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…
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Clue exposed for Rolls-Royce Wraith Kryptos puzzle
Wraith Kryptos Collection features Rolls-Royce cipher embedded in Bespoke detailing. Rolls-Royce teases the first clue as first clients receive their cars Spirit of Ecstasy inscription revealed. Unique prize to be awarded to the first client to solve the puzzle Entries to be submitted to Whispers, from February 2021 Answer to code remains sealed in CEO’s…
The first new Bentley Blower for 90 years
Bentley Mulliner completes the first prototype for the Blower Continuation Series ‘Car Zero’ makes debut as first new Blower since 1930 First example of world’s first pre-war continuation series Nearly 2,000 individually designed and hand-crafted parts 40,000 hours invested in the design and build of Car Zero Crafted entirely by hand from original drawings and…
Uber Abandons Self-Driving Cars
Recently, Uber announced that it was selling off its self-driving cars subsidiary, following many years of championing the technology. Uber’s move out of self-driving cars could signal that the automotive market is falling out of love with the time-saving tech. Once heralded as the ultimate time-saver, self-driving cars have become the butt of jokes over recent…
Aston Martin Helicopter Launches
AIRBUS TEAMS UP WITH ASTON MARTIN TO LAUNCH THE ACH130 ASTON MARTIN EDITION ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is the first offering from recently-announced partnership between Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters Four unique Aston Martin signature designs available 3 January 2020, Courchevel: The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition, the first offering from the recently-announced partnership…
VOLKSWAGENS AUTOMATIC CHARGING ROBOTS IN A CARPARK NEAR YOU
Volkswagen Group Components presents a new and visionary charging concept Mobile robots will charge electric vehicles completely autonomously in future Every parking space can become a charging point Wolfsburg – Volkswagen provides a glimpse into the future in which the search for charging stations for electric cars comes to an end. Volkswagen Group Components’ mobile…
The Nissan LEAF has been named ‘Car of the Year’
The Nissan LEAF has been named ‘Car of the Year’ in the 2019 Stuff Gadget Awards. Judged by the team at the world’s biggest gadget magazine and website Stuff.tv, the Stuff Gadget Awards recognise excellence across 20 different product categories. Previous ‘Car of the Year’ winners have included the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X….
VOLVO’S XC90 T8 TWIN ENGINE FLAGSHIP SUV TAKES BEST SEVEN-SEATER HONOUR
Plug-in hybrid version of Volvo’s XC90 flagship SUV crowned Best Electrified Seven-Seater in DrivingElectric Awards Honour follows hot on the heels of updates that have increased the XC90 T8 Twin Engine’s all-electric driving range to up to 28.6 miles – with no exhaust emissions or petrol consumption Sophisticated petrol-electric powertrain delivers high efficiency and low…
McLaren Hyper GT XP2 Breaks 250mph
McLaren Hyper-GT prototype ‘XP2’ concludes Speedtail high-speed validation programme, achieving 403km/h (250mph) more than 30 times during tests at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA Culmination of extensive dynamic development process for the fastest McLaren ever, carried out at multiple test venues worldwide First customer-order Speedtails now being built at…
NEW McLAREN 620R SETS THE PACE AS ROAD-LEGAL VERSION OF McLAREN GT4 RACE CAR
Road-legal version of a race car, born from successful McLaren 570S GT4; maximises deployment of motorsport technology free from restriction of racing regulations Ultra-desirable and ultra-rare: just 350 will be made, all hand-assembled in Woking, UK The most powerful car in the McLaren Sports Series, with 620PS and 620Nm from 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine Shares…
ACTION VEHICLES FROM NO TIME TO DIE NOW ON DISPLAY AT BOND IN MOTION
Action vehicles from the new James Bond film No Time To Die now on show at Bond In Motion Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould, Stunt Coordinator Lee Morrison and Stunt Driver Mark Higgins give insight into creating the spectacular stunt sequences in No Time To Die Bond In Motion at London Film Museum, Covent Garden, is the largest official…
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