@VW Group: Two Porsche 911 GT3 R finish on the Nürburgring podium after 24 hours010368

22/06/2025 The ‟Grello” of the Porsche customer team Manthey EMA crossed the finish line first at the Nürburgring 24 Hours but was ultimately classified second: A 100-second penalty relegated the 911 GT3 R of Ayhancan Güven and factory drivers Thomas Preining and Kévin Estre to second place. Third place went to the Dinamic GT 911,… Continue reading @VW Group: Two Porsche 911 GT3 R finish on the Nürburgring podium after 24 hours010368

UK’s trade negotiations must continue apace

Britain’s relationship with the United States is a long-standing and important one so amid an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, this week’s confirmation of the UK-US trade deal is great news. That the UK has secured a deal which makes automotive a priority, ahead of many competitors equally eager to safeguard their own trade, should be recognised… Continue reading UK’s trade negotiations must continue apace

WATCH: V12 super-battle as new Aston Martin Vanquish takes on Ferrari 12Cilindri – but which one will win?

[embedded content] These epic new Aston and Ferrari V12s have brought a famous old rivalry back to the boil. Our colleague Richard Lane took them to some heavenly roads in Scotland to find out which car is king of the V12 class today. If you want to compare Aston and Ferrari, there’s no end of… Continue reading WATCH: V12 super-battle as new Aston Martin Vanquish takes on Ferrari 12Cilindri – but which one will win?

Dacia’s secrets to success: how it makes its cars so cheap

You wouldn’t think an electrically powered tailgate could be the topic of engrossing chatter, because 99.9% of the time it can’t. But then you find yourself in a room with Denis Le Vot, and suddenly it’s as if Walter Röhrl is explaining that the next Porsche 911 is going to get a V12. Le Vot, an… Continue reading Dacia’s secrets to success: how it makes its cars so cheap

Dacia’s secrets to success: how it makes its cars so cheap

You wouldn’t think an electrically powered tailgate could be the topic of engrossing chatter, because 99.9% of the time it can’t. But then you find yourself in a room with Denis Le Vot, and suddenly it’s as if Walter Röhrl is explaining that the next Porsche 911 is going to get a V12. Le Vot, an… Continue reading Dacia’s secrets to success: how it makes its cars so cheap

Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

Apple Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) happened last week, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you’ll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access,… Continue reading Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

German FAZ: goosebumps, provocation and a spicy duel in the Formula 1009461

Transitional year, the word sounds like boredom. But the first three months of this Formula 1 season are completely opposite: the premier class was no longer as exciting as in the last section of the conventional hybrid racing cars. Hardly any racing weekend without surprise. The remarkable qualifying at the Grand Prix of Canada this… Continue reading German FAZ: goosebumps, provocation and a spicy duel in the Formula 1009461

AMT Auto acquires Redline Specialist Cars

Leeds-based AMT Auto has acquired Knaresborough-based Redline Specialist Cars. AMT Auto and Redline Specialist Cars will continue to operate under their own names from their respective locations. AMT Auto Founder and MD Neil McGawley, said: “Redline Specialist Cars is a fantastic brand and business and this alliance is set to take the AMT Group to… Continue reading AMT Auto acquires Redline Specialist Cars

WATCH: All-new Apple CarPlay Ultra in action – in an Aston Martin DBX 707

[embedded content] Aston Martin has become the first manufacturer to offer the second generation of Apple’s in-car smartphone mirroring system. Apple CarPlay Ultra dramatically expands the amount of screen space that the Apple interface can occupy, entering the car’s instrument display as well as its infotainment screen. This means users can display maps or media alongside the rev counter and speedometer. They… Continue reading WATCH: All-new Apple CarPlay Ultra in action – in an Aston Martin DBX 707