The National Motor Museum has launched a restoration campaign for the iconic land speed record car, the Sunbeam 1000hp. Partnering with Brookspeed Automotive, the campaign aims to raise £300k to restore the colossal V12 aero engines and take the car back to Daytona Beach for the 100th anniversary of the record-breaking run in 2027.
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New Milestone for Fisker’s All-Electric SUV: Exceeding Range Estimates Poses Threat to European Market
Fisker Inc. has achieved a major milestone by exceeding the range estimates of its all-electric SUV, the Fisker Ocean Extreme. The vehicle now has a combined WLTP range of up to 707 km/440 UK miles, making it the longest-range electric SUV sold in Europe today. This breakthrough highlights Fisker’s commitment to providing customers with range assurance, comfort, and convenience.
Caterham Celebrates 50th Anniversary with 50 Fascinating Facts and Festival at Donington Park
Caterham Cars, the iconic British sports car manufacturer, is celebrating its golden anniversary this year. Founded in 1973 after a handshake between Graham Nearn and Lotus founder Colin Chapman in Pub Lotus in Primrose Hill, London, Caterham has come a long way in the past five decades. To celebrate this milestone, the company has revealed…
RML’s Short Wheelbase Model: A Combination of Traditional Craftsmanship and Modern Technology
RML, a renowned British automotive engineering company, has announced that its eagerly-awaited Short Wheelbase model is now on track for customer deliveries. The company has revealed the first images of the initial production run of the high-performance GT model that has already received numerous press plaudits in pre-production guise. The RML Short Wheelbase is a…
MINI Clubman Final Edition: Limited Run Celebrates Iconic Model with Exclusive Design and High-End Features
MINI has unveiled its latest creation, the MINI Clubman Final Edition, celebrating the iconic model that rewrote the rulebook back in 1969. The limited run edition boasts a fixed specification that includes a powerful Cooper S engine, an “Exclusive” trim, and a choice of three exterior paint colors – Nanuq White, Enigmatic Black, and Melting Silver. Read on to find out more about this exclusive model.
Theon Design Unveils ITA001: A Featherweight, Carbon-Clad Porsche 911 Commission That Elevates Air-Cooled Perfection
Theon Design, an Oxfordshire-based Porsche specialist, has unveiled its latest bespoke 911 (964) commission, ITA001. This fully restored and enhanced machine, built to precise specification for an Italian customer, features a lightweight carbon body, semi-active suspension, and a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six, producing 400bhp at 7500rpm. ITA001 is the perfect example of Theon Design’s OEM-grade…
Can He Hold on for the Win? Perez snatches Jeddah pole as Verstappen suffers Q2 nightmare.
Welcome to our coverage of the qualifying session for the second race of the 2023 Formula One season, held in Saudi Arabia. With Max Verstappen starting as the favorite, all eyes were on him to secure pole position. However, things did not go as planned for the Dutchman, who encountered reliability issues and was knocked…
Timo Glock: The Tenacious Talent who Triumphed in Top-tier Motorsport
Today, on March 18th, 2023, we remember Timo Glock, a former Formula 1 driver from Germany who was born on this day in 1982 in Lindenfels, Hesse. Glock began his racing career at the age of 15 in karting, before moving on to small single-seaters and eventually to the BMW Formula BMW-ADAC Junior championship in…
FP3 – Verstappen Dominates Practice Sessions in Saudi Arabia, but Aston Martin and Mercedes Show Promise
FP3 Report Summary The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is shaping up to be an exciting race, with dominant performances from Max Verstappen of Red Bull in the three practice sessions. Verstappen has shown utter dominance throughout the weekend so far, topping all three practice sessions and putting himself in a strong position for the race….
Amid Concerns for Hamilton’s Future Mercedes Rethinks Aerodynamic Strategy as Rivals Outperform W13 and W14 Designs
In the ultra-competitive arena of Formula 1, innovation and adaptability are critical ingredients for success. In recent years, Mercedes has enjoyed unparalleled dominance; however, the tides have turned as the team’s W13 and W14 cars, featuring a unique “size zero” sidepod design, have failed to meet expectations. Reflecting on the team’s struggles, Team Principal Toto…
Verstappen Dominates Day 1 of Pre-Season Testing Despite Red Flags and Rookies
Some highlights from Day 1 of testing The start of the 2023 Formula 1 season is just around the corner, but first, teams are taking part in pre-season testing in Bahrain. Day 1 saw some interesting developments, including Max Verstappen topping the leaderboard for Red Bull and Lance Stroll being replaced by Felipe Drugovich due…
BWT Alpine F1 Team unveils all-French driver lineup for 2023 season and sets sights on Formula 1 World Championship glory
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