Jay Kay brings 914-6 Porsche to Race Retro for rally reunion with legend Bjorn

Jamiroquai front man and self-confessed petrolhead Jay Kay is bringing his Porsche 914-6 to this year’s Race Retro for a reunion with one of its original drivers, rally legend Bjorn Waldegard. Bjorn will be seeing if the car stands the test of time on the high

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class and SLS AMG Roadster are the best cars

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is the best car among off-road vehicles, while the SLS AMG Roadster super sports car is the best cabriolet. These are the results of a reader survey conducted by specialist German motoring magazine 'auto motor und sport'. The SLS

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BMW Z-Fest comes to UK

The UK will stage its first-ever BMW ‘Z-Fest’ at this summer’s Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (20-22 July).

Organised by the official BMW Car Club GB as one of the highlights of its 60th birthday celebrations in 2012, the UK’s inaugural Z-Fest

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Ford’s hands-free parallel parking aid is a hit 100,000 times over; production tripled to meet demand

If proof was needed that parallel parking drives motorists to distraction, then more than 100,000 orders for Ford’s Active Park Assist feature makes the point loud and clear.

Ford has now tripled production levels for the technology, which calculates the

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Maserati prepares for attempt at Cadiz-San Salvador speed record (3,884 miles)

The first ambitious challenge at a speed record in the North Atlantic by Giovanni Soldini and Maserati was announced today in Milan. As from early February Soldini and a crew of seven will be engaged in seeking to become the new record holders between

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Eddie Stobart leads innovation with first delivery using environmental trailer

Transport and distribution specialist Eddie Stobart has made the first-ever UK delivery using its new high-volume Envirotrailer under new regulations introduced to boost the economy, cut congestion and slash carbon emissions from the industry.

The eco-trailer is being

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Ford Racing’s Focus ST-R ready for competition debut at Daytona International Speedway in the Grand-Am 200

Ford Racing’s Focus ST-R will make its competition debut this Friday afternoon in the Grand-Am 200 at Daytona International Speedway in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge as part of the ST field during the Grand-Am weekend.

After nearly a year in

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Extraordinary Ellie driven to be the best

Double Paralympic gold medallist, Ellie Simmonds MBE, has added to her preparations for London 2012 by learning to drive in her specially adapted Mini One Hatch which she received as part of Mini’s commitment to be the biggest fan of Paralympics GB and Team GB.

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Ricardo wins further Bugatti DCT production contract

Bugatti has placed a further contact for the production of the advanced, award-winning Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) system of its iconic Veyron supercar. The new order represents a further two years of production for the DCT unit – which was designed in collaboration with

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Gordon Murray Design announces Toray Industries as technical partner

Gordon Murray Design has today agreed to enter into a technical partnership with Toray Industries which stems from the launch of the Teewave AR.1 at the Tokyo Motor Show in December 2011. The aim is to work together on several key areas, covering;

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The BMW M performance automobiles' market launch dates and prices for Germany

With its BMW M Performance Automobiles, BMW M GmbH is adding four newly developed models to its product range. These cars come with a significant boost in performance and hallmark M precision in the interplay of the powertrain, chassis and

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