It’s not unusual for a Lotus Exige ‘S’ to turn heads, but one particular car is rousing more curiosity than most. Covered in a patriotic red, white and blue Union Jack design, one Exige ‘S’ is the recent star of the Discovery Channel’s popular series ‘How Do They Do It?’. Continue Reading »
Union Jack Lotus Exige ‘S’ featured in the Discovery Channel’s ‘How Do They Do It’!

Due to significant customer demand, Land Rover will introduce a commercial derivative to the Freelander 2 product line-up. It will be showcased for the first time at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham from April 15-17. Continue Reading »
Land Rover releases new Freelander 2 commercial derivative!

Plans were revealed today for ‘innovITS – ADVANCE’, a futuristic research and development centre to be based in the UK. The new facility will enable customers from the telecommunications, automotive and electronics industries, as well as highways authorities and operators, to develop, test and validate future transport technologies in a safe highly controlled environment. Continue Reading »
innovITS announces new R&D center for future transport technology development!

VX Racing got off to a fantastic start to the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season at Brands Hatch, Kent, today, when the reigning BTCC Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Champion took home two race wins, paving its way to defend its titles.

Race one

Fabrizio Giovanardi started race one from second spot on the grid and following a slow start he fought his way back to close in on race leader Mat Jackson in the BWM 320si.

With changeable weather conditions, the reigning BTCC Champion closed the gap to Jackson and took advantage following a mistake by the BMW driver going into Druids. The Italian kept a clear head, taking the chequered flag in his Vectra VXR to take victory. Continue Reading »
Vauxhall dominates British Touring Car Chaimpionship season opener!

As Modec zero emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs), continue to become an increasingly popular sight on UK roads, Hildon Ltd has become the first Natural Mineral Water company to purchase and take delivery of a Modec van. The vehicle has been integrated into Hildon Ltd’s distribution fleet and will primarily be used for deliveries of bottled water within the London area. In fact, Hildon Ltd is so happy with its first Modec van it has already ordered a second. Continue Reading »
Modec zero emission van added to Hildon fleet!

Aston Martin Racing has revealed the first official pictures of the Vantage GT2, which will make its race debut with James Watts Automotive at the first round of the Le Mans Series at Barcelona on 5 April. The Vantage GT2 is latest racing car from Aston Martin Racing and completes its portfolio of GT cars in each of the four categories GT1, GT2, GT3, GT4. Continue Reading »
Introducing Aston Martin Racing’s Vantage GT2!

The new MINI Cooper S Clubman made its official used car market debut in a special sale staged at BCA Nottingham. Buyers representing 54 BMW dealerships attended the event, with a further 24 dealers bidding over the internet via BCA Live Online. Continue Reading »
MINI Clubman makes used car market debut!

Ford Motor Company announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors.

The transaction is the culmination of Ford’s decision last August to explore strategic options for the Jaguar Land Rover business, as the company accelerates its focus on its core Ford brand and “One Ford” global transformation. Continue Reading »
Tata Motors set to acquire Jaguar and Land Rover!

Ricardo and a consortium of automotive partners today announced the completion of an advanced prototype research programme based on the highly innovative 2/4SIGHT engine concept. This gasoline engine concept uses novel combustion, boosting, control and valve actuation technologies to enable automatic and seamless switching between two- and four-stroke operation, with the aim of delivering significant performance and fuel economy improvements through aggressive downsizing. Continue Reading »
Ricardo Engineering test fuel saving gasoline engine prototype!

In this its 60th year, Group Lotus plc is taking the ‘diamond’ element of their anniversary to heart and is celebrating in style.

A variety of high profile events have been planned for 2008 that will pay homage to the heritage of the marque and look forward to the future of the international brand. The pinnacle of the campaign is a landmark event held at the Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, England on 14th September 2008 and will be opened by Hazel and Clive Chapman. Continue Reading »
Lotus announce 60th Anniversary Celebrations!