Hyundai N returns to the Nürburgring Nordschleife aiming for its fourth consecutive TCR class victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours (N24) race. At the event, the company has also unveiled its IONIQ 5 N TA (Time Attack) Spec variant for the upcoming The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (hereafter Pikes Peak International Hill Climb or PPIHC) and shared its collaboration plans with Gran Turismo, the popular sim-racing video game franchise made for PlayStation consoles. “We are thrilled to return to the Nürburgring 24 Hours with drivers from Europe, North America and China, showing the growth of our motorsport program...
Out of the shadows – Kia introduces new Picanto, Stonic and Sportage ‘Shadow’ special editions
Kia UK has today unveiled special edition ‘Shadow’ models for the new Picanto, as well as the popular Stonic and Sportage line-ups. On sale from 3 June and for Retail sales only, ‘Shadow’ models add new styling and features to the already comprehensive standard equipment of the ‘3’ grade models upon which they’re based. Each model offers exclusive interior colours and premium paint included as standard. Picanto ‘Shadow’Celebrating its 20th anniversary in the UK this year and a major mid-life refreshment, the ‘Shadow’ adds to an already well-equipped line-up. For just £500 more than the ‘3’ model upon which it’s based,...
Dacia opens orders for the UK’s most affordable new electric car with monthly offers announced
The All-New Dacia Spring – the UK’s most affordable new electric car – is now available to order, costing £169 per month on a 3.9% APR representative*, four-year Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) deal, with a customer deposit of £2,325. Priced at only £14,995 on-the-road, the pure-electric supermini provides the solution to all those who cite a high initial purchase cost as a barrier to switching to an EV, while Dacia’s launch offers make it even more accessible. For an additional £10 on top of the monthly cost of the entry-level Expression version, customers can opt for the Expression 65 that...
Subaru (UK) Ltd partners with English Heritage and Legendary Summer Events
Subaru (UK) Ltd is proud to announce a new partnership with English Heritage and the charity’s Legendary Summer events, which will be held at significant historical sites nationwide throughout the summer. Taking place between June and September 2024, the Legendary series of summer events includes ‘Legendary Jousts’ and ‘Knights’ Tournaments’ in historical venues such as Kenilworth Castle and Eltham Palace. During the events, visitors will have the chance to explore a range of Subaru all-wheel-drive SUVs and meet members of the Subaru family – with an opportunity to book a test drive with a local dealer and learn more about...
Misano: second victory overall for Gorini & Tamburini’s LP Racing Maserati GT2, leaders in the 2024 Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship Powered by Pirelli
The Maserati GT2, no. 1 with the LP Racing team, driven by Leonardo Gorini and Carlo Tamburini, took its second victory overall in the Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli, the second round of which has taken place at Misano World Circuit. The Italian pair, after their victory in the first 50-minute race, finished as runners-up in Race 2 and now lead both the overall and ProAm standings for the championship. In Race 1, Philippe Prette mounted the third step of the podium in the LP Racing team’s no. 2 Maserati GT2, winning him the Am class. In the...
Renault Rafale E-Tech 4×4 300 hp: Renault expertise elevated by Alpine
Renault is unveiling the high-performance version of Rafale – the Renault Rafale E-Tech 4×4 300 hp. Channelling all the passion and expertise of the brand, the new plug-in hybrid powertrain delivers the best of both worlds, ICE and electric, with a preference for everyday electric driving. Renault Rafale E-Tech 4×4 300 hp is more than just a high-performance powertrain. A vehicle in tune with its times, it is ultra-efficient, with a range of up to 1,000 km (621 miles)*. With the electric motor added to the rear axle, this brand flagship gains a permanently active four-wheel drive set-up. Packed with...
World premiere in Cannes: the BMW XM Mystique Allure, inspired by Naomi Campbell
Munich/Cannes. Glittering movie premieres, stars gracing the red carpet and a high-performance vehicle that looks like nothing else: this is the Cannes Film Festival and yesterday it hosted the world premiere of the BMW XM Mystique Allure. This one-off creation is based on the first high-performance sports car from BMW M GmbH powered by the M HYBRID drive system. Blending progressive luxury with extravagant looks, it is inspired by British supermodel Naomi Campbell, was designed using exclusive materials from the world of haute couture and has a unique soundtrack devised in cooperation with film score composer Hans Zimmer. The BMW XM...
The new Continental GT is coming
The new, fourth-generation Continental GT is to be unveiled in June, as the first car built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. Delivering 782 PS and 1000 Nm of torque, combined with 50 miles (80 km) of electric-only range and a CO2 figure (WLTP) of under 50 g/km, the new Continental GT marks a significant step forwards for Bentley. Not only will it be the most powerful and most dynamically capable Bentley road car in the company’s 105-year history, it will also be the most sustainable – whilst retaining the handcrafted luxury and exceptional materials that are synonymous with all...
Continental GT V8, GTC V8 and Flying Spur V8 leave the UK, European and MEAI markets
Bentley Motors is today confirming the retirement of its current-generation 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur model lines. The first regions to see the current V8 version depart will be the UK, Europe and MEAI, with other areas to follow later. While the current engine will live on as part of the Bentayga family, the end of production for Continental and Flying Spur ranges is the next step of Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy, with all model lines offering a hybrid variant in 2024. This journey has already begun, with the introduction of the Bentayga...
MG Cyberster wins at the Top Gear Electric Awards 2024
MG’s performance electric car, the MG Cyberster, has been named ‘Best EV Roadster’ in Top Gear’s fifth annual Electric Awards. Evaluated by a panel of experts from the Top Gear team, the Awards celebrate the greatest cars in the evolving EV sector across a diverse range of categories. The judges voted the MG Cyberster ‘Best EV Roadster’ citing its exhilarating driving performance and refined handling. Speaking of MG’s win, Top Gear Magazine’s Associate Editor, Tom Ford, said that the Cyberster “takes the brand somewhere new” and “it’s unique in its sector.” Ford’s praise continued, commenting “the big news is that...