Goodwood is pleased to announce that the theme for the 2024 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will be ‘Horseless to Hybrid – Revolutions in Power’, celebrating the essence of our love affair with motorsport. From the birth of organized competition, 130 years ago, with the Paris-Rouen Trial of 1894, the quest for speed has gone hand-in-hand with developments in engines, propulsion and power. The 2024 Festival of Speed will celebrate the many thrilling advances that have propelled us to where we are today, and look at what new ideas may drive us into the future. Continue reading
The catalogue of RM Sotheby’s 26th annual Arizona auction is now complete and live. 85 vehicles are set to cross the block, including impressive pre-war, classic, and modern open-top vehicles from The Open-Touring Collection, offered entirely without reserve, highlighted by a beautifully featured 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K in the desirable Special Roadster style. Auction offerings also include a bespoke 2020 McLaren Speedtail, a scarcely used and uniquely specified 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, and an extensive selection of Shelby American and Ford muscle. RM Sotheby’s is pleased to announce its return to the historic Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The public will be able gain entry to the auction preview on Wednesday, January 24 and again on Thursday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. both days.
SEOUL (January 11, 2024) – Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the ‘IONIQ 5 N NPX1,’ a concept model equipped with prototype N Performance Parts, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024. Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (January 9, 2023) – Dodge is kicking off a yearlong celebration of the brand’s high-performance SUV with the introduction of the 2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI®, the first in a series of “Last Call” models that will commemorate the final calendar year of V-8 HEMI engine production for the Dodge Durango. Continue reading
24 of the best collector cars to buy and drive in 2024 for under $24,000 The following selections are based on average № 2 condition values compiled from Hagerty/Broad Arrow Group, RM Sotheby’s, and Gooding & Co. They have reached the bottom of their depreciation curve and, kept in like (№ 2 or № 3) condition, are most likely to appreciate while still providing driving enjoyment at a reasonable entry point. Continue reading
With Christmas just around the corner, Motorpoint has created this mind-boggling brainteaser filled with festive cheer.
The intricate design features hundreds of cars driving home for Christmas alongside other seasonal items including Christmas trees, presents and a single Santa – but can you find his hiding place?
With millions of motorists planning trips to visit family and friends over the festive season, car owners have already been warned to expect long delays if travelling on the days immediately preceding Christmas.
If you are struggling to locate Santa in amongst the traffic you aren’t alone. Just 9% of people can beat this brainteaser in under 17 seconds. Need a clue? Focus your attention on the bottom left of the image.
“It’s no secret that driving during the festive season can be stressful. This is particularly true for drivers who aren’t used to making long journeys or spending lots of time in their vehicles.
“For anyone planning longer journeys to visit friends and family this Christmas, my biggest piece of advice would be to do as much as possible to reduce stress on the day you are travelling. For example, filling your car up with fuel a couple of days before you travel might seem simple, but can mean that you start your journey much more relaxed.”
Tim Rodie, Motorpoint’s resident driving expert
Still struggling to find Santa? Don’t worry, only 68% of people were able to find Santa hidden within the festive scene.
“We all tend to be working to tight timelines over the festive period so it’s worth building extra time into your journey to account for traffic and a couple of breaks to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. They’re all small things but can impact how you feel when you reach your destination.”
TOM RODIE
It takes most people almost a minute to solve this tricky brainteaser so don’t worry if you didn’t crack it this time.
VALLEJO, Calif. (Decmeber 12, 2023) – Kindred Motorworks, the Bay Area producer of modernized vintage vehicles, celebrated a huge milestone as it delivered its first customer car, a Kindred Bronco Heritage Edition, to customer 001, Jeff Tsai, during a ceremony at the company’s Mare Island headquarters. Continue reading
CREWE (December 2023) – Sweet-toothed aficionado, Winnie the Pooh, once remarked: ‘the only thing better than honey is more honey’. A.A. Milne’s fictional bear would surely have welcomed today’s announcement of a special Black Edition Label honey, marking the fifth honey harvest of the extraordinary ‘Bentley Bees’. Continue reading
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (December 11, 2023) – Hagerty, Inc., an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, announced today its 2024 U.S. Bull Market list, an annual selection of wide-ranging enthusiast vehicles best poised to increase in value over the next year. Now in its 7th year, the list is compiled by the brand’s automotive intelligence team using a suite of data from public and private sales, insurance valuations and historic trends. For more details on Hagerty Bull Market and the cars included, click here. Continue reading
According to a report from BBC News, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond have filmed their last episode of motoring show The Grand Tour, after seven years on Amazon Prime. Mr. Clarkson, 63, Mr. May, 60, and Mr. Hammond, 52, have returned from filming a special in Zimbabwe. The episode, along with an earlier special filmed in Mauritania, are set to be shown next year. Continue reading
