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  • Kia announces official automotive partnership with Boardmasters Festival

    2021 Kia e-NiroKia has been named an official partner for Boardmasters, the Cornish surf and music festival. This event takes place in Newquay, Cornwall on Fishtail Beach, the home of British surfing, 11-15 August. The partnership provides the perfect opportunity for Kia to share its new “Movement that Inspires” concept as the brand looks forward to an electric-only future.

    David Hilbert, Marketing Director for Kia UK comments, “Partnering with Boardmasters is an exciting new step for Kia. Thanks to its celebration of surfing, creativity and sustainability, the festival is a perfect match for Kia and our new ‘Movement that inspires’ brand purpose. Through this strategic partnership, we will add to the festival experience with a schedule of activities and classes to inspire and invigorate visitors to Boardmasters this August, with an activation space designed to encourage people to engage more closely with notions of sustainable mobility.”

    The event will host a timetable of exclusive classes and experiences for visitors and surfing enthusiasts, as well as a place for all kinds of activities.

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    Kia will also exhibit some of its coolest vehicles – the best-selling EV, the Kia e-Niro, and an EV Concept, created especially for this festival. This vehicle will be unveiled days ahead of the event.

  • Czinger 21C makes a record lap at WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway

    2021 Czinger Hyper CarCzinger, the company that uses advanced design and manufacturing technologies to build state-of-the-art high-performance vehicles, has set a new lap record at the WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway, beating the old record with 2 seconds.

    On July 21, the Czinger 21C Hypercar, with driver Joel Miller behind the wheel, set the record in a multi-GPS verified time of 1:25:44.  The previous track record was held by the McLaren Senna, with driver Randy Pobst setting a time of 1:27.62.

    Under good conditions – clear weather, little to no wind, and an air temperature of 60 degrees – the Czinger vehicle also broke the previous record on two other laps, with times of 1:27:4 and 1:26:6.

    The car, which ran on fully road-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2R tires, was designed, manufactured, and assembled in Los Angeles.

    SEE ALSO: Bentley brings an exclusive Bentayga Hybrid to The Macallan Estate

    As a blue-collar kid growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, I used to lie awake at night thinking about my racing hero, Jim Hall, his latest innovations, the technology-packed Chaparral cars his team built, and racing on the legendary Laguna Seca Raceway, said Kevin Czinger, the Founder and CEO of Czinger Vehicles and of Divergent 3D, the company that is revolutionizing the car manufacturing industry.  The era and the AI-based and sustainability-focused technologies available are different but the animating spirit remains the same – living the American Dream at speed.

     

  • Bentley brings an exclusive Bentayga Hybrid to The Macallan Estate

    2021 Bentley Bentayga HybridBentley has delivered a new Bentayga Hybrid, an exclusive model with bespoke Mulliner details, to the Macallan Estate in Speyside, Scotland. Following the announcement last month of a long-term partnership between the two brands, the vehicle is the first of two estate cars to be matched with a Flying Spur Hybrid.

    The vehicle will be used on-site for exclusive Estate experience, and VIP transfers, all in silent and sustainable luxury. The car has been specified to match the colors of Macallan Estate and features a rich dark metallic green and glossy black treatment for all exterior nightwear. Also notable are the vehicle’s 22-inch Mulliner Driving Specification Black Painted and Bright Machined Wheels.

    The interior follows the same idea and showcases Porpoise and Cumbrian Green hides offset with neat Liquid Amber veneer. All four seats come with Macallan’s Easter Elchies House mark, representing the 18th century Highland Manor home, created by precision embroidery using Cumbrian Green thread to contrast against the Porpoise leather.

    Also, on opening the doors, Bentley’s LED Welcome Lights project the same Easter Elchies House mark to the floor, outlined in pin-sharp white light.

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    The new Bentayga Hybrid is the first of a series of Bentleys that will take up residence at The Macallan Estate. Later this year, the Bentayga will be joined by a new and exclusive Flying Spur Hybrid, specified to match by using the same colour palette and personalized details. Bentley will replace these Estate cars twice a year, introducing new colors and designs along the way.

    2021 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid

     

  • New VW Tiguan eHybrid can be ordered from today!

    2021 Volkswagen TiguanThe Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid is already available for purchase from customers. The latest addition to the VW’s hybrid is a key unit to the brand’s Way to Zero concept. With a CO2 output of just 38g/km and a fuel economy of up to 176.6mpg, the new Tiguan is definitely an appealing vehicle for both VW skeptics and enthusiasts.

    The eHybrid comes with an agile 1.4-liter TSI petrol unit and a powerful electric motor, which together contribute to a total of 245hp, and 250Nm of torque available between 1,550 and 3,500rpm. Also, it can be specified in Life, Elegance, and R-Line trim, with respective emissions of 38, 43, and 41 g/km.

    The electric range of the vehicle is about 30 miles and the battery can be charged in about five hours from empty.

    Depending on the trim level, the vehicle comes with different features as part of the standard equipment The entry Life level offers -zone automatic climate control, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Front Assist, front and rear parking sensors, and a Discover Media Navigation infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touch-screen, IQ. Light LED matrix headlights with multiple lighting modes.

    Elegance adds up heating function for the steering wheel, 30-colour ambient lighting throughout the cabin, electric boot opening and closing function, with sensor for hands-free access to the load area, keyless entry with start/stop button on the centre console, and Volkswagen’s 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro TFT dashboard display. A suite of systems to assist the driver is also standard on the Elegance model – a rear-view camera, Side Assist, rear traffic alert, and Predictive Cruise Control, which uses road sign recognition and navigation data to automatically alter the preset speed to the legal limit, as well as safely, pre-emptively slowing for bends, roundabouts, and junctions.

    The performance-focused R-Line offers the top specification. Customers will benefit from a roof spoiler, exclusive front, and rear bumpers and wheel arch extensions, black roof lining, and R-Line badging across the interior, as well as the same ambient lighting, keyless entry, Digital Cockpit Pro, Side Assist, rear traffic alert, and Predictive Cruise Control features brought by the Elegance model. Finally, 20-inch ‘Misano Black’ alloy wheels set the R-Line apart from the other trim levels.

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    Nick O’Neill, Head of Fleet at Volkswagen UK, said: The brilliant Tiguan is already regarded as a great all-rounder, and with the introduction of the Tiguan eHybrid this appeal is boosted even further. Our latest plug-in hybrid brings a fleet-friendly 11-13% BIK taxation rate (depending on specification) and low running costs to its long list of skills and attributes. It’s not just fleet managers and company car drivers who will love the Tiguan eHybrid though – the family-friendly Tiguan is up for almost any challenge life can throw at it, and now there’s the flexibility of local trips with zero-tailpipe-emissions to add to the list.

     

  • This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed pays homage to its 70th anniversary

    2021-Goodwood-Festival-of-Speed-910This year the Goodwood Festival of Speed will mark the 70th anniversary of the event’s first edition, which took place back in 1951. Back then the show saw millions of visitors and over time the festival became a “beacon for change” that helped reshape the arts, crafts, designs for a generation.

    To celebrate the occasion, Goodwood will be recreating the atmosphere at Gate 2 of the Motor Circuit. This means that there will be nods to the vibrant colors of the 50s, geometric patterns on the buildings, while the famous Hans Tisdall Cockerel mural will also be present.

    Goodwood will also revive the Festival of Britain Trophy which first made an appearance at the Whitsun meeting at Goodwood Motor Circuit back in 1951, and inspired the events that were taking place all around the globe. In 2021, the event will become a host of some of the finest Grand Prix and Voiturette vehicles from the 1930s and 40s, recapturing the atmosphere of these eras.

    2021 also marks the 70th year since Wally Parks founded the National Hot Rod Association in America and Goodwood team will host one of the largest ever gatherings of the machines with the aim being to showcase one vehicle for every year of NHRA’s age.

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    Furthermore, 16 famous Rolling Bones cars are confirmed to attend. The Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop in Greenfield Centre, New York is a renowned hub of automotive craftsmanship run by Ken Schmidt and Keith Cornell for over 20 years.

  • Mecum will Auction the first Acura NSX Type S for Charity

    2022-Acura-NSX-Type-S-910Acura announced that it will auction off the first-ever produced 2022 NSX Type S during Monterey Car Week. Making its debut on the 12th of August, during Monterey Car Week, the 2022 NSX Type S is the brand’s most advanced and performance-focused street-legal Acura NSX ever created.

    The lineup comes in a limited run of merely 350 units and will be available worldwide, as 300 will be offered in the US. Every unit is produced at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio and is geared with a twin-turbo V-6 and Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system.

    Mecum Auctions’ event held at the Monterey Car Week, also known as The Daytime Auction, will run Aug. 12-14 and take place at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course.

    SEE ALSO: McLaren pays tribute to the first Speedtail attribute prototype, Albert

    Acura is proud to help inspire America’s next generation of designers, engineers and manufacturers through the expansion of STEAM education in underserved communities, Vice President and Acura Brand Officer Jon Ikeda said. We hope to help them discover the possibilities of their own futures, especially those students who have not had sufficient access to these types of programs due to COVID and other socio-economic factors.

  • McLaren pays tribute to the first Speedtail attribute prototype, Albert

    2021-McLaren-Albert-910McLaren Special Operations unveils the “Albert” Speedtail, an exclusive commission by Mclaren Beverly Hills.

    This is one of the final vehicles in the 106-car Speedtail production run and it pays homage to the first Speedtail car from 2018. The vehicle was developed in order to validate the concept of the Speedtail’s central seat position, and to enhance the driving ergonomics and visibility.

    In terms of exterior, the design team decided to go with camouflage coverage and with a simple two-metre vinyl body wrap with design lines that represent the optimized airflow of the body. Also, some of the exclusive colors include a Magnum Silver, the color of the F1 road car that was first unveiled back in 1992 at the Monaco Grand Prix and Ueno Grey, the choice for the F1 GTR that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in 1995.

    New Albert is built by McLaren Production Centre and features numerous carbon-fibre components, complex and detailed paintwork, and, as expected advanced drivetrain system.

     The name Albert has a special resonance with MSO, as we are the custodians of the McLaren F1 and are based at the Albert Drive premises that McLaren Cars occupied in the 1990s. The Speedtail experience has been an exciting journey for our customers, from visualising their imaginations to realising these inspirations and sharing their delight when unveiling the finished product. ‘Albert’ brings this project to a conclusion and we are thrilled to finish on a high note.
    Ansar Ali, Managing Director, McLaren Special Operations

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    The Albert Speedtail will make its public debut at Sunset GT, hosted by O’Gara Beverly Hills, which takes place on Sunday 8th August 2021 in Sunset Plaza, Los Angeles, USA.

     

  • Vauxhall Corsa-e is still the brand’s bestseller

    2021 Vauxhall Corsa-eNew Vauxhall Corsa is still the best-selling vehicle, according to the latest car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

    A total of 26,215 Corsas have been registered in the first seven months of 2021, and the Corsa-e has also marked a record as the best-selling all-electric model in the segment. The brand continues its electric expansion and will aim at delivering an electrified variant of all its models by 2024. Vauxhall’s plan is to offer only electric vehicles until 2028.

    The Corsa-e has been the best-selling vehicle in the Small Battery Electric Vehicle sector this year with 3,120 registrations in 2021.

    Paul Willcox, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said: As a British brand, it’s fantastic to see the Corsa remain the UK’s best-selling new car. With electric sales continuing to grow at a rapid pace, we’re proud to see the new Corsa-e retain its spot at the top of the sales charts, bringing affordable all-electric options to our customers.

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    The vehicle is available with a fully electric powertrain along with a choice of efficient petrol and diesel engines. The zero-emission Corsa-e was voted The Sun Car of the Year, thanks to its efficiency and capabilities.

  • AC Cobra Series 1 Electric will make its debut at The British Motor Show

    2021 Battista AC CobraA new generation of high-performance electric sports cars will make their debut at the British Motor Show. Indeed the new generation of AC Cobra Series 1 electric cars will demonstrate how contemporary technologies can go had by hand with high performance and sporty vibes.

    AC Cars is one of Britain’s oldest automobile manufacturers and has managed to impress its fans and enthusiasts with its advanced technologies and contemporary approaches, but yet retaining this authentic spirit of the classic sports car.

    With a 0-100km/h time of around 4secs, and 500 Nm of torque output, the Series 1 electric packs a punch akin to the famous Cobras of old, but with a range of around 150 emissions-free miles.

    The British Motor Show CEO, Andy Entwistle, said: With an unrivalled heritage and a spiritual home just a stone’s throw from our Farnborough venue, it’s an absolute honour to have the new AC Cobra Series 1 Electric at the show. It’s an incredible vehicle that manages to embody the spirit of electric cars, supercars, classic cars and new cars. We’ve got all of those at the show, but the new AC is arguably the only one that ticks all of the boxes at once.

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    The British Motor Show promises to be the brightest, most engaging, and most interactive automotive event of 2021 and offers terrific value at just £18.50 a ticket, or £37 for a family of four.

     

  • SEAT boost the appeal of Ateca and Tarraco lineups

    2021 SEAT ATECASEAT team adds new technology to the mid-size and large SUVs, the Ateca and Tarraco models for the 2022 model year.

    Ateca XPERIENCE Lux now comes with the brand’s Pre-Crash Assist safety system as part of the standard equipment. The way the system works is quite smart – it uses the data from the forward-facing camera and prepares the occupants inside the vehicle for an oncoming collision by tightening the seatbelts and closing the windows, and also reduces the overall car speed by activating the emergency braking system.

    Also, the Ateca XPERIENCE Lux will offer a sporty leather steering wheel and gear-shift paddles, all in addition to the autonomous braking system.

    As it comes to the Tarraco model, it benefits from SEAT Connect as a standard feature and from Adaptive Cruise Control and different pricing plans.

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    The Tarraco continues to impress both brand skeptics and enthusiasts with its tons of recognitions and won awards. And in this manner continues to take home prestigious prizes – Best Large SUV, Best Used SUV of the Year, and 2021 What Car? Winner is some of the many awards.

     

  • Volkswagen presents details about the new 2022 Tiguan lineup

    2021 Volkswagen TiguanToday, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced details for the new 2022 Tiguan compact SUV. The new model features a revised body language and tons of advanced technologies, all part of the standard equipment.

    Furthermore, Tiguan can be specified with four trim levels, all geared with an efficient 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine that generates a total of 184hp and 221lb-ft of torque. The drivetrain system is further characterized by a front-wheel 4Motion AWD system and a standard eight-speed automatic gearbox.

    In terms of exterior, the Tiguan raises the bar with a revised front-end, new LED lights, and optional updated R-Line elements. There are also new types of aluminum alloys, ranging from 17- to 20-inch variants, depending on the trim level. Also, there are eight available exterior colors and new interior color schemes.

    Mentioning the interior, the vehicle boasts tons of next-gen technologies as the VW Digital Cockpit instrument cluster, Car-Net with Wi-Fi capabilities, MIB3 infotainment system and more. Part of the convenience utilities include heated front seats, heated steering wheel, -generation Climatronic® Touch interface, leatherette or leather seating surfaces, power driver and passenger seats, panoramic sunroof, Fender Premium Audio, and 15-color ambient lighting.

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    As it comes to safety features, 2022 Tiguan offers Front Assist, Active Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Stop and Go, Travel Assist, and Emergency Assist.

     

  • The first production Battista model makes its word debut at the Monterey Car Week event

    2021-Battista-Production-910Automobili Pininfarina takes one more significant step in the development process of the Battista Hyper GT with the first production-spec example making its debut at the Monterey Car Week event 12-15 August.

    The particular vehicle will demonstrate a distinctive black exposed signature carbon fibre bodywork and black glossy precision polished Impulso rims. Also, the interior features black sustainable leather with striking Iconica Blu contrast stitching and quilted Pilota seats in Iconica Blu Alcantara.

    The audience at the event will also see the debut of the exclusive Battista Anniversario, a tribute vehicle to the life and work of the design icon Battista “Pinin” Farina. Limited to merely five vehicles, the lineup will represent the pinnacle of the Automobili Pininfarina’s Pura design concept. This exclusive model will also be attending the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance later this year.

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    Per Svantesson, CEO of Automobili Pininfarina, said: The premiere of the first production-specification Battista in the US marks the beginning of another significant chapter in the Automobili Pininfarina story. We are excited to showcase the beautiful and sustainable future of luxury to our clients, while celebrating more than 90 years of Pininfarina design heritage during Monterey Car Week. We look forward to our clients in the US experiencing the immense dynamic performance and personalised luxury of Battista for the first time.