Chrysler has announced that production of the Dodge Viper (SRT-10) is to end in July after a 500 run limited edition. But a new model will arrive in 2012. The Dodge Viper (SRT-10 in the UK) is the car that finally made Europeans realise that Americans could actually make a desirable car. Not just a […]
Keating TKR at MPH Show
The world’s fastest production car – the Keating TKR – which recently did a 260mph run will be at the MPH Show at Earls Court this week. Not heard of the Keating TKR? Probably our fault for not running anything before. But it does make interesting reading so we’re remiss in not doing so before. […]
Toyota leaves F1
Toyota has confirmed its decision to quit Formula One and they will not participate in 2010. It’s not exactly a huge surprise, but Toyota has announced today that they are leaving Formula One and will not be back in 2010 to take their place. With the announcement that Bridgestone are also quitting F1 after 2010, and the […]
Jaguar Club Poland – in the UK
The Jaguar Club Poland is holding a meeting in Nottingham in November – the first in the UK. Update: Due to logistical problems, the Jaguar Club Poland has had to cancel the event due to take place the weekend of 21st November. They are re-scheduling for a Summer 2010 event, and we’ll let you know […]
Aston Martin Rapide Price and Specifications
Aston Martin has finally managed to produce a comprehensive specification list for the 4 door coupe – the Aston Martin Rapide. Update 4/12/2009: Aston Martin has now confirmed that the Rapide will start at £139,950 The glorious Aston Martin Rapide is now finally heading towards the showroom and the road – about time too. Aston […]
Aston Martin Rapide – the Photos
Aston Martin has produced a large gallery of photos of the new Aston Martin Rapide It took Aston Martin an age to bring the Aston Martin Rapide from concept to the road. And it seems to have taken them almost as long to get round to doing some decent pictures of the Rapide. But they’ve […]
GM Sale to Magna Cancelled
In a surprise turnaround GM has this morning announced that it is cancelling the sale of its European division, including Vauxhall and Opel, to Canadian parts maker Magna. It’s been fraught with problems from the start, but what fire-sale isn’t? The unions have been unimpressed with what Magna were offering. The EU has had a […]
Ferrari electric 4×4 confirmed
Ferrari has confirmed they will be producing an electric 4×4 system in the next generation 612 Scaglietti which is due in 2012. Six months ago we reported that Ferrari were working on a four wheel drive system utilising electric motors to drive the front wheels. But Ferrari’s raison d’etre isn’t really about economy – although […]
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series – Again
There are new reports that Mercedes are planning a Black Series version of the SLS AMG Gullwing for release in 2013. Back in September we reported that Mercedes were working on a Black Series Version of the SLS AMG. Not the most surprising news admittedly – it’s an obvious thing for Mercedes to do even […]
New Jaguar XJ by Arden – the AJ22
German tuner Arden has revealed details of a modified 2010 Jaguar XJ – the Arden AJ22 – with body kit, revised suspension and different wheels. The new Jaguar XJ was launched in July and we covered it in detail. We did an XJ Review covering every bit of detail we had. All that’s left is […]