing turbocharger, which helped to reliably boost the series’ production based VAG 1.8T 20-valve control engine to power outputs of up ... Read More >>

Ducati dealers across the UK are gearing up for the new bike season as the 2010 range of Ducati models start arriving at dealerships over the next few days.

New models arriving at showrooms include Superbikes such as the 848 Dark and 1198S Corse, the new Hypermotard  Evo and Evo SP and the new 696 ABS and 1100 ABS Monsters.

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An Anglo-Argentine team is targeting success in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship this season. Chad Racing will field the Ferrari 430 with which José Manuel Balbiani and Juan Garriz plan to fly the flag for Argentina in the 13-round championship.

Balbiani's appetite for British GT was whetted at Knockhill last year when he deputised for... Read More >>

•Eight weeks to go before the 2010 DTM season starts
•2008 LMS title winners united in a DTM team for the first time
•New motivation for Rockenfeller, Prémat concentrates on DTM
 
In a manner of speaking, the 2010 DTM will see the two Audi "factory" drivers Alexandre Prémat and Mike R... Read More >>

Shell has produced this video explaining their role in the development of the new Ferrari 458 Italia.

The heart of the Ferrari 458 Italia is a Direct Fuel Injection, 4.5 litre V8, that produces 570hp and 330lb ft of torque at 9,000rpm (a specific power output of 127hp/litre) while consuming fuel at a rate of 17.67mpg (13.31/100km) and emitting 307... Read More >>

British Superstar World Superbike rider Leon Haslam has posted his latest blog - and it looks like he is taking it easy ahead of the news WSBK season! Follow his season on the Suzuki Racing Website.

Haslam: "Not long now and we’ll be starting the first race weekend of the year and I cannot wait. It seems a long time since the last r... Read More >>

The 80th International Geneva Motor Show sees Lotus Engineering unveil the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept, a high performance technology demonstrator with a plug-in series hybrid drive system and new technologies for enhanced driver involvement.

• 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds
• Total hybrid range of over 300 miles
• Eco mode... Read More >>

* Stunning gull-wing Hybrid Tourer makes European debut
* STELLA EV charges in to Swiss motor show
* Unique ‘Boxer’-diesel technology on display

Subaru’s presence at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show will feature a number of technological and environmentally friendly innovations, including a revolutiona... Read More >>

Ferrari has approved Pirelli tyres for its latest supercar; the new 458 Italia launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009.

Pirelli, a world leader in the ultra high performance (UHP) segment of the market, announces that its P Zero tyre has been approved for the 8-cylinder two seater Berlinetta, which is capable of over 200mph an... Read More >>

The XP-files: McLaren Automotive reveals details of its next generation of prototypes

Development of the groundbreaking McLaren MP4-12C is entering its final phase. The bespoke high-performance sports car is due to launch in 2011, and right now the latest Experimental Prototype (XP) 12Cs are undergoing intensive appraisal at a number of test... Read More >>

Just one day after Lotus Racing’s Hingham factory was officially opened by former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir, the team played host to HRH The Duke of York. Team Principal Tony Fernandes and Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne gave the Duke an official tour of the team’s facility and presented him with a commemorative set of his own ... Read More >>

RM Auctions consigns historically significant 1937, BMW 328 MM ‘Büegelfalte’ to its Monaco sale on 1st May

RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house, announced yesterday the consignment of one of the world’s most significant pre-war sports racing cars. The one-of-a-kind 1937, BMW 328 Mille Migl... Read More >>

Looking for all the world like the direct descendant of R2-D2, the Honda 3R-C, a revolutionary one-person battery electric vehicle concept, will make its world debut in Geneva alongside the EV-N concept, to be displayed for the first time in Europe.

Both the three-wheeled 3R-C concept, which envisions a single occupant vehicle for zero emiss... Read More >>

It's Geneva Motor Show time, and mercedes will be showing this concept car which doesn't look too far removed from reality.

It's like a modern, downsized version of the CLS with cool interior and a plug in hybrid motor. 

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* Coupé with 444bhp high-revving V8 engine, just under 22mpg
* Newly-developed center differential for quattro drivetrain

This is the one we were all waiting for - the German Muscle Car, the Audi RS 5 will finally debut at the Geneva Auto Show. A seven-speed S tronic and an innovative center differential in the quattro drivetrain transm... Read More >>

Talented young motor racing star Kieren Clark of Cambridge, has spoken of his delight at being invited onto the hugely prestigious 2010 ‘Rising Star’ programme of the Silverstone based British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC). The award is recognition of his outstanding performances in the Formula Renault BARC championship last season, winning the ... Read More >>

The experienced race pilot Peter Kox (NED) and exceptionally talented driver Christopher Haase (GER) pair up for the newly established 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship.

The two drivers will race the season in one of team REITER's two Lamborghini Murciélago LP670 R-SV which offer more than 600 bhp from its mid mounted V12 engine. &... Read More >>

BTCC Vauxhall Vectra test drive on offer for 2010 Ginetta Junior Champion

The Ginetta Junior Championship, the UK’s highest profile Junior racing series, today announces a major new prize for the 2010 title victor, which will give this season’s winner a money-cant-buy test in Eurotech Racing’s br... Read More >>

Shadow Chancellor talks business at LNT Group

Leeds-based conglomerate, the LNT Group played host to a key member of the opposition party today, as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne made a visit to its headquarters - which employs almost close to 700 staff across the UK. The portfolio of seven businesses is owned by 45 year o... Read More >>

First Ancestor of All Porsche Sports Cars on Show in America for the First Time

The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, is sending its legendary Type 64 Berlin-Rome Car on a long journey. Befitting the 60th anniversary of Porsche in America, the aluminium body of Type 64 will be presented from 21 March to 20 June 2010 at the High Museum of... Read More >>

Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This XKR delivers a significantly raised maximum speed – up to 174mph from 155mph  – and bold styling changes that create an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar.

The XKR Coupe unveiled at Geneva showcases tw... Read More >>

The ultimate riding experience is just around the corner for a few hundred privileged customers as the world’s first bike designed and hand built by Formula One engineers receives its finishing touches

A revolutionary new bicycle designed by Formula One engineers at BERU f1systems to deliver the ultimate riding experience is now ready ... Read More >>

The world’s first high performance car with Auto Start-Stop

BMW has introduced a Competition Package for its class-leading BMW M3 Coupé to enhance the model’s unparalleled driving dynamics. The package will go on sale 20 March, 2010.

The new Competition Package comprises a revised Electronic Damper Control w... Read More >>

FlexFuel technology now standard across Continental model range

The Continental Supersports Convertible further strengthens Bentley’s supercar range, following the introduction of the Continental Supersports Coupé in 2009. The new Supersports Convertible, with the same 621bhp twin-turbocharged W12 engine, is the fastest, most potent dr... Read More >>

The Lotus Elise revolutionised the sportscar market 14 years ago when the small lightweight agile 2-seat mid engine sportscar was introduced. By ensuring that the Elise stuck rigidly to Lotus’ core values of performance through light weight, the Elise was able to produce supercar performance with city car economy.

Making its debut at t... Read More >>

Yamaha has announce that it is offering its customers the opportunity to claim a 10% discount off all Yamaha Genuine Apparel and Accessories until 31st March 2010, throughout its network of Authorised Yamaha dealers and Lifestyle Centres.

To take advantage of this fantastic offer, simply log onto www.y... Read More >>

• Nine weeks to go before the 2010 DTM season starts
• 21-year-old Spaniard Miguel Molina is new Audi “factory” driver
• Katherine Legge and Mike Rockenfeller change teams

Nine weeks before the 2010 DTM season starts, Audi’s driver line-up for the most popular international touring car racing se... Read More >>

Taste the glamour and raw excitement of Formula 1TM on another level with BAM Motorsports, whether you're after high impact corporate entertainment or the experience of a lifetime - BAM Motorsports will exceed your expectations.

BAM offer a 100% bespoke travel service at all the Formula 1 destinations thro... Read More >>

LOTUS RACING UNVEILS LOTUS COSWORTH T127

Lotus Racing unveiled its 2010 challenger, the Lotus Cosworth T127, at a glittering event in London’s Royal Horticultural Hall on Friday 12th February. Team Principal Tony Fernandes was joined on stage by Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne and drivers Jarno Trulli, Heikki Kovalainen and Fairuz Fauzy to take ... Read More >>

F1 Racing driver Jarno Trulli assists in the development of the Lotus Evora Cup race car during its first test session at Snetterton.

The Lotus Evora Cup race car is the latest addition to the Lotus Motorsport racing stable. Fresh from its debut at the Autosport International racing car show in Birmingham the Evora Cup race car was given its... Read More >>

Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo has undergone surgery in his right hand following an accident whilst training near his home in Barcelona yesterday, Thursday 11th February.

The 22-year-old was riding his motocross bike at the practice course near Montmeló during a routine training session as part of his pre-season pr... Read More >>

HIGH-POWER COLLABORATION SETS NEW PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Two of the biggest names in automotive performance have come together to work on a special one-off project, and the result promises to be truly staggering.  Subaru UK and Cosworth have enhanced the performance, handling and styling of the acclaimed Impreza STI, creating a car that will raise the ba... Read More >>

Volkswagen will again line up on the starting grids of three of the most prestigious European Formula 3 championships with a high calibre driver line-up. 

Macau Grand Prix winner Edoardo Mortara (Italy), last year’s ATS Formula 3 Cup runner-up Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium) and 2009 ADAC Formula Masters champion Daniel A... Read More >>

Jim Moir, better known by his stage name of Vic Reeves, is back in the saddle, riding a brand new Royal Enfield Classic 500 motorcycle.

The TV entertainer and host of Shooting Stars has been a keen motorcyclist since his youth and previously owned a 1960’s Royal Enfield Continental GT.

Moir saw the latest Royal Enfield w... Read More >>

Nissan’s iconic GT-R sportscar will contest in two of the world’s premier racing championships in 2010 as part of the global motorsports plan unveiled today by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO).

The racing programme, focused around the award winning GT-R, that in road trim claimed a fast... Read More >>

Williams Hybrid Power Limited has confirmed that the energy storage system as part of the new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid, which was announced today by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has been developed and supplied by Williams Hybrid Power.

The 911 GT3 R Hybrid with innovative hybrid drive will make its debut at the forthcoming Geneva Motor ... Read More >>

The Force India Formula One Team finished the 2009 season as a genuine regular contender for points and the new 2010 challenger, the VJM03, builds on the solid foundations established by its predecessor, which took pole for the Belgian GP. With driver consistency in Adrian Sutil and Tonio Liuzzi and the able support of Paul di Resta in the test and reserve driv... Read More >>

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S: Even More Dynamic, Top Equipment all Standard

Porsche have sent us pictures and details of their new 911 Turbo S. The S model is fitted as standard with various parts that are optional extras on the regular 911 Turbo, which means that the twin turbo boxer engine gets a power hike by 30bhp to 530 bhp, with a maximum... Read More >>

• Eleven weeks to go before the 2010 DTM season starts
• Great chance for Audi’s youngest “factory” driver
• Jarvis to succeed Tom Kristensen in Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline 

There is one Audi driver who is looking forward to the opener of the new DTM season at the Hockenheimring on April 25 ... Read More >>

Equipe Verschuur, the successful motorsport company of Frans Verschuur in Nijmegen, Holland has been appointed the official importer for Europe of the spectacular Chevrolet Camaro under international GT4 Regulations.

The Chevrolet Camaro GT4 was developed by the Riley Technologies, based in Mooresville metropolis-motorsports in the U.S. state of N... Read More >>

THE VR-01 - A VIRTUAL REALITY

The new Virgin Racing Formula One team, one of the sport’s four new entrants for the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship, has proudly unveiled its debut race car - the VR-01.

The VR-01 is the first of a new breed of race car designed entirely in the digital domain using CFD (Computationa... Read More >>

MERCEDES GP PETRONAS is pleased to confirm that Nick Heidfeld will join the team as Reserve Race Driver and Test Driver for the 2010 Formula One season. Nick will therefore complete the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS driver line-up with race drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg.
 
Like Michael Schumacher before him, Nick is another former M... Read More >>

The National Motor Museum Trust at Beaulieu has announced a significant addition to its world famous Photographic Collection.

Recently purchased at auction is a photograph album by Richard H. LeSesne depicting Major Henry Segrave breaking the World Land Speed Record in the unique 1000hp Sunbeam car. This was the first vehicle t... Read More >>

Greg Mansell, son of Formula One legend Nigel Mansell, has been confirmed as driver for Comtec Racing’s 2010 World Series by Renault season.

This decision was reached after a successful race at the end of the 2009 WSR season with Comtec Racing; Mansell put in a blistering performance on his first outing, finishing fifth overall in grou... Read More >>

Ferrari is pleased to announce a 24-month Power Warranty on all Ferrari Approved cars purchased through the Official Ferrari Dealer network. Ferrari is the first manufacturer to offer a 24-month factory warranty on pre-owned vehicles, and offers customers twice the peace of mind when investing in the Prancing Horse of their dreams.

The warra... Read More >>

When GM uncloaked their Camaro retro remake at the 2006 Detroit show, the domestic audience understandably adored it. That muscle car concept is now a showroom reality, but any plans of bringing a right-hook version to South African, Aussie or Brit shores have been quashed – presumably due to low volume sales and GM’s moth-eaten wallet.
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Roger Becker, Lotus’ Director of Vehicle Engineering is retiring from Group Lotus after a long career of 44 years.

Roger, 64, joined Lotus in 1966, working on the Elan assembly line at Cheshunt, but his natural driving and engineering skills came to the attention of Lotus founder Colin Chapman and Roger was quickly moved to the vehicl... Read More >>

A new driver development partnership between Bamboo Engineering and Rapid Man has been launched to enable drivers to test any car on any circuit on one of the most sophisticated race simulators in the world. 

The Rapid Race Simulator boasts the latest technology, including a hydraulic motion system that gives drivers a rea... Read More >>

John Hopkins has signed for Team Hammer, which will race as M4 Monster Suzuki in this season's AMA Superbike Championship along with Daytona SportBike ace Martin Cardenas.

Both Hopkins and Cardenas have Grand Prix experience and the M4 Monster Suzuki team looks to present its most aggressive challenge yet in AMA Pro Racing. While bot... Read More >>

FUTURE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN STARS SHORTLISTED FOR BENTLEY EXPERIENCE
Royal College of Art students create exciting new concepts for iconic British manufacturer with state-of-the-art software

Some of the world’s best young designers from London’s Royal College of Art (RCA) have created a series of remarkable ‘Bentleys... Read More >>

Honda (UK) Motorcycles has extended its 0% and low rate finance offers on four of its most popular machines until the end of March.

If you want the cutting-edge performance provided by the CBR1000RR Fireblade and CBR600RR, the stylish street presence of the naked CB1000R or the versatility of the S-Wing 125 scooter, then you still have a cha... Read More >>

The Force India Formula One Team and principal sponsors, Whyte & Mackay, has confirmed that Paul di Resta will be the team's test and reserve driver for the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship.

The news was announced at a press conference held at Whyte & Mackay's Glasgow headquarters in Paul's native Scotland.

F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen visits the home of Lotus Cars to meet the Lotus family and choose the scheme for his personalised Lotus Evora.

It was a real thrill for the Lotus workforce to see Lotus F1 Racing Driver Heikki as he was given a personal tour of the production facilities yesterday, and even more exciting for those few employees who... Read More >>

HARTMANN RACING CONFIRM WTCC PLANS

Denmark-based Hartmann Racing have confirmed their plans to take part in a couple of 2010 FIA WTCC events with their Honda Accord Euro R cars, one of them driven by British touring car ace James Thompson.
"Our priority is the FIA European Touring Car Cup, because we want to defend the title Jam... Read More >>

The AT&T Williams team has confirmed the appointment of Valtteri Bottas as its official test driver.

Valtteri, a 20-year old from Nastola, Finland, will take up the role vacated by Nico Hulkenberg as he steps up as a team race driver. Having begun karting at the age of six, Bottas has a strong record of success with seven years in the Finnish... Read More >>

Less than four months after clinching the Cooper Tires British F3 championship title, Daniel Ricciardo has been confirmed - alongside another ex-British F3 graduate, Brendon Hartley - as a reserve driver in Formula 1 this season.

Australian Ricciardo and Kiwi Hartley, both 20, will fulfil reserve-driver duties for the Red Bull Racing and Sc... Read More >>

Metzeler announces the full spec of its radical new tyre, the Metzeler Sportec M5 Interact™, featuring a five zoned belt, special compounds, innovative tread design and lean angle indicator!

Metzeler announces the full spec of its radical new tyre, the Metzeler Sportec M5 Interact™, featuring a five zoned belt, special compounds,... Read More >>

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Launches MP4-25 with World Champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team has revealed its brand new MP4-25 chassis – the car in which reigning world champion Jenson Button and 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton will contest the 2010 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

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Ferrari launched their 2010 campaign last Thursday with the unveiling of the new F10.

The F10 is the 56th single-seater produced by Ferrari to contest the world championship and was due to make its track debut at the team's Fiorano circuit last Friday, with Massa at the wheel. The Brazilian, who missed the last few 2009 races after being ser... Read More >>

Today, the new Silver Arrows Formula One works team MERCEDES GP PETRONAS was presented at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Nico Rosberg and seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher along with team management Ross Brawn, Nick Fry and Norbert Haug were introduced to guests with a presentation and press conference.

Over 60... Read More >>

FIA GT1 World Championship set to be battled between Aston Martin DB9R, Corvette C6R, Ford GT, Nissan GT-R GT1, Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT and the Maserati MC12.

Entries for the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship closed on Friday December 15th, at midnight. Six brands will be represented, with 12 teams each with two cars, making a total of 24 ... Read More >>

A 0% APR typical finance campaign has been announced for the Streetfighter and Streetfighter S to celebrate the Naked Sportsbike of 2009. The campaign is effective immediately and runs until the 30th April 2010.

The Streetfighter and Streetfighter S are both available on deals over 36 months with a 50% deposits and 0% APR typical. A 2.4% fla... Read More >>

The new Motor Sport season gets underway every January at the NEC in Birmingham, when the Motorsport Industry gathers at the Autosport International Show.

This year was bigger and better than ever, with a number of world debuts for new racing hardware.

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Chad Racing F430 bids for British GT Championship victory

The legendary USA fuel additive brand STP - its 50-year history steeped in high-level motorsport - is returning to UK tracks for a major title assault on the 2010 Avon Tyres British GT Championship, b... Read More >>

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Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing has announced its rider line-up for the 2010 British Superbike Championship after Team Manager Philip Neill secured the signatures of reigning British Superstock Champion Alastair Seeley and fellow Northern Ireland rider Michael Laverty last week.

Laverty needs little introduction, having secured the 2007 Brit... Read More >>

The Lotus name is to return to the Avon Tyres British GT Championship for a full-season campaign in 2010, Piranha Motorsport announcing plans to contest the country's premier sports car series with a Lotus 2-Eleven and drivers Chris Bialan and Simon Mason.

Following an encouraging debut in British GT at Brands Hatch last September the car - the ex... Read More >>

Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO) just signed the official partnership agreements for the FIA GT1 World Championship with Sumo Power GT (UK) and Swiss Racing Team (CH).

Both teams will run two NISSAN GT-Rs respectively in the inaugural World Championship. NISMO will provide technical support to its new racing partners. To comply w... Read More >>

The worlds fastest production car, the 257mph SSC ULTIMATE AERO TT, can now be seen at the London Motor Museum from January 2010.

The SSC Aero on display at the London motor Museum has just returned from touring the USA and participating in the 2009 Gumball 3000 Rally which took place from west coast city Los Angeles and 3000 miles later through L... Read More >>

New Multistrada Takes To The Road

The new Multistrada 1200 embarks on a nationwide tour this weekend as this incredible new Ducati goes on display at dealerships around Britain from January until March.

The unprecedented amount of interest, sales enquiries and sales orders has led to this tour being organized to reach as many ... Read More >>

• Phil Prew becomes the team’s principal race engineer
• New race engineering crews are built around each driver
• Andy Latham becomes Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer
• Jakob Andreasen becomes Jenson Button’s race engineer

Q&A with McLaren R... Read More >>

A new look to Formula 1 in 2010

After the winter holiday break Force India and the 12 other Grand Prix teams are all hard at work preparing their new cars for what promises to be a fascinating 2010 season - one that will look very different from last year.

The arrival of four new teams on the scene and the return of Michael Sc... Read More >>

Mike Gascoyne, Lotus F1 Racing Chief Technical Officer, has confirmed this week that the team is a week ahead of schedule on its build process and making excellent progress in all key areas in its efforts to be ready for the forthcoming Bahrain Grand Prix in March.

Asked for an update, Mike said “We had been looking at firing up our en... Read More >>

TEASER PICS PROVIDE FIRST GLIMPSE OF NEW LEE NOBLE SUPERCAR

Fenix Automotive has released the first official images of their astonishing new mid engined supercar, due on UK sale in the second half of 2010.

While Fenix boss Lee Noble has given a strong hint that the car will be a ‘natural, but even more focused’ successor ... Read More >>

Cadillac have dropped in the 556bhp 6.2 litre supercharged LSA V8 into the pretty CTS Coupe bodyshell to create a little M3 killing monster!

The CTS-V comes with a choice of Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual with a dual-disc clutch or a paddle shifted 6L90 six-speed automatic. Complete with Brembo Brakes, 19” diameter Micheli... Read More >>

Dutch car website www.autoblog.nl scooped an interview with Ex-Ferrari F1 driver and Le Mans winner and were there as he took delivery of his brand new '10 Camaro SS - complete with a 600bhp Magnusson supercharger conversion.

Now driving in NASCAR, Salo had wanted a Camaro since the new 5th gen... Read More >>

We just received these images of Michael Schumacher making his first visit just before Christmas to the mighty Mercedes Grand Prix Team Headquarters in Brackley, England(!) where he was reunited with his former mentor and shown his new steed.

After receiving a rousing standing ovation from the team, Schumacher took control of the microphone and gav... Read More >>

Lotus have just launched the Exige S Type 72, celebrating the most successful F1 car of all time, the Lotus Type 72 Formula One car, which achieved 20 Grand Prix victories between 1970 and 1975.

The Lotus Type 72 was driven by such Lotus greats as Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi, Ronnie Peterson and Jacky Ickx and won three Formula One Constructors&... Read More >>

Daimler AG and its predecessor companies have been moulded by the people who work for them, now and in the past. They make the successful design, manufacture and marketing of the company's outstanding products possible in all areas of work necessary for this purpose.

In 2009 several personalities who rendered major services to the company passed aw... Read More >>

On Wednesday 23rd December the Mercedes GP Petronas F1 team announced that seven-times Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher will make his racing return in 2010 with the "Silver Arrows" team.

With seven Drivers’ World Championships, 248 Grand Prix starts, 91 victories, 154 podium finishes and 68 pole positions, the 40... Read More >>

Limited edition RX-7 GP to honour Scottish racing legend.

Crossan Motorcycles is exclusively offering a limited edition Steve Hislop replica on the rangetopping RX-7 GP motorcycle helmet.

Hislop was a roads and short circuit racing legend with career highlights that include eleven Isle of Man TT victories and winning the Briti... Read More >>

Aston Martin’s One-77 supercar has moved closer to setting a new all-time record for the British marque in initial high speed testing after surpassing all predictions and comfortably breaking the 200mph mark.

The One-77 is currently undergoing a stringent development process ahead of planned launch in 2010 with high speed testing takin... Read More >>

Honda (UK) is pleased to confirm its continued commitment to the British Superbike Championship and, Isle of Man TT and North West 200 road races for 2010, with the HM Plant Honda team and its strong rider line-up.

The dynamic rider duo of Ryuichi Kiyonari and Josh Brookes will compete on the CBR1000RR Fireblade in the British Superbike clas... Read More >>

Yamaha have just given away three spectacular race replica road bikes in a Pan-European competition to help celebrate their MotoGP, World Superbike and World Supersport championships in 2009.

These 3, unique, race replica motorcycles were spread across Yamaha’s European distributor network, the main prize winners coming from Slovakia, ... Read More >>

Prototype testing of the Hyde Harrier Jubilee is now complete and kits are available to transform a modern Triumph Bonneville into the ultimate modern British cafe racer.

Created to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the original Hyde Harrier and the 50th anniversary of the Triumph Bonneville, the Hyde Harrier Jubilee is the res... Read More >>

Aston Martin’s two top-of-the-range sports cars; the DBS and V12 Vantage have undergone a "Carbon Black" makeover to create a highly desirable special edition. Like a posh Mad Max Interceptor.

Sadly, these special editions don't come with any changes with the mechanicals, they are mainly cosmetic though new seats do save 17k... Read More >>

Jubilee visitor enjoys a great surprise: a weekend with the Panamera

Just eleven months after opening on 31 January 2009, the Museum of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has set up a new record in popularity as on 18th December the Head of the Porsche-Museum, Achim Stejskal, welcomed their 500,000th visitor. “Reaching this magic ... Read More >>

BE PART OF MCLARENS 2010 CAMPAIGN PHOTOSHOOT!

Do you fancy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a face of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team by appearing in their 2010 campaign photoshoot?

If you think you’re the most passionate Vodafone McLaren Mercedes supporter in the world then you don’t want to miss this... Read More >>

Renault annouced today that they will stay in F1 - But have sold a stake of an as yet unspecified size to Genii Capital, an investment firm.

Here is what the press release said:

"Renault has decided to maintain its commitment to Formula One and welcomes the perspective of a strategic partnership with Genii Capital; a Luxemburg-based ... Read More >>

A couple of press releases arrived in my Inbox today about two new small car concepts.

What do you think of these badge engineered vehicles?

Aston Martin "Cygnet"

First, the Toyota iQ, which with a different grille, leather interior and bespoke luggage is now an Aston Martin Cygnet. Due to be launched i... Read More >>

Pippa Mann has confirmed that she will join Sam Schmidt Motorsports for the 2010 Firestone Indy Lights series.

The 26-year old Briton recently participated in a number of tests with the team, following the finale of her debut season in the series with Panther Racing, during which she scored a string of top 15
finishes, including three... Read More >>

And the winner is …

A popular Mini One, supplied by Scotthall, Hampshire, was the star prize in this year’s National Motor Museum Trust Prize Draw and the lucky winner was Mr Ian Green, of Cowley in Oxfordshire.  Mr Green, bought his winning ticket whilst visiting the Beaulieu MotorMart Autojumble in May.

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Martin Brundle visits Lotus to drive the award-winning Lotus Evora

Martin Brundle, one of the most talked about legends in British motorsport recently spent a day at the world-renowned Group Lotus UK headquarters, sampling a piece of Lotus heritage and driving the firm’s latest offering, the all new Lotus Evora.

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Lotus F1 Racing has today confirmed that Italy's Jarno Trulli, Finland's Heikki Kovalainen and Malaysia's Fairuz Fauzy have joined the team to spearhead driving duties for its debut Formula 1 season in 2010.

There has been much speculation surrounding the identity of Lotus F1 Racing's driver signings in recent weeks, but the appointment of J... Read More >>

Porsche outline plans for GT and Cup racing next season

In the American Le Mans Series, works drivers Joerg Bergmeister (Germany) and Patrick Long (USA) want to defend their championship title with Flying Lizard Motorsports in the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR.

Porsche works drivers Marc Lieb (Germany) and Richard Lietz (Austria)... Read More >>

Thirteen races, 13 podiums, champion: Jeroen Bleekemolen was honoured by Porsche AG for winning the title of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, the fastest international brand trophy series. At the Porsche Centre Stuttgart, the Konrad Motorsport pilot received a very special prize: A brand-new Porsche 911 GT3.

Jeroen Bleekemolen secured the champi... Read More >>

• Lexus LFA sounds as good as it drives thanks to Formula 1-inspired acoustic engineering
• Unique “soundtrack” changes as engine speed increases
• Acoustic channelling ensures those on board can enjoy the LFA’s aural qualities
• Listen to engine online now, sound library ... Read More >>

Initial phase of Omnivore development achieves 10% improvement in fuel consumption compared to stratified direct injection engines, also with ultra low emissions. The research signals a potential paradigm shift with engine ‘upsizing’ for increased fuel economy.

The first testing phase of Lotus Engineering’s Omnivore variabl... Read More >>

Limited MINI special edition evokes the birth of the brand and John Cooper’s Formula One title victory 50 years ago.

Both were revolutionary and triumphant: in the summer of 1959 Alec Issigonis presented his concept for a small car which, with its transverse-mounted front four-cylinder engine and space for four occupants plus luggage, ... Read More >>

Porsche Museum opens on Monday, 28 December 2009

The Porsche Museum, Stuttgart, is opening for a special day between the holidays on the last Monday of the year, 28 December, for visitors wishing to enjoy a great experience at the end of the year. On this occasion enthusiasts will also experience Porsche’s new fourth model... Read More >>

Michelin Formula Renault UK Champion Dean Smith (Wolverhampton) has been named the 2009 McLaren Autosport BRDC award winner collecting the prize of £50,000 together with a Formula One test with McLaren Mercedes.

Twenty-one-year-old Smith, who secured this year’s Formula Renault UK title with Manor Competition, won the prestigious... Read More >>

The eagerly awaited Colin McRae online shopping facility is up and running, with a wide range of officially-branded merchandise all chosen, designed and produced with the input of the McRae family and profits from the sale of the merchandise will be donated to the recently-established "Colin McRae Vision" charity.

The official Coli... Read More >>

Legendary 1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype “Flip-Top” Among Final Consignments For RM’s ‘Automobiles Of Arizona’ Sale

The one-of-a-kind 1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype s/n CSX 2196, nicknamed “The Flip-top” for its unique clam shell design, is set to cross the block at RM’s Automobi... Read More >>

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL SUPERSPORTS ADDS RECYCLABILITY
TO ITS GREEN CREDENTIALS

(8 December. Crewe,  England) The new Continental Supersports, the first Bentley to use FlexFuel technology which enables it to run on E85 biofuel, gasoline or any combination of these two fuels, has further underlined its green credentials by meeting the 85% recy... Read More >>

The 1980 Drivers World Championship winning car and arguably the most significant Williams F1 car of all time is up for sale.

The Williams FW07B was the car that took Alan Jones to the 1980 F1 World Championship – the first World Championship for Williams, and driver Alan Jones. Designed by Patrick Head, the FW07 design was so successful that... Read More >>

With three months to go before the 2010 Avon Tyres British GT Championship blasts off, the touchpaper has been lit by the new United Autosports team and its plans to field a brace of factory assisted Audi R8 LMS racers in Easter Monday's opening rounds of the series, as well as extra events during the season.

The Anglo-American ... Read More >>

Andy Priaulx has an exciting 2010 racing season ahead of him competing in both the FIA World Touring Car Championship and also selected endurance sports car races for BMW. This programme for him was announced in Munich on Saturday night by BMW Motorsport Director, Mario Theissen.

The triple world champion will again be driving a BMW 320si WT... Read More >>

BMW Motorsport presents its 2010 motorsport programme: following the pull out from F1, the focus is now on production car racing, and the continuation of junior series promotion.

Having bid farewell to Formula One, BMW will intensify its involvement in GT and touring car racing in the forthcoming year. The company released details of its 201... Read More >>

Colin Turkington (GB) has added a second BMW Sports Trophy title to the one he claimed in 2007.

The 27-year-old, who won this season’s British Touring Car Championship in a BMW 320si WTCC, was presented with a winner’s cheque for 30,000 Euros by BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen at Saturday’s award ceremony in Munich. With ... Read More >>

The beautiful Beaulieu Estate, situated in the heart of the New Forest, is most widely known for being the home to the National Motor Museum. Housing over 250 historic vehicles, pride of place in the collection goes to the four Land Speed Record cars permanently on display there.  On Tuesday 1st December, these four leviathans of speed were joined by an un... Read More >>

Sauber has been granted a place on the Formula One grid for the 2010 season.

The decision by motor sport's world governing body, the FIA, comes after Peter Sauber agreed a deal with BMW last week to take over the team.

After the German manufacturing giant announced its withdrawal from F1 in the summer, it initially signed a contract wi... Read More >>

Kimi Raikkonen is to switch from Formula One to the World Rally Championship for next season.

It has long been speculated the 2007 world champion would turn his attention to rally after leaving Ferrari at the end of the recent F1 campaign.

Raikkonen had hoped to return to McLaren, only for his apparent pay demands to scupper t... Read More >>

As the eagerly awaited Aston Martin Rapide four-door sports car goes through final engineering and testing phases before being launched in quarter one 2010, Aston Martin has confirmed UK pricing.

The price of the Rapide will start from £139,950 in the UK which features an impressive level of standard specification including: Bang &... Read More >>

Le Mans 24 Hours winner and American Le Mans Series Champion David Brabham is confirmed as one of the star guests at Autosport International, held 14-17 January 2010, at the NEC, Birmingham.

Fans will be able to meet the sportscar great, son of triple Formula One Champion Sir Jack Brabham at the show, where he will discuss his amazing 2009 s... Read More >>

• Following successful “virtual-to-real” racer experience, GT Academy 2010 is bigger and better
• Online time trial version of Gran Turismo®5 available from 17 December

Nissan and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) have joined forces again to bring gaming and motor sport fans the ultimate... Read More >>

British race car and vehicle engineering specialist Prodrive is rumoured to be interested in acquiring Renault's Formula One team.

The future of the team has been uncertain following the withdrawal of other car manufacturers such as Honda, Toyota and BMW from the high profile but very expensive sport.

French newspaper L'Equipe reported... Read More >>

McLaren F1 teamwear is on sale now at the McLaren Online Shop

There are caps, polo shirts, t-shirts, sweaters and more, so you can support the all British dream team in style!

Click the Button below to visit the shop and place an order.

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Almost fifty members of the media and supporters of the Allard Chrysler restoration project gathered at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum for an update on the project to restore Europe’s first dragster and to celebrate various recent landmarks that have been reached.
 
Standing alongside “Ally” as the car is affect... Read More >>

A completely unique Suzuki GSX-R1000 built especially for grand prix legend Kevin Schwantz, will be up for auction later this month, following the donation of the one-off machine from Suzuki GB PLC to BEN - Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund.
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An invitation-only gala auction of artworks by the men and women of Bentley’s design and styling team last night raised more than £70,000 for The Christie cancer hospital in Manchester.

Bonhams the auctioneer donated its premises and services in Bond St, London, to host this exclusive event for over 300 guests. The auction was co... Read More >>

Reigning champion team Carlin has announced the identity of the third driver signed to join its squad for the 2010 Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series. He is 19-year-old Rupert Svendsen-Cook, who brings to the team single-seater experience gained in the Formula BMW Europe series.

Svendsen-Cook will join fellow Briton James Calado, ... Read More >>

The iconic British sports car manufacturer opens its doors for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the site and a virtual drive around the famous Lotus Test Track.

Lotus invited Google to record a testing session of selected Lotus cars and to give fans of the legendary British sports car brand a chance to look ar... Read More >>

EV CUP LEADS THE WAY
 
The world's first 'green' motor racing series, based totally around zero emission electric cars, has been launched in London, with plans to have cars racing across Europe in 2011.

The pioneering new series, known as the EV (Electric Vehicles) Cup, is working with vehicle manufacturers to bring togeth... Read More >>

The last examples of the Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss are currently being built, bringing the active era of the SLR super sports car from Mercedes-Benz and McLaren to an end.

In 2004, with the swing-wing Coupé, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren jointly set out to continue the story of the legendary SLR racing sports cars of t... Read More >>

Lexus have opened a dedicated showroom for their new LFA Supercar in London's Park Lane, which will act as their European SalesCentre for the car.

The Mayfair showroom has been selected by Lexus as the centre for all European LFA sales. The V10-powered supercar has attracted huge attention worldwide since its official launch at ... Read More >>

• Advanced heat treatment improves tyre performance / life
• Equipment now available for garages and dealers to rent

Anyone familiar with motorsport knows about ‘scrubbing’ tyres, the process of running them for a couple of laps to get heat in, then leaving them to cool and cure. On race day it dram... Read More >>

Ever wondered what it'd be like to out run a fighter plane in a car?!

So has Richard Noble and Andy Green. Check out this animated video of what would surely be the ultimate race!

Scottish team ProMotorsport plans to return to the Avon Tyres British GT Championship in 2010 with a double-strength attack on the GT4 class.
After sitting out this season, Derek Palmer's squad will be back with the Nissan 350Z it last raced in the championship in 2008, as well as another 350Z which is currently in build at the team's Lanark base.

Pa... Read More >>

Season’s savings - great discount vouchers for every Superchip’s Bluefin customer this December - Save up to 35% from leading performance parts suppliers with every Superchip’s Bluefin Plug n’ go remap purchased this December.

It’s season of goodwill and in this spirit, market leading performance electr... Read More >>

• Production to begin at Crewe in Spring 2010; first deliveries to the UK  to commence in Summer 2010
• Starting price of £220,000*
• Early customer interest exceeds 2010 production targets

Bentley Motors today announced more details of its all-new flagship motorcar, the Mulsanne... Read More >>

One of Britain's brightest single-seater prospects, 18-year-old Oli Webb, has signed with the race-winning Fortec Motorsports team to contest the 2010 Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series.

Manchester-based Webb steps up to F3 after two seasons in Formula Renault UK, where he has established himself with Fortec as ... Read More >>

Frank Williams and Patrick Head announced on 20th November that they have sold a minority interest in Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited (Williams F1) to an investment company led by Austrian investor Toto Wolff. Mr Wolff also joins the company’s Board.

Q & A with Frank Williams

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The Force India Formula One Team is pleased to confirm Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi will remain with the team for the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship, thus giving complete consistency in its driver line-up.

2010 will be Adrian's fourth season in Formula 1. The 26-year-old German started his F1 career with Force India's predecessors, ... Read More >>

This interview with Herman Tilke was made in 2007, but his comments about how to create a great racing circuit are timeless.

View the footage in YouTube though and you'll see from the comments that not everyone thinks he's done such a great job with his own designs...

Drop us a line and tell us what you think about Tilke's designs, and wh... Read More >>

The 2009 FIA World Touring Car champions were honoured last Sunday in Macau, during the traditional party at Fisherman's Wharf. One after the other all the major players of the season were called on to the stage to collect their awards.

The prize giving ceremony began with the Advan Yokohama trophies. F... Read More >>

Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Tommy Hayden and Blake Young are fine-tuning their race bikes and gearing up to make Suzuki's championship-winning GSX-R1000 a winner again in 2010.

Hayden and Young were recently out on their new 2010 GSX-R1000s for two days of testing at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana California before the beginning of the AMA... Read More >>

Following the recent announcement of part funding by the Government-backed Technology Strategy Board, the partners in the KinerStor project have announced further details of their collaborative programme to demonstrate the viability of low-cost flywheel hybrid systems.

The KinerStor project will be led by Ricardo and will compr... Read More >>

The government announced at the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) international automotive summit the full line-up of members making up the Automotive Council.

The Council was announced earlier this month as part of the Government’s response to recommendations made in the industry-led report from the New Automotive Inno... Read More >>

The 2009 NEC Motorcycle show sees the launch of Ducati’s innovative new 2010 clothing range.

Ducati fans and Motorcycle enthusiasts can expect to see the new revamped retro designs and race inspired styling of the new Ducati Corse range, complete with its re-designed ‘Carbon Fibre’ logo.

Official Ducati merch... Read More >>

* Ten Silver Arrows from the supercharged-engine era can be seen in one exhibition
* Auto Union racing cars meet their Mercedes-Benz rivals
* Highest-calibre exhibition in the museum’s history

“Family Silver – the Auto Union Silver Arrows and their Rivals”: never before has the Audi museum mobile displa... Read More >>

The 2009 MotoGP season was the first for Bridgestone as the series’ Official Tyre Supplier. This meant that rather than supporting seven teams and a total of thirteen riders by the end of last year, Bridgestone supplied tyres and provided support to every team and rider on the grid.

Quick Q&A with Hiroshi Yasukawa &nd... Read More >>

If you are still short on gift ideas then the Christmas Collection from Mercedes-Benz - comprising some practical and original gifts for both men and women, and also young and old alike - may be just what you need.

All of the products in this year's Mercedes-Benz Christmas Collection have been carefully produced using a variety ... Read More >>

You can now log additional data alongside that of GPS by using the new Micro Input Module.

With one RPM and four analogue inputs, it is possible to record such parameters as engine speed, throttle angle, or brake force and so enhance the analysis that the popular PerformanceBox already offers.

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James Whitham will be signing copies of both DVD's at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Show NEC on the Crossbow Calendars Stand in Hall 2 2G45 ON Saturday 28th November between 2.30pm - 3.15pm AND Saturday 5th December between 2.30pm - 3.15pm

The only good thing about the British Superbike Championship being over is the release of the annual seaso... Read More >>

From the 2010 season, German driver Nico Rosberg will drive for the new Mercedes team in the Formula 1 World Championship, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport announced on Monday 23rd.

Three years after his father Keke had won the Formula 1 World Championship, Nico Rosberg, 24, was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on 27 June 1985, inheriting his racing DNA ... Read More >>

The Caterham Superlight R500 may be small and lightweight, and on many a petrolheads’ wish list, but only now is it tiny enough to fit into a Christmas stocking.

Caterham Cars’ most rapid road-going vehicle has been recreated to scale complete with remote control and BBC Top Gear’s The Stig behind the wheel. The miniature C... Read More >>

A former London Routemaster bus, which has been luxuriously restored by Bentley Motors, has today been handed over to the hospice St Luke’s.

St Luke’s, who are based in Winsford, Cheshire, secured the double-decker bus earlier this year and appealed to the luxury car manufacturer Bentley for help in its restoration. Bentley Motor... Read More >>

The BLOODHOUND Project is the World Land Speed Record attempt designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM subjects).

The Project, sponsored by fuel additives and engine care brand, STP, was launched in October 2008, and today announces six major milestones:

1. Education... Read More >>

For the 2010 motor sport season, Porsche has prepared a further development of the 911 GT3 for racing; the 911 GT3 R.

Created for racing in championships and races based on the international FIA GT3 regulations, and succ... Read More >>

Bloodhound SSC is the latest record-breaking attempt by Richard Noble, whose Thrust SSC was the first car to break the sound barrier.

A full-scale model of the remarkable eight-metre long Bloodhound SSC will be on-show in the new Stuff Zone at The PistonHeads Performance Car Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham on 14-17 January 2010. This new... Read More >>

Spyker Cars N.V., manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, announces today that it will relocate vehicle assembly to its supplier, CPP (Manufacturing) Ltd, UK.

By relocating its assembly lines from Zeewolde to Coventry, Spyker will achieve considerable improvements in efficiency and substantial cost-reductions. The relocation is expect... Read More >>

Sensational double World Champion driver line-up created as Jenson Button joins Lewis Hamilton at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is delighted to announce the signing of the reigning World Champion Jenson Button to a multi-year deal. He will be partnered by 2008 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who will be embarking on his ... Read More >>

The mainstream Motoring Press has been wetting themselves over this tuner version of the BMW M3 - the GTS. 

So whats the difference between the GTS and a regular 2 door M3? Lightweight construction, adjustable aerodynamics, a bigger engine with more power, stripped out interior and upgraded suspension & brakes - all the areas you'd expect... Read More >>

It has been a very long wait..but the moment of truth draws near.

Yes Gran Turismo 5, the biggest and best version of the game ever, is nearly here. But not quite. Launch date is March 2010, apparently.

Still, there's a very cool trailer to watch.

GT5 will include over 950 cars including F1, GT cars, NASCAR To... Read More >>

Lee Noble, the maverick designer and engineer who has defined the British low volume sports car market in recent years, is back in the hot seat of an all-new company, Fenix Automotive Limited, and is due to launch one of the most dramatic supercars of the century next year.

With successful production cars like the N... Read More >>

Fresh from taking the 2009 National Superstock title with Alastair Seeley, Suzuki GB has announced its 2010 racing programme, aimed at racers looking to compete in any of the British Superbike supported classes and MRO level championships.

Run through Suzuki's authorised network of dealers and centrally managed by three-times British Superbi... Read More >>

Mercedes-Benz has announced that they will enter the Formula 1 World Championship with their own team, beginning with the 2010 season, and Daimler AG and McLaren Group will change their form of cooperation with effect as of 13 November 2009. Here is what their press release said:

Daimler AG together with Aabar Investments PJSC will take over... Read More >>

* 35 pickups to be used in the world's toughest rally
* Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is the “Official Supplier” to the A.S.O.

It is durable, robust and can tackle any road, no matter how tricky: the Volkswagen Amarok will have to prove those claims from January 2010 during the world’s toughest rally. Volkswagen Commercial V... Read More >>

Yamaha is pleased to announce that the new 2010 Paddock Blue Clothing line-up is now available from Authorised Yamaha dealers, featuring a brand new look and the introduction of new technical fabrics and female garments.

The new Paddock Blue line-up offers the wearer a stylishly casual way to show their allegiance to Yamaha and its racing he... Read More >>

Maserati has announced pricing of £95,630 (OTR) for the GranCabrio.

It can be ordered now via the Maserati dealer network and the first right-hand drive examples will reach the UK showrooms in April 2010.

An obvious competitor for the Ferrari California, BMW 6 Series and Mercedes SL, the GranCabrio is powered by a 4.7 litre V8... Read More >>

Yamaha is celebrating a truly spectacular race season in 2009 by offering three equally spectacular race replica road bikes in a Pan-European competition.

The pinnacle was reached with Yamaha claiming the top spot in MotoGP with Valentino Rossi, World Superbike with Ben Spies and World Supersport with Cal Crutchlow (not forgetting Leon Camie... Read More >>

So McLaren will be independent again - it had to happen sometime.

This is the result of the upheaval according to McLaren:

Mercedes-Benz: will power McLaren’s Formula 1 cars until 2015

Having begun in 1995, the McLaren/Mercedes-Benz partnership is already one of the longest engine-supply associations in... Read More >>

After another thrilling season in Formula One, we talk to the team's Technical Director, Sam Michael, about drivers, engines, performance and rule changes...

Q: Thinking about 2009, what are your overall thoughts about the team’s season?
SM: 2009 was a good step forward from where we’ve been in previous se... Read More >>

We talk to Nico Hulkenberg following his recent appointment as Williams' new F1 race driver...

Q: How are you feeling about your new appointment?
NH: I’m pretty excited to be racing for Williams. They’re real racers. I’ve been with the team as a test driver for two years now so I know everyone well. ... Read More >>

In another quick Q&A session, hear what Hirohide Hamashima, Director of Bridgestone Motorsport Tyre Development  had to say about his 2009 season, and outlook for the rule changes in F1 for 2010

Q. What were the key factors for Bridgestone in 2009?

A. We re-introd... Read More >>

McLaren Automotive today launches the first in a series of broadcast-quality short videos, which present a rare insight into a performance car testing programme from the development team behind the new McLaren MP4-12C.

As a brand new car company, McLaren Automotive has a unique and engaging story to tell prior to its first model going on sal... Read More >>

The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the absolute highlight at this year's International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, is now available to order.

From Monday, 16 November 2009, company-owned sales and service outlets and sales partners of the Mercedes-Benz brand in Germany will be taking orders for this super car with its characteristic gullwing doors. The sale... Read More >>

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•    Frank Biela wins 24-hour race on the Nürburgring
•    DTM champion stressed by a full calendar
•    Dindo Capello challenges Valentino Rossi
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MSCG had a quick Q&A with Hiroshi Yasukawa, director of Bridgestone Motorsport, who talks about the 2009 F1 season and his outlook for 2010.

How would you evaluate the 2009 season from Bridgestone’s perspective?

The 2009 season took place in very difficult economic circumst... Read More >>

Duke Video are a perennially good choice for Xmas gift ideas and this year is no exception.

The exc... Read More >>

MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli
 
Neil Hodgson will challenge for the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli next year and among his rivals will be Tommy Hill who has signed to ride for the Worx Crescent Suzuki team.
 
Riding for the Motorpoint ... Read More >>

With Volkswagen Motorsport continuing to build on an extremely successful 2009 campaign both on track and off-road, a new range of stylish and durable clothing and accessories has been launched to appeal to all motorsport fans. 

The new Motorsport Collection from Volkswagen Lifestyle, available to order from today, compris... Read More >>

The recipe for this evocative picture book is very simple: 500 album covers, all of which feature cars, supported by simple data in captions giving title, artist, record label, catalogue number and the car featured. Presented in an LP- sized square format, the result is a compelling mix of the famous and the obscure, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Fasci... Read More >>

Bentley Motors has launched a new collection of accessories highlighting the British company’s design and craftsmanship skills. Whether purely functional or created to further accentuate and personalise the appearance of a customer’s car, each accessory reflects the attention to detail at which Crewe’s stylists and engineers excel.

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Simulator company Cruden has unveiled its new, £120,000 Hexatech simulator as used by F1 teams – provided either as a single or three-seater – and is available to private individuals. Be warned - its seriously addictive!

Cruden B.V. – world leading designer and manufacturer of interactive motion-based racing simulators &ndas... Read More >>

Six-cylinder power units have always had particular appeal, offering not only supreme smoothness and refinement, but also superior power and performance as well as a truly emotional driving – or, in this case, riding – experience. A further point is that the typical sound of a straight-six almost like a turbine is absolutely incomparable, with strai... Read More >>

In line with its philosophy of constant improvement to its high performance icon, Nissan has introduced a series of minor but key updates to the GT-R to maintain its position as the definitive accessible supercar.

Under the skin, by changing the front spring and damper rates, the ride comfort is improved, while handling becomes even more dyn... Read More >>

Just one month after confirmation of its entry into the 2010 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, Lotus F1 Racing is already heading into the windtunnel with a scale model of its first Formula 1 car.

The as yet undesignated model is the product of the recent collaboration between Lotus F1 Racing Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoy... Read More >>

Along with a fantastic display of the finest cars of yesteryear, this year’s Classic Motor Show is once again hosting its Live Stage, with TV’s Mike Brewer running the proceedings – it’s a light-hearted mixture of competitions and the chance to meet leading motoring personalities.

But that’s not all – high... Read More >>

Britain is the world centre of motorsport, and this year its companies produced a Formula One World Champion in Jenson Button and the constructors' winner in Brawn GP.

They are just two of the winners from a £6billion industry, of which £3.6billion is exported.*

But it's not just driving and engineerin... Read More >>

Morgan enthusiast of 40 years wins second accolade

Twenty-five years after he won an international concours competition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Morgan Motor Company, Torbay Motor Club member and motor sport enthusiast Frank Butler has achieved a remarkable second accolade from the famous British sports car manufacturer. Read More >>

The first cars from the new Jim Bamber "Heroes" collection are now available.

The humorous motorsport figures and cars made famous by Jim Bamber's regular cartoons for "Autosport" and other enthusiast magazines have long been on the gift lists of kids and adults alike. Now the first cars from his new "Heroes" Co... Read More >>

Ford is toasting the success of Kent-based racer, Rod Birley, who has just scored his 500th career win, most of which have been in Ford-powered cars.

To mark the occasion, Rod was welcomed to Ford of Britain’s Heritage Workshop in Dagenham and handed the keys to a Ford Capri – the car he chose from Ford’s heritage collection for a... Read More >>

The colours from the Ferrari range, special shades and, of course, the Ferrari reds, now in a new exhibition in Maranello

Galleria Ferrari recently inaugurated “Non Solo Rosse”, an exhibition devoted to the fascinating subject of colour in Ferrari’s history and output. The show tells the story of the evolution of the colour... Read More >>

Bentley Motors is staging an art auction at Bonhams to raise money for The Christie, a cancer hospital in Manchester.

The men and women of the Bentley styling and design team have turned their creative energy to making art, the aim being to raise money for The Christie Hospital in Manchester, a leading international centre for research and t... Read More >>

Time is running out for aspiring racing drivers to get on to the grid for the 2010 Caterham Academy series, with less than 10 places remaining.

Since 1995, the Caterham Academy has introduced more than 700 people to motor racing, taking them through the race license process and their first season of racing in sprints, hillclimbs and track ev... Read More >>

Bond and Aston Martin are celebrated

Motor racing legend John Surtees, the only person to become world champion on two wheels, and four is to start this year’s Burlington Beaujolais Run from Brooklands on Tuesday November 17th.

And as a special tribute the cars taking part will carry a facsimile of Henry Surtees helmet a... Read More >>

Kiddimoto is celebrating after its Brit Pop Scooter scooped the first place prize as Best Ride-on in the inaugural 2009 ToyTalk awards, announced to the industry on 30 October.

Launched during the summer of 2009, the Kiddimoto Brit Pop Scooter evokes the romance of the swinging Sixties coupled with the resurgence in popular British music and... Read More >>

British supercar manufacturer and challenger for the production car world land speed record, Keating, will have its 260.1mph TKR supercar on display at this year's MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live at London's Earls Court on 5 November.

In the first of two runs on the Salt Lake Flats in California last month, the remarkable 7.0 litre, 1800 BH... Read More >>

Bond and Aston Martin are celebrated

Motor racing legend John Surtees, the only person to become world champion on two wheels, and four is to start this year’s Burlington Beaujolais Run from Brooklands on Tuesday November 17th.

And as a special tribute the cars taking part will carry a facsimile of Henry Surtees helmet a... Read More >>

The FIA European Touring Car Cup will change format from next year, switching from a one-off event at the end of the season to a four-event series.

The new format has been approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council, as well as the 2010 calendar.

2010 FIA European Touring Car Cup - calendar
28 March &n... Read More >>

TRIPLE HONOURS FOR BRAWN GP AT PROFESSIONAL MOTORSPORT WORLD EXPO AWARDS

Brawn GP has scooped an unprecedented three awards at the 2009 Professional MotorSport World Expo Awards, which honour the sport’s outstanding teams, technologies, personalities and facilities. 

The newly-crowned winners of the 2009 Formula O... Read More >>

Crack Ferrari team Chad Racing is to field a double-strength squad in the 2010 Avon Tyres British GT Championship, with - says team boss Piers Masarati - the focus very much on race wins and, hopefully, championship victory.

Following a successful season in 2009 with a single Ferrari 430 for Chris Hyman and Paul Warren, Chad is ... Read More >>

Motor racing enthusiasts will get the opportunity to see Brawn GP driver and current Formula One World Champion Jenson Button when he attends Europe's largest motorsport show, Autosport International. The show runs from 14th - 17th January, 2010.

Not only will visitors get a chance to see the driver at the NEC-based show, but also the machin... Read More >>

Last Sunday Alessandro Zanardi put in another extraordinay performance, winning the "diversely able" category at the Venice Marathon.

This was the first victory the BMW driver claimed since he started competing with handbikes.

After the race, an elated Zanardi said "It was a great day for the 'cyclist' wh... Read More >>

One of the world’s rarest and most remarkable supercars – the £1.3million Pagani Cinque - is on its way to London’s MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live at Earls Court next week (5-8 November).

Only five examples of the Pagani Cinque exist in the world and one of them is taking centre stage at the annual automotive show.
The light... Read More >>

NEW WORLD AUCTION RECORD SET FOR AN ASTON MARTIN DB2 AT RM’S ‘AUTOMOBILES OF LONDON’

•    Offered for the first time in 52 years, a 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Team Car sets new auction record at £550,000
•    Other highlights – two rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GTRs sell for a comb... Read More >>

This Obituary was sent to us and written by Magnus Laird, and is a fitting tribute to the man who brought so much pleasure to so many.

Graham Bradshaw Nearn, businessman, car enthusiast, family man and saviour of the Lotus Seven has died aged 76
He died peacefully in London on Saturday, October 24, 2009. As the founder of Caterham Cars he was respons... Read More >>

Caterham Cars notes with great regret that Graham Nearn, the man responsible for the survival, evolution and growth of the iconic Seven, passed away on Saturday (Oct 24 2009).

Having been instrumental in the sale and development of Colin Chapman’s celebrated Seven since 1959 (including the car’s starring role in the 60s cult television... Read More >>

Group Lotus is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio Berro to the new role of Director of Motorsport for Lotus, reporting directly to Dany Bahar, Group Lotus CEO.

Prior to joining Lotus, Claudio Berro held the position of Operations Racing Director for the Speedcar Middle-East International Race Series. Before that, he ... Read More >>

Ferrari recently announced their results for the first 9 months of 2009.

Not surprisingly, due to the downturn the numbers are a little less than the same period in 2008, but nevertheless, the profit they make for every vehicle produced remains somewhat extortionate.

In the first 9 months of 2009, they delivered 4,680 vehicles, creating a... Read More >>

Audi are very pleased with their hat trick of DTM championships, and their department of statistics has been hard at work to produce these little factoids about their involvement in the DTM.

Audi DTM Statistics

• Timo Scheider’s title win marks as much as the seventh DTM championship for Audi - 1990... Read More >>

In 2010 Valentino Rossi has continued to grow his legend and cement his place in the history of Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing. The Italian's ninth career title is his seventh in the premier-class and his fourth since joining Yamaha in 2004.

Here are some more statistics from the fourteenth season of his career:
• Ros... Read More >>

There’s surely no better way to offer your festive greetings than with these limited-edition Guild of Motoring Writers Christmas cards. All proceeds go to the Guild Benevolent Fund.

Their exclusive cards feature the painting Evening at Tertre Rouge by renowned artist James Dugdale. It depicts a seminal moment at the 1962 L... Read More >>

The iconic Caterham Superlight R500 will make its debut in the Top Gear Live show when the Top Gear Live World Tour gets underway next month at the MPH Prestige and Performance Motor Show in Earls Court, London.

The 2008 Top Gear Car of the Year will take centre stage in homage to Ken Block’s masterful Gymkhana film from t... Read More >>

Following on the recent announcement that Chris Vermeulen will race a factory-backed Kawasaki in next season's World Superbike Championship, team owner Paul Bird has today announced that it will be Yorkshireman Tom Sykes who will partner the Australian aboard the works Ninja ZX-10Rs.

Having been awarded the official contract to ... Read More >>

Catch the TV season review package on Motors TV: Saturday 31 October @ 7:05pm

This season British Formula 3 more than lived up to its reputation as the most competitive national single-seater series in the world, with Australian Daniel Ricciardo clinching the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series title for Carlin Motorsport tha... Read More >>

F1 BUGATTI - THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR JENSON BUTTON?!

The world’s most expensive Bugatti Veyron, complete with F1 number plate, will be a star attraction at this year’s MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live at London’s Earls Court between 5-8 November.

If ever the phrase ‘if you need to ask the price, you can’t... Read More >>

There’s nothing like a touch of automotive exotica to get a car enthusiast’s pulse racing, and this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13-15 November, is promising a wide selection of cars par-excellence. From stately Rolls-Royces to a display of Bugattis down the generations, and through to jet-set Maseratis, the f... Read More >>

Jaguar is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win the first new Jaguar XJ when it rolls off the production line later this year. This all-new luxury saloon, worth more than £62,000, is Jaguar's flagship model and will launch in showrooms in the New Year.

The Jaguar Prize Competition aims to raise £1m for the... Read More >>

To celebrate Christmas Lamborghini-style, the Italian super sports car manufacturer has once again produced a range of limited edition gift-boxed candles and ceramic baubles, inspired by its Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, now becoming somewhat of a tradition!

The ceramic baubles in box-sets of three are finished in contrasting Blue Caelum an... Read More >>

The Stefan Ratel Organisation (SRO) that governs and sets the rules for Global GT Racing has announced some exciting changes to the UK's leading and most competitive GT series, the Avon Tyres British GT Championship, with the aim of creating new opportunities for competitors to join the grid.

Key features for 2010 include:
• &nbs... Read More >>

After a second successful year of many podium results, the Racing Steps Foundation has committed to a third year with two of the beneficiaries stepping up to higher formulae.

After a cracking first season in World Series by Renault 3.5, Oliver Turvey is now testing with iSport for a full season in GP2 next year while Vice Champ... Read More >>

Fundraising extraordinaires The Sporting Bears Motor Club will be bringing their popular ‘Dream Rides’ feature to the Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC (13-15 November) offering the public the chance of a passenger ride in their dream car in exchange for a charitable donation.

Visitors can make an agreed m... Read More >>

Hot on the successful wheels of the inaugural dedicated Classic Bike hall, the Classic Motor Show is making the 2009 hall bigger and better… if that’s even possible!

But to quote Nigel Tufnel from Spinal Tap it’s so much more than “one louder” – because there’s loads of exciting two-whe... Read More >>

MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli
 
The 2010 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli will be decided over 26 races at 12 events. The action begins with the Easter Monday, 5 April, round on the Brands Hatch Indy circuit and continues across the country’s leading... Read More >>

The next big thing to clog up the streets of Belgravia and Chelsea

Audi have released pictures of the new R8 V10 Spyder which will go on sale next month priced from £109,580 OTR.
Vital statistics from its 5.2 litre V10 engine are 391 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm and peak power of 517bhp at 8,000 rpm a nd a rev limit of 8,700 rpm... Read More >>

Regent Street, will welcome the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run International Concours on Saturday 31 October 2009.

Preceding this year’s event, which takes place Sunday 1 November; Regent Street will see over a hundred of the five hundred and fifty cars actually taking part in run, displayed between 10:30 and 5... Read More >>

At the end of the 19th Century the big question was what was the best way to provide power for the new horseless carriages that were being seen on the roads across the world?

Engineers in many countries worked in three main areas; the petrol internal combustion engine, steam and electric. In the end the petrol engine became the... Read More >>

The next Rally Show at Chatsworth powered by Kick Energy takes place on 5/6 June 2010.

The 2010 event features a brand new special stage layout, plus better locations for the service park and the exhibition area. The Chatsworth stage has been changed to enable the running of all cars at 30-second intervals. Both the service park and the event centr... Read More >>

For a superb day of motorsport where you'll see up close the most eclectic selection of fabulous racing cars and bikes historic and modern, why not make a date in your diary for one of the rounds of the British Hillclimb Championship? If your idea of heaven is a laid back day out in a crowd free, relaxed garden party atmosphere, full of spectacular F1 powered singl... Read More >>

Racing legend Rosemeyer would have turned 100 on October 14

The 100th anniversary of the birth of racing driver Bernd Rosemeyer, who was born on October 14, 1909 in Lingen in north-west Germany, is approaching. Audi Tradition will be laying a bouquet at the memorial on today’s A5 Autobahn. Rosemeyer achieved international fame primari... Read More >>

Next season Robert Kubica will be driving for Renault’s Formula One team. The 24 year old Pole and the BMW Sauber F1 Team have agreed on an early termination of their contract.

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen said: “Robert played an important role for us – and certainly we did the same for him. He joined us in 2006 as a test driver ... Read More >>

The HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship has unveiled its 2010 calendar, with MotorSport Vision set to host four rounds across three circuits next season.

Brands Hatch will host two BTCC meetings, the first of which will take place on the Grand Prix circuit over May Bank Holiday weekend (1/2 May) and will once again be the setting for t... Read More >>

The first cars from the new Jim Bamber ‘Heroes’ collection now available

The humorous motorsport figures and cars made famous by Jim Bamber’s regular cartoons for Autosport and other enthusiast magazines have long been on the gift lists of kids and adults alike. Now the first cars from his new ‘Heroes&rsq... Read More >>

Renault Sport UK today confirmed its plans for the 2010 Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship following the introduction of the New Formula Renault 2.0 race car to the British championship-level UK series.

From 2010, the outgoing Tatuus-built chassis from the UK championship will be eligible to race alongside the existing restricted engine car in the Pr... Read More >>

There is just one month to go until the first of the 556 pre-1905 veteran cars participating in the 2009 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) leaves Hyde Park to begin the 60-mile journey to Brighton.

This year marks the 113th anniversary of the Emancipation Run held on the 14 November 1896, and is the 76th running of the event, making the LBVCR the ... Read More >>

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We are sad to report the news that rally driver Pentti Airikkala died at his home in Bray, Berkshire on the 30th September, 2009 - aged 64 years and having battled illness for some time.

A full obituary written by John Morgan of Fairfield Motorsport can be found here Read More >>

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

Jools Holland popped into the National Motor Museums new World of Top Gear attraction to check his position on the Fastest Lap Times board. On seeing in the exhibition, the Suzuki Liana in which he recorded his lap time, Jools was keen to have another go to see if he could improve his time. When this wasn’... Read More >>