New Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and 400 Sport models introduced for 2022

Two new additions for the Jaguar F-Pace SUV line-up have been revealed for 2022, adding a pair of new sub-SVR range-topping models to the brand’s Volvo XC60 and BMW X3 rival. Called 300 Sport and 400 Sport, the new duo are priced from £62,250 and £68,520 respectively, which means that only the 5.0-litre V8 supercharged… Continue reading New Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and 400 Sport models introduced for 2022

Skoda plans larger global role for India

When Christian Schenk tells you that there could be a crisis happening anytime “on the dimensions you haven’t thought of before”, it is based on firsthand experience.  The Skoda Auto Board Member for Finance and IT was actually in Russia just a fortnight before it declared war on Ukraine and the world has been in… Continue reading Skoda plans larger global role for India

Spring budget 2022: what’s Rishi Sunak got in store for motorists?

The chancellor of the exchequer has addressed spiralling fuel costs for motorists by cutting 5p a litre in fuel duty, reducing the government tax take to 53p a litre. Rishi Sunak claimed the measure represents the biggest cut ever in fuel duty, and says the cut will be in place until March 2023. The cost… Continue reading Spring budget 2022: what’s Rishi Sunak got in store for motorists?

Reduced speed limits and car free Sundays mooted in plan to save fuel

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to threaten the global oil market, the International Energy Agency has proposed a 10-point plan designed to lower global demand and reduce the potential for extreme price hikes. If fully implemented by advanced economies, the IEA claims the plan’s measures would lower oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a… Continue reading Reduced speed limits and car free Sundays mooted in plan to save fuel

@Ford: Ford’s Smart Traffic Lights Go Green for Emergency Vehicles

Ford tests connected traffic light tech that could clear a path for ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles The system could also send the timing information for red and green lights to other vehicles to improve traffic flow for everyone The trial is part of a major project to explore the benefits of bringing together… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s Smart Traffic Lights Go Green for Emergency Vehicles

The Rare Iso Grifo A3/C – Bizzarrini’s “Ferrari 250 GTO Mark 2” – Silodrome

The Iso Grifo A3/C was developed by Giotto Bizzarrini as the high-performance, racing version of the road-going Iso Grifo A3/L. Bizzarrini had earlier developed the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO, he said that the Iso Grifo A3/C was intended as a direct successor to the Ferrari. With all of this in mind, it’s a surprise that the… Continue reading The Rare Iso Grifo A3/C – Bizzarrini’s “Ferrari 250 GTO Mark 2” – Silodrome

Glickenhaus tops Sebring WEC practice – RACER

“Home team” Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus topped the first competitive session of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship season at Sebring International Raceway. The New York-based team’s No. 708 SCG 007 Hypercar LMH topped the first 60 minutes of Free Practice ahead of Friday’s FIA WEC season opener, the 1000 Miles of Sebring. Romain Dumas posted a… Continue reading Glickenhaus tops Sebring WEC practice – RACER

79th Members’ Meeting results | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing

It’s only been a couple of days, and almost all evidence that the 79th Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport happened has evaporated from the Goodwood Motor Circuit. The air is thin and silent where it was once thick with the sound of roaring engines, the smell of race fuel and the feeling of excitement… Continue reading 79th Members’ Meeting results | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing