Category: Motors

A blast from the past at BCA

2015-10-03 18:20:54

1957 Morris Minor sold by BCA Frimley in 1980 returns to be resold BCA Blackbushe There’s a feeling of nostalgia in the air at BCA, as a classic Morris Minor last sold by the company in 1980 has returned to be sold again. The 2 door Morris Minor was sold at the former BCA Frimley centre in 1980 by the original owner who had bought it as a new car in 1957. The buyer in 1980 is now returning to...Read more

Shaken and stirred! The Bond in Motion Exhibition

2015-09-28 20:44:05

The Bond in Motion is the official exhibition The Bond in Motion is the official exhibition of James Bond vehicles is currently being held at The London Film Museum. I’ve visited this exhibition before at its previous home Beaulieu and it’s great fun. Expect to see the Roger Moore Lotus submarine car, various DB7s from the Daniel Craig films plus of course the star of the show the DB5 from the Sean Connery days. I marveled at the size of...Read more

The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Estate and E 63 AMG S Estate

The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Estate and E 63 AMG S Estate At a glance The performance pinnacles of the E-Class Estate range are the E 63 AMG Estate and the E 63 AMG S Estate. The fastest and most powerful E-Class Estates ever offered in the UK, they are powered by a hand-assembled 5,461 cc biturbo AMG V8 engine that drives the rear wheels through an AMG MCT seven-speed automatic transmission. Suspension, steering, brakes and chassis have all been...Read more

Motability and Scheme partners take part in 1,150 mile challenge

2015-09-24 22:25:36

Motability and Scheme partners take part in 1,150 mile challenge to support disabled people with their personal mobility A team of over 150 people took part in Motability’s Coast to Coast Challenge on Friday 11 September, aiming to raise £10,000 to support disabled people with their personal mobility. Coast to Coast The challenge saw participants from Motability, Motability Operations, RSA Motability, Europcar, Kwik Fit and RAC travel 1,150 miles on a combination of exercise bikes and treadmills that were set...Read more

New FIAT 500

NEW FIAT 500 GOES ON SALE IN THE UK • New FIAT 500 available with revised exterior style including new bumpers, front and rear light systems and new colours • Enhanced cabin comfort plus new Uconnect™ infotainment systems with available DAB and TomTom satellite navigation • Engine range now offers more efficiency and eco-friendliness • Standard safety systems include ESC, TPMS and seven airbags • Even more personalisation options with expressive Second Skins • On Sale in September priced from...Read more

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG S Shooting Brake

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG S Shooting Brake At a glance The performance flagship of the CLS-Class Shooting Brake range, the CLS 63 AMG S Shooting Brakeis the fastest and most powerful CLS-Class Shooting Brakeever offered in the UK. Beneath its sculpted bonnet sits a hand-assembled 585 hp 5,461 cc biturbo AMG V8 engine that drives the rear wheels through an AMG MCT seven-speed automatic transmission. Suspension, steering, brakes and chassis have all been significantly upgraded by AMG. Key figures –CLS...Read more

The 22nd Goodwood Festival of Speed

2015-09-23 16:03:01

The 22nd Goodwood Festival of Speed drew to a close this evening, with the winner of the Austrian Grand Prix last weekend, Nico Rosberg, having thrilled the assembled crowds in his MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 W04 V8 Formula One car. Having harmed tyres on the 1.16-mile Goodwood Hill, Nico Rosberg spent time among the crowds at the Festival of Speed before making a special appearance in front of a capacity audience at the Mercedes-Benz Pavilion to be interviewed by Sky...Read more

The new BMW X1

2015-09-22 19:05:57

BMW’s compact Sports Activity Vehicle, the X1, has been a huge success since its launch in 2009. More than 730,000 were sold globally of that first generation with nearly 40,000 new owners of X1 in the UK over the same period. Now an all-new BMW X1 has been unveiled and features dynamic BMW X styling, a sporting character blended with outstanding efficiency, and an array of innovative equipment features in comfort, safety and infotainment. Featuring an all-new range of engines...Read more