Hidden away on an industrial estate on the site of the old Peugeot factory in Ryton, Coventry, sits another great automotive name – but it’s one that has made an even bigger impact on UK motoring history. Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works has many roles, including contributing to the brand’s bottom line. Auto Express was… Continue reading Inside Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works
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Bankinter and Trive join forces to buy and finance ‘online’ vehicles
Posted 09/02/2018 12: 16: 22CET MADRID, 9 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – Bankinter Consumer Finance, the subsidiary of Bankinter specializing in consumer credit, and the purchase application of new ‘online’ cars Trive, have teamed up to allow the sale and financing of a car on the web from start to finish, according to the assured the… Continue reading Bankinter and Trive join forces to buy and finance ‘online’ vehicles
New facts, figures and a shade of grey revealed for McLaren Senna ahead of Geneva International Motor Show
McLaren Senna will makes its public debut on March 6, 2018 at the 88th Geneva International Motor Show Body design, rear wing and active aero front and rear are key to generating 800kg of downforce at 250km/h (155mph) Acceleration from 0-200kmh (124mph) in 6.8 seconds; 0-100km/h (62mph) in 2.8 seconds; maximum speed of 340km/h (211mph)… Continue reading New facts, figures and a shade of grey revealed for McLaren Senna ahead of Geneva International Motor Show
New 789bhp McLaren Senna to hit 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds
After revealing its second Ultimate Series model late last year, McLaren has now released performance stats for its sold-out Senna hypercar. The track-focused, 789bhp model is capable of 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds and hits a top speed of 211mph. Thanks to its sub 1.2-tonne kerbweight and 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, the Senna sprints from 0-124mph in 6.8 seconds and… Continue reading New 789bhp McLaren Senna to hit 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds
GM CEO Mary Barra says too many women quit their jobs for the wrong reason
When it comes to General Motors, you might say that CEO Mary Barra is ride or die. At 18, she started working for GM as a way to help pay for her college tuition. Her gig, inspecting hoods and fender panels of the Pontiac Grand Prix, turned out to be the first step in a lifelong… Continue reading GM CEO Mary Barra says too many women quit their jobs for the wrong reason
MAPFRE reinforces agreement with Groupe Renault
After a positive first year of collaboration in 2017, MAPFRE has agreed to renew and expand its agreement with the Renault Sport Formula One Team. The Spanish insurance company will become one of the team’s main official sponsors over the next five seasons.
Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne Has Lessons for Ford CEO Jim Hackett
With retirement approaching, Sergio Marchionne seems determined to go out with a bang: the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV boss thinks operating profit will surpass that of Ford Motor Co. this year. On Thursday, Marchionne reminded analysts that’s a surprising turn of events. He’s right. It’s less than a decade since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection (Ford… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne Has Lessons for Ford CEO Jim Hackett
McLaren Special Operations delivers MSO X: 10 unique 570S coupés inspired by McLaren 570S GT4 and endurance racing heritage
10 MSO X cars inspired by the McLaren 570S GT4, created as bespoke project by McLaren Special Operations Designed and engineered with race car emulation as the primary focus, but still road-legal High downforce rear wing and bespoke, track-biased interior Unique exterior colour schemes, each echoing famous McLaren endurance racing liveries Commissioned by US McLaren… Continue reading McLaren Special Operations delivers MSO X: 10 unique 570S coupés inspired by McLaren 570S GT4 and endurance racing heritage
Ferrari 488 ‘Sport Special Series’ leaked: first look at 700bhp 488
Our first look at the new lightweight, high-performance version of the Ferrari 488 has arrived by way of a leaked image of the car doing the rounds on social media. It’s no secret that Ferrari is working on a lighter, more powerful, track biased version of the mid-engined 488, and the candidly snapped picture shared… Continue reading Ferrari 488 ‘Sport Special Series’ leaked: first look at 700bhp 488
Ferrari 488 ‘Sport Special Series’ info leaked online
It’s no secret Ferrari is working on a high-performance version of its 488 supercar and new information leaked online has provided us with the first details of the upcoming model. The leaked images show a slideshow presentation titled ‘New V8 Sport Special Series’, which shows that a hardcore, race-derived Ferrari 488 is in Maranello’s pipeline;… Continue reading Ferrari 488 ‘Sport Special Series’ info leaked online