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Motorsport

McLaren Offers Special Stripes And Logos For Its 60th Anniversary

The year 2023 is not over yet, which means that McLaren still has time to celebrate its 60th birthday. All of McLaren’s series production cars can now be customized with various visual tweaks to highlight the brand’s milestones. The cosmetic upgrades are centered around the “Triple Crown” motif, which showcases the brand’s victories in prestigious races spanning six decades since its founding by Bruce McLaren.

One of the new options is Indy Orange, a solid color inspired by the paint used on the McLaren M16D when it won the Indianapolis 500 in 1974. Monaco White, another solid color, pays tribute to the MP4/2, the car that won the 1984 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix with Alain Prost behind the wheel. Additionally, there’s Le Mans Grey, a metallic hue that honors the legendary F1 GTR, which emerged victorious at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995.


Motorsport

Subaru BRZ Touge: A Special Edition with Style

The long-awaited second-generation Subaru BRZ has finally arrived in Italy. To celebrate its arrival, Subaru Italy is introducing a special edition called the Touge. Named after the Japanese word for a mountain pass, this performance coupe is limited to just 60 units and comes with a price tag of €49,500 or $52,200.

The 2024 Subaru BRZ Touge is exclusively available with a six-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. It boasts 18-inch OZ Racing Ultraleggera Race Gold wheels with unique Touge logos, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 215/40 tires. These eye-catching wheels weigh only 8.7 kilograms (19 pounds) each. Alternatively, you can opt for regular 18-inch wheels with a Dark Gray finish, paired with Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 tires.


Motorsport

Nissan Concept 20-23: A New Electric Hot Hatch Designed for the Track

Nissan has recently introduced a cutting-edge concept car, Concept 20-23, in honor of the 20th anniversary of Nissan Design Europe in London.

This futuristic design study showcases an electric car specifically designed for urban settings. It draws inspiration from Nissan’s involvement in Formula E racing and online simulator racing while also paying homage to the brand’s history of creating bold hatchbacks.

The concept’s name reflects the 20-year presence of Nissan Design Europe (NDE) in London and incorporates the traditional number 23 (ni san) and the current year.


Motorsport

Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition: Limited Edition Model with a Unique Design

The Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition is a special edition model released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Audi Sport GmbH. This limited edition vehicle is exclusive to 99 units in Europe, and the pricing has not been disclosed yet. The inspiration for this model comes from the E-Tron GT Ice Race Concept, which was introduced in March 2023.

The RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition features a visually striking exterior design. The base color is Florett silver metallic, but what makes it stand out is the addition of a foil wrap with transparent sections. This wrap incorporates different shades of white to create a captivating three-dimensional effect reminiscent of ice crystals. Additionally, purple accents on the nose and side sills provide an extra touch of color. The car is equipped with black 21-inch wheels that have a distinctive five-spoke design.


News

CFMoto Teases New High-Performance Sportbikes At 2023 CFMoto Day

CFMoto recently unveiled two new models, the 500SR and 675SR, at the 2023 CFMoto Day event in Zhuzhou, China. These models are part of the SR range, which includes the 450SR, the most performance-oriented model currently available. The 500SR features a brand-new 500cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, inline-four-cylinder engine that has been in development for three years. Despite its small size, this engine boasts impressive features such as forged aluminum pistons, stretch-bolt connecting rods, and a low-inertia crankshaft for high-revving performance. CFMoto claims that the 500SR can reach speeds of over 230 kilometers per hour (144 miles per hour).

In addition to the 500SR, CFMoto also showcased the 675SR, which is their most performance-oriented bike to date. This supersport bike is powered by a three-cylinder engine that delivers over 100 horsepower. It is not yet known whether CFMoto developed the engine solely or if it incorporates technology from other bikes. However, 675cc engines have been popular in the sportbike market, with bikes like the MV Agusta F3 and Triumph Daytona and Street Triple using similar displacements.

CFMoto has not provided specific details about the launch plans for the 500SR and 675SR. However, it is expected that these groundbreaking models will be released globally. More information about these bikes is anticipated to be revealed soon.

JeepUk

Jeep Celebrates Seven Decades on the Rubicon Trail with 70th Anniversary Trail Ride

  • Jeep® brand and Jeep Jamboree celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Rubicon Trail
  • 450 Jeep enthusiasts in 125 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators marked the Rubicon Trail’s seven-decade anniversary
  • New video takes enthusiasts along the ultimate trail ride
  • The Rubicon Trail located in northern California covers approximately 22 miles with 7,000 feet of elevation
  • Jeep Jamboree operates more than 40 Jeep Jamborees annually

August 31, 2023 – The Jeep® brand and Jeep Jamboree are celebrating 70 years of extreme off-roading adventure this summer. Since 1953, the Rubicon Trail, known as one of the most difficult off-road trails in the world, has been a lifestyle symbol of Jeep 4×4 off-road adventuring for the Jeep community. 

This summer, 450 Jeep enthusiasts and their families and friends, driving a total of 125 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators, celebrated with a special event on the Rubicon Trail’s seven-decade anniversary.

 

A new video posted on the Jeep brand’s YouTube channel gives a taste of the adventure.

“For more than 80 years, the Jeep brand community has defined the Jeep brand and, for 70 of those years, the Rubicon Trail has been one of the toughest off-road trails in the world. It has become a bucket list item for every Jeep 4×4 customer because of its difficulty and beauty,” said Jim Morrison, Senior Vice President and Head of Jeep Brand, North America.

 

“Conquering the Rubicon Trail proves that these Jeep vehicles can go anywhere and do anything. The video shows the capabilities of Jeep 4xe vehicles, which are part of our next generation of electrified Jeep 4×4 vehicles that can conquer even the most challenging terrains.”

The Rubicon Trail is located in northern California, near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It spans approximately 22 miles and offers the toughest off-road terrain, which Jeep Trail Rated 4×4 vehicles are designed to overcome.

 

Jeep Jamboree covers 17.5 miles of tough terrain on its trail rides, with elevations ranging from 5,400 feet to over 7,000 feet. The Rubicon Trail is widely recognized as the top off-road vehicle route in the United States.

“In 1953, when Mark Smith organised the first Jeep Jamboree with 55 Willys and crossed the Sierra Nevada Mountains via the Rubicon Trail, off-road recreation was born,” said Pearse Umlauf, President and CEO of Jeep Jamboree.

 

“Willys Motors, the manufacturer of Jeep vehicles at the time, got involved the following year, and Jeep Jamborees have become an off-road tradition ever since. We have seen a surge of interest, especially after the COVID pandemic, with a tremendous demand from people who want to experience off-roading in their Jeep vehicles.”

The Rubicon Trail has been utilized by Jeep brand engineers to develop and test their most capable SUVs, including the iconic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The Wrangler Rubicon, introduced in 2002, was equipped with unique features such as Dana 44 axles, lockers, disconnecting sway bar, rock rails, oversized mud-terrain tires, and wheel flares that took off-roading to the next level. The Wrangler Rubicon continues to inspire the brand’s future designs and improvements, based on feedback from enthusiasts and loyal Jeep customers.

Jeep Jamboree
Jeep Jamborees are off-road adventure weekends that bring together outdoor enthusiasts and their Jeep 4x4s. The tradition dates back to 1953, when 4×4 pioneer Mark A. Smith organized the first Jeep Jamboree and led a voyage across the old Rubicon Trail in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

 

Willys Motors, the manufacturer of Jeep vehicles at the time, became involved with the adventure in 1954, and Jeep Jamborees have been a tradition ever since. Jeep Jamboree now operates over 40 events annually and continues to expand its offerings.

Jeep Brand
Jeep® is the authentic SUV brand known for its legendary off-road capability, interior refinement, high-tech features, and versatility. It invites people to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that provide safety, security, and confidence for any journey. The Jeep Wave program offers premium owner loyalty and customer care to all Jeep 4×4 owners, with exclusive perks and 24/7 support. The brand is committed to electrification and aims to offer an electrified variant for all Jeep models by 2025.

 

 

*Images produced and owned by FCA US LLC and shot in an authorized off-road area. Vehicles shown for illustrative purposes only.

 

 

Contacts

Alice Cross-Watson, PR Manager, Jeep

alice.cross-watson@jeep.com

07395 375272

Matthew Bendall, Head of PR, Jeep, Fiat, Abarth, Vauxhall

matthew.bendall@stellantis.com

07920 163854

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News

What Car? Reveals Best Hybrid and Electric Cars of 2023

What Car? has announced the winners of its 2023 Electric Car Awards, which recognize the top new and used electric cars (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in the UK across various budgets. These awards, now in their fourth year, aim to assist individuals interested in purchasing an electrified vehicle by helping them choose the right model for their specific requirements.

The most successful brands in 2023, each receiving three What Car? Electric Car Awards in the new and used car categories, were BMW, MG, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen.

The winners in the Electric Car Awards’ most successful models category were the MG 5 EV, Porsche Taycan, and Tesla Model 3, with each vehicle earning two awards. The MG 5 was recognized as the best electric estate car, both new and used, while the Porsche Taycan won best new and used performance car. The Tesla Model 3 received the accolade for best new and used executive car.

Another notable winner was the Volkswagen ID Buzz, which had previously been named the overall What Car? Car of the Year in January. This time, it triumphed as the best electric MPV. Volkswagen also snagged the awards for best used electric family car with the ID 3, and best used hybrid estate car with the Passat GTE.

At the 2023 What Car? Electric Car Awards, the MG 4 EV SE claimed the title of the most affordable new electric or hybrid winner, with a current price of £26,397 through What Car?’s free online New Car Buying service.

In a public vote on What Car?’s social media channels, the Renault 5 electric hatchback secured the Reader Award. Voters were asked to choose the upcoming electric model they were most excited about from a shortlist of 12 cars.

The 2024 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, which will be held in January at London’s Grosvenor House, Park Lane, will announce the winners across 16 categories.

2023 What Car? Electric Car Awards Winners

Electric Car Winners

Electric small car: Fiat 500 42kWh

Electric family car: MG 4 SE

Electric small SUV: Smart #1 Premium

Electric large SUV: Genesis GV60 RWD Premium

Electric executive car: Tesla Model 3 RWD

Electric estate car: MG 5 EV SE Long Range

Electric MPV: Volkswagen ID Buzz SWB Style

Electric luxury car: BMW i7 xDrive60 Excellence Pro

Electric performance car: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S

Motorsport

Bentley Continental GT Speed Revealed With Classic Styling Cues, And It’s The Only One

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, played host to the debut of a unique Bentley Continental GT Speed, designed to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the nameplate. This one-off creation was crafted by Bentley’s Mulliner personalization division and showcases similar styling elements as the original Continental GT from 2003. It has since been sold to a collector based in the United States.

Painted in an elegant Cypress Green color, the distinctive Continental GT Speed boasts an interior adorned with Saddle brown leather and Burr Walnut wood veneer trim, featuring both open pore and high gloss finishes. The cabin is also punctuated with subtle touches of the Special Green color, including contrast stitching. Notably, the treadplates bear the inscription “20 years of the Continental GT by Bentley Mulliner.”


VauxhallUk

VAUXHALL CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF ASTRA ELECTRIC WITH MURALS IN LONDON AND MANCHESTER

  • Vauxhall has commissioned two murals in London and Manchester to celebrate the launch of the new Astra Electric
  • British artist Iain Macarthur collaborated with Vauxhall to create dynamic street art inspired by the Astra Electric
  • The public can view the murals throughout August
  • Vauxhall will transition to becoming an electric-only brand starting in 2028

Vauxhall is celebrating the recent launch of the Astra Electric by showcasing two eye-catching murals in London and Manchester. Created by British artist Iain Macarthur, the murals will be on display until August 27th. They represent Vauxhall’s commitment to innovative design and artistic expression, highlighting the brand’s dedication to British design influences.

     

The murals, located in Shoreditch, London, and the Northern Quarter in Manchester, showcase Macarthur’s unique surrealist style and convey the vibrancy and dynamism of the Astra Electric. This design philosophy earned the Astra a prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design earlier this year.

Iain Macarthur stated, “I wanted to capture the energy of the Astra by creating patterns that resemble electricity, flowing throughout the design in a visually striking way that aligns with Vauxhall’s bold and pure design language. Partnering with Vauxhall was a pleasure, as they allowed me creative freedom to express my vision of what clean energy would look like.”

The murals feature scannable QR codes that the public can scan to visit www.vauxhall-mural-ar.com and experience the Astra Electric through augmented reality, offering an interactive and immersive experience of the vehicle.

By collaborating with an innovative British artist and exhibiting the murals in iconic locations in London and Manchester, Vauxhall honors its longstanding connection to British design and heritage.

The Astra Electric is equipped with Vauxhall’s next-generation 54kWh battery and a 115kW (156hp) electric motor, capable of achieving up to 258 miles of range (WLTP) on a single charge. By 2024, all Vauxhall cars and vans will have a fully-electric version, and by 2028, Vauxhall will exclusively produce electric vehicles as a brand.

James Taylor, Managing Director of Vauxhall, commented, “This mural celebrates not only the launch of the exciting Astra Electric but also our Bold and Pure design language, which draws inspiration from the best of British art and innovation. I am eager to see Iain’s work in person and extend my gratitude to him for contributing to something that the public can enjoy in London and Manchester.”

  

Featured

Cunningham Automotive Announces Supercharged Briggs Edition C8 Corvette

Cunningham Automotive is excited to commemorate the Briggs Edition 100th Anniversary by introducing their new Supercharged Briggs Edition C-8 Corvette, boasting 700 horsepower.

A limited production of just 100 of these special Anniversary Corvettes will be available. Each vehicle will be numbered to represent the Briggs Edition 100th Anniversary and registered in the Cunningham Registry.

The Briggs Edition is the epitome of world-class performance. This modern supercar features a Lingenfelter/Magnuson 700 horsepower Supercharged 6.2L LT2 engine capable of achieving a quarter-mile time of 10.6 seconds.

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Building upon the success of the sold-out Cunningham C-8, the Supercharged Briggs Edition offers even greater speed and power, along with enhanced and updated aerodynamics to fully utilize its increased power. It represents the highest level of performance for the LT2 Corvette.

Antonio Pierce, CEO of Cunningham Automotive, stated that “a new fully flat front aerodynamic undertray significantly improves high-speed stability and the front splitter, which provides three times more stability at high speeds. In addition, the optional deployable Active Wing (Patent Pending) further enhances stability.”

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The Supercharged Briggs Edition C-8 Corvette upholds the esteemed championship legacy of Briggs Cunningham. Pierce mentioned that enhancements include “an Alcon brake package to provide the most aggressive braking capabilities for the C-8. Additional visual features include a patent-pending HTC supercharger viewing window, an optional Whaletail Spoiler with an integrated Active Rear Wing, Cunningham HRE forged aluminum and carbon fiber wheels, and optional Cunningham Competition Race Colors. It’s a fusion of Corvette dominance and Cunningham style.”

Reservations for the Briggs Edition 100th Anniversary Corvette can be made by visiting the official Cunningham Automotive website.

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