The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, is delighted to reveal the full car list for its 2023 automotive extravaganza. The 12th edition of the show – considered one of the top three Concours d’Elegance events globally – will welcome an exquisite array of the rarest and most desirable cars in the … Read more
The CUPRA Formentor VZ5 is gaining a darker edge to its progressive character with the introduction of the VZ5 BAT limited edition. There will be just 500 units of the newest addition to the line-up, integrating a range of exterior and interior cues to enhance the high-performance crossover SUV’s emotionality. “The CUPRA Formentor VZ5 BAT … Read more
Source: Bonhams Building on the very successful W111 and W112 series, the first cars to be produced in greater numbers and achieve economies of scale production, Mercedes-Benz presented a newly developed luxury limousine in 1965 at the annual Frankfurt Motor Show. With production lasting until 1972 in Europe, and 1973 in North America, a total … Read more
The long-awaited and much heralded Chevette was introduced in September 1975. It was based on GM’s worldwide T platform and superseded the Vega as Chevrolet’s entry-level subcompact. It was ultimately built for model years 1976-1987. To no one’s surprise, the Chevette was the best-selling small car in America from 1979 and 1980. This car is … Read more
Ahead of the world premieres of the new Kodiaq and Superb generations, Škoda is unveiling their completely redesigned interiors, featuring a digital cockpit, a head-up display and a 13-inch free-standing infotainment display. The DSG gear selector has been moved to the steering column, now giving front passengers more space, while a roomy centre console offers … Read more
The integrated protection features of the new BMW X5 Protection VR6 were factored into the series production development process for the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). They include an armoured body and safety glass designed specifically for this model. The latest version of the protection vehicle therefore also meets the stipulations of Germany’s Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für Angriffshemmende Materialien … Read more
After the successful launch of the new Cayenne in early 2023, Porsche is topping off the comprehensively revised third generation of this successful SUV with a new top model. As before, the most powerful Cayenne is a plug-in hybrid. Porsche has upgraded the technology in this successor to the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid in a … Read more
Source: Ford Performance The Henry Ford Museum complex in Dearborn, Michigan, is a must-visit for history buffs young and old. The historic structures in a picturesque countryside setting that make up the museum grounds known as Greenfield Village create the perfect backdrop for one of America’s grandest collections of artifacts chronicling the entire industrial age. … Read more
Shelby American is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Carroll Shelby’s birth by building 100 unique and limited edition Shelby F-150 trucks. Carroll loved motoring both on and off the road, especially in rugged terrain. The Texan would trek across the desert on both two and four wheel vehicles. Shelby American is honoring that heritage with … Read more
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully completed summer testing of the battery-electric eActros 600 for long-distance haulage. For around five weeks, test engineers put the electric truck through its paces at high temperatures of up to 44 degrees Celsius in Andalusia in southern Spain. The scope of testing ranged from the functionality of the air conditioning system … Read more