Al Unser 1939-2021
We are sad to report that another of America’s racing greats, Al Unser Snr., has passed away at the age of 82 at his home in Chama, New Mexico. He had been bravely battling cancer for the last 17 years. In May last year, his older brother Bobby died at 87
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The first Lotus SUV: secrets of Type 132
​2022’s bravest new car is the imminent Type 132, which aims to take the essence of Lotus into electric SUV territory
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Formby’s 1959 Jaguar 3.4 ‘Mk1’ up for sale
​A 1959 Jaguar 3.4 ‘Mk 1’ that was once owned by much-loved British entertainer, George Formby, is set to be put under the hammer by Anglia Car Auctions at the end of January.
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2023 Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX
​Mercedes-Benz pulls out the stops for its most efficient concept car yet
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1982 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Trans-Am R107
A unique 450SL recently went to auction in North America. Commissioned for the 1982 Trans-Am race season by Neat DeAtley, a Mercedes-Benz dealership owner in Lewiston, Idaho
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1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 POA from Kidston SA, Geneva, Switzerland
​There was a time when buyers paid a premium for Rosso Corsa Ferraris. It’s certainly an iconic combination but, much like Silver Birch Aston Martin DB5s, it can seem somewhat ubiquitous
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Porsche launches My Porsche app
​The ‘one-stop-shop’ digital tool is an improved prospect for both Apple and Android smartphones
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Bentley EVs Five by 2030; high-riding saloon first
​Saloon first in Bentley EV blitz. High-riding four-door will arrive in 2025 as the first of five Bentley EVs due by 2030.
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Porsche is ready to chase titles in 2022 WEC and Formula E
​Porsche is set to start the 2022 motorsport season with ambitious goals. Primary focus will be on the works entries in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship
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JLR to make in-house platform for Jag EVs
​Jaguar’s new EV platform will be built in-house, Jaguar Land Rover has said, giving new details of its shift to an all-electric line-up from 2025 under its Reimagine plan.
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Upping the 2024 Mini Paceman
Upping the Paceman. Mini’s reviving the oddball Paceman for a small electric crossover, due 2024
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The DrivesToday Inquisition: Great lost EV pioneer Henrik Fisker
​‘Kale without dressing? No thanks’ After ups and downs, Fisker now has a breakthrough car – what took boss Henrik so long?
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Mint and boxed!
​British Motor Heritage (BMH) subsidiary Tex Automotive is now offering an ever-increasing range of enthusiast car parts and accessories, not to mention a mouth-watering selection of rare or, in some cases, unique ‘mint and boxed’ model cars.
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Amazon’s Alexa introduced with Jaguar I-Pace
​The all-electric I-PACE becomes the first Jaguar to feature Amazon Alexa voice control that brings the familiar Alexa experience to the car. It provides natural voice interaction with the Pivi Pro infotainment system’s features including navigation
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Diriyah E-Prix, Saudi Arabia 2022 FIA Formula E-World Championship
Jaguar Racing scored strong points in Saudi Arabia at the Diriyah E-Prix – the opening round of the FIA Formula E World Championship. The highlight was Sam Bird, fresh from agreeing a multi-year contract with the team
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Castrol supports fastest Minis
​Thrilling racing assured in 2022 as big names continue their support
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BMW M turns 50 and this gargantuan concept car is its birthday present to itself
​Behold, the startling result of what happens when BMW X meets M with no limitations. To say BMW’s design department is not afraid to shake things up of late – with the new 4 Series, 2 Series and iX – would be the understatement of the decade.
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Hennessey starts production on VelociRaptor 400 and VelociRaptor 600
​Hennessey’s engineering team enhances the stock Bronco 2.7-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 with a new intake and exhaust system, engine software recalibration and larger front-mounted intercooler system for the VelociRaptor 400.
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