Highlights

Bentley Motors has announced a three-year research study that aims to revolutionize the sustainability of electric motors. Supporting Bentley’s commitment to offer only hybrid or electric vehicles by 2026, the result could see recycled rare-earth magnets (RaRE) used in selected ancillary motors for the very first time.

Underlining its confidence in the classic car market, Historics Auctioneers has announced an increased 2021 auction calendar that will see the enthusiastic auctioneer stage major sales at all its well-established venues in the UK, plus a debut in Europe.

Jaguar Land Rover is continuing to support the fight against coronavirus by lending a fleet of New Defenders to GPs, piloting two NHS trials, and introducing a rehabilitation program to help employees suffering ‘long Covid’ return to work.

Jaguar Land Rover is preparing for future electric vehicles with advanced lightweight composites research that will help deliver increased range, greater performance, and a more dynamic drive.

Two Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT3s will vie for podium honors in the IMSA GTD class of this weekend’s 2021 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, with partner teams The Heart of Racing and TF Sport each having entered strong line-ups for the first major endurance event of the international sportscar season.

In 1952 the Bentley Continental GT was launched, and now the 80,000th individual, made-to-order example of the Continental GT – the world’s definitive luxury grand tourer has been produced.

MINI USA today unveiled the new MY (Model Year) 2022 MINI Hardtops and MINI Convertibles. The modern interpretation of the brand’s most iconic models, the new MINI Hardtops and Convertibles receive significant updates to the exterior, interior, and infotainment and driving safety features while remaining authentic to the elements of the MINI DNA, including fun to drive, expressive design, and personalization.

In sad news for speed record fans, The Bloodhound Land Speed Record project has announced that it is looking for a new owner to take the team through to setting a new World Land Speed Record in 2022. The future of the UK based project who’s quest is to set a new land speed record of 1,000 miles per hour, is now in question.

With a new generation of sports cars confirmed, famed performance manufacturer Lotus has announced the end of the Elise, Exige, and Evora lines. An image released by Lotus hints at the next generation of the high-performance sports cars.

Beaulieu is excited to announce its calendar of events for 2021, with three brand new shows joining familiar favorites for a line-up of exciting, enjoyable shows to look forward to in the grounds of the National Motor Museum and Palace House.

he MINI John Cooper Works Buggy has won the Rally Dakar for the second time in a row following the 2020 win. This time it was record winner Stéphane Peterhansel (FRA) and his co-driver Edouard Boulanger (FRA) who topped the podium after twelve stages through the Saudi Arabian desert.

Silverstone Auctions’ first sale of 2021 is The Race Retro Live Online Auction, taking place on Friday 5th – Saturday 6th March. This hybrid format blends the traditional, event-style auctions and all of the perks associated with those, combined with the online sales whereby you can participate entirely from the safety of your own home. Three of their four sales in 2020 were carried out in this way and all achieved great results.

We just received the following notice about the British By The Sea car show in Connecticut. A decision was reached to reschedule the Gathering to Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive has retailed its 1,000th new vehicle in Canada, less than a decade after the brand first opened its doors in the country in 2012.

Porter Press International marked its 15th anniversary in style in 2020, publishing more books than ever before and enjoying its most successful year. Far from resting on his laurels, however, founder Philip Porter is looking forward to continuing that growth.

MG’s ground-breaking electric ZS will once again serve the nation during times of crisis with the UK’s fastest-growing car brand offering 100 of the all-electric cars to good causes to use free-of-charge.

The new Flying Spur V8 builds on Bentley’s more than 60-year tradition of using cross-plane V8 engines. The V8-powered Flying Spur offers a characterful engine note, greater range between fuel stops, and a reduction in CO2 emissions – while still offering breath-taking performance.

AC Cars has welcomed the very first production AC Cobra 378 Superblower. Following on from the launch announcement in July 2020, the reborn Superblower showcases the very best of AC Cars.