MG 90th Anniversary Limited Editions
Aug 21, 2014
Limited edition vehicles selling fast – only a few of the allocated 90 vehicles remain If all 90 are sold within 90 days MG will choose one customer at random to win an MG3 Limited editions launched at MG90 Anniversary Celebration in June this year Fastest growing automotive brand in the UK for last seven months r ... Continue reading
McLaren P1 GTR: Dramatic Look of the Ultra-Exclusive Track-Focused Racer
Aug 19, 2014
One clear goal: to be the best driver’s car in the world on track Increased power to 1,000PS (986 bhp) from the motorsport-optimised 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and lightweight electric motor Built, maintained and run by McLaren Special Operations Further details of bespoke McLaren P1™ GTR driver tr ... Continue reading
ZAP and Jonway Auto Realigns Resource to Boost EV Production
Aug 14, 2014
ZAP (ZAAP), an Electric Vehicle (EV) automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, and its subsidiary Jonway Auto are realigning its resources to support volume production of their EV product line by putting in three parallel EV production lines in their manufacturing plant ... Continue reading
McLaren 650S Sprint Premieres in Pebble Beach
Aug 12, 2014
McLaren GT has today confirmed that it will premiere its latest model at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, with the wraps set to come off the track-only 650S Sprint. The stripped-out racer will make its global debut alongside a number of other models from McLaren Automotive, and completes the bran ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Van Owners Get the Royal Treatment
Aug 7, 2014
Refreshed Premier Van Centre aftersales offering 100 sites covering 90 per cent of all UK businesses within a 30-minute drive time Maximising mobility and minimising downtime for fleet customers Announcement follows on from Brit-built Vivaro launch Luton– Vauxhall’s refreshed Premier Van Centre is set to shak ... Continue reading
McLaren 650S Spider Will Take a Spin in Pebble Beach
Aug 6, 2014
Three years after launching at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, McLaren Special Operations (MSO) will return to the fairway of the 18th hole at the famous Pebble Beach automotive weekend with unique examples of the McLaren P1™ and the recently launched MSO 650S Spider. The bespoke McLaren Special Operati ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Workers Celebrate Production Milestone
Aug 5, 2014
Last current generation Vivaro built in Luton ahead of all-new model Approaching a million vans built in Luton since 2001 Over eight million vehicles manufactured in Luton since 1905 Luton – Vauxhall reached an important milestone on Friday as the last current generation Vivaro rolled off the production line at it ... Continue reading
The All-New Polaris Slingshot Has Been Unleashed
Jul 28, 2014
Polaris celebrated 60 years of innovation by introducing the highly anticipated Polaris Slingshot™, an awe-inspiring 3-wheel roadster that represents the future of on-road driving exhilaration. “Slingshot was designed to deliver head turning exhilaration on two dimensions,†said Mike Jonikas, Vice Presid ... Continue reading
GAC Motor and Hollywood: A Love Story
Jul 28, 2014
GAC Motor ("GAC") never had any notion that it would have anything to do with Transformers 4. Not every brand has the power and influence to earn a prominent place in a Hollywood blockbuster. GAC, as a newcomer among China's proprietary brands, had not given a thought to getting a spot in the film. ... Continue reading
McLaren P1 GTR Design Concept Will Debut at Pebble Beach
Jul 26, 2014
McLaren will use its presence at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to showcase its ultimate track-focused model, the McLaren P1™GTR, in design concept form. Conceived in response to requests from buyers of the road legal McLaren P1™ for a track focused edition of their car, and available for purc ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2014
The QUANT e-Sportlimousine with nanoFLOWCELL drivetrain concept has been approved by TÜV Süd in Munich for use on public roads. Nunzio La Vecchia, chief technical officer at nanoFLOWCELL AG, was handed the official registration plate with number ROD-Q-2014. After an in-depth inspection by TÜV Süd, this means that t ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2014
Leading battery-electric transit bus manufacturer Proterra Inc. has announced the first sale of its second-generation EV bus to Foothill Transit of West Covina, Calif. Foothill Transit became Proterra’s first customer and the first agency in the U.S. to operate EV buses in revenue service in 2010. Based on the sus ... Continue reading
Vauxhall's War Horse Rides to WWI Ceremonies
Jul 15, 2014
Legendary D-Type Staff Car to appear at UK events through summer Mainstay of military vehicle production: more than 1500 built during WW1 Vauxhall Heritage’s rare surviving car makes return trip to Ypres Luton – With just three weeks to go before centenary commemorations take place to mark the start of World ... Continue reading
China's Foton Begins First Commercial Vehicle Production in Africa
Jul 14, 2014
Foton East Africa Ltd. is pleased to announce the production of its VIEW CS2 vans, made in Foton’s manufacturing hub in Kenya, has begun. The press release was held at the KICC exhibition center in Nairobi to celebrate the launch of Foton’s VIEW CS2. In attendance at the press conference were senior Beijing g ... Continue reading
Uk Built Vauxhall Vivaro Embarks on Transcontinental Expedition
Jul 12, 2014
12,000 mile trip across two continents and 17 countries Fundraiser for Help for Heroes with three former soldiers participating All-new Vivaro available now priced from £17,995 LUTON, UK -- uly 11, 2014: Vauxhall’s all-new British-built Vivaro embarked on a 12,000 mile road trip across Europe and Asia, starting ... Continue reading
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