It’s 60 years since the Aston Martin DB5 was unveiled – a model that went on to become an icon of British culture, design and innovation – firmly establishing Aston Martin as one of the world’s most desirable luxury brands. Now, all these years later, the DB5 is still one …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG One sets new Nurburgring lap record
The F1-inspired Mercedes-AMG One has become the fastest production car to lap the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife. The new hypercar clocked 6:35.183 minutes, beating the previous record (set by a Porsche 911 GT2 RS) by a remarkable eight seconds. Despite less-than-ideal track conditions, DTM racing driver Maro Engel waited until his …
Read More »Bruno Senna laps Miami GP circuit in all-new McLaren Artura
F1 legend Ayrton Senna’s nephew, Bruno, has become one of the first drivers to lap the brand-new Miami GP circuit at the wheel of the all-new McLaren Artura ‘High-Performance Hybrid’. The drive comes 21 years on from Ayrton’s final US Grand Prix victory driving for McLaren at the Phoenix street …
Read More »State-of-the-art drone tour of Morgan’s historic plant
Morgan Motor Company has provided a unique insight into its iconic production facility, with the release of a First-Person View (FPV) drone video. Showcasing the 108-year-old factory in Malvern, Worcestershire, the video takes viewers through each workshop, and follows the route taken by the Plus Four and Plus Six as …
Read More »New BMW i7 undergoes extreme final testing
BMW is conducting driving dynamics evaluation of its upcoming i7 – billed as the world’s first pure-electric luxury saloon. The team is based at the BMW Group’s winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. Situated just a short distance from the Arctic Circle, the freezing environment and snow-covered roads present the …
Read More »MINI teams up with Dogs Trust to promote pet-friendly travel
MINI has announced a new partnership with the Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. Together they’re on a mission to help dogs travel happier. “With more dogs in families now than ever before, we want to help make sure they travel safely and enjoy the ride,” said David …
Read More »BMWs star in Marvel’s upcoming Black Widow
The BMW X3 and the 2 Series Gran Coupe play key roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s action-packed spy thriller, Black Widow, alongside actresses Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh. “This is the very first time BMW has worked with Marvel Studios and the result is just stunning,” said Jens Thiemer, …
Read More »Kimi Räikkönen drives the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA
Formula One star Kimi Räikkönen has conducted the final testing session of the new high performance Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm. The former champion, who now drives for the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN team, provided feedback on the new aerodynamic solutions developed by Alfa Romeo and Sauber Engineering, along …
Read More »New Nissan Qashqai’s shattering launch statement
The all-new electrified Nissan Qashqai is the star of Europe’s first automotive 3D experiential activity. The exciting visual stunt, to mark the third generation of the best-selling British-built SUV, can be seen on London’s South Bank between June 18-25. A six-metre, four-sided cube has been used to create a 3D …
Read More »Lexus tests LC Convertible to its frozen limits
Watch Lexus subject its acclaimed LC Convertible to an extreme ordeal – a 12-hour deep freeze in an industrial-scale refrigeration unit. The sub-zero marathon was undertaken with the stunning soft-tops four-layer roof folded down, exposing the interior to the icy atmosphere. And it was followed by an immediate high-power drive …
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