By PMW on 20 October 2023 15:27:30
McLaren's CEO has queried the logic of making electric supercars at this moment in time. Boss Michael Leiters says in an interview with The Times that to manufacture them at the moment actually creates more emissions than building an internal combustion engine. The owners then don’t put in enough miles to recover those extra emissions, because they use them as low-mileage vehicles, only...
By PMW on 29 August 2023 14:31:43
supercars | brandshatch | goodwood |
An supercar transporter carrying 10 sports cars has rolled near the Brands Hatch race track on it's way to another famous circuit, Goodwood. According to reports from Kent Live, the transporter overturned last Wednesday after leaving Brands Hatch Circuit. The cars, two Ferrari F430 Spiders, a Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin Vantage, Nissan GT-R, Audi R8, Jaguar F-Type Convertible, Mercedes-AMG GT, BMW...
By PMW on 29 August 2023 14:16:58
The MG Cyberster – an upcoming electric car from China with a 1960s roadster-inspired design – will be the fastest vehicle ever made by the brand. Reports suggest he MG Cyberster has been confirmed for the Australian market, and is expected in local showrooms by 2025 - possibly 2024. Last week, automotive publication Motor1 discovered MG had uploaded certain specifications for the Cyberster's...
By PMW on 02 August 2023 16:46:26
Ferrari has lifted its full-year income and revenue forecast, citing a boost from better-than-expected spending by the sports car maker's wealthy customers on customizing their vehicles. The Maranello, Italy-based group said it now expects to deliver adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of between €2.19 billion to €2.22 billion in 2023. The company previously guided for adjusted core income of...
By PMW on 15 March 2023 11:22:08
trackdays | motorcircuits | supercars |
The United Kingdom has a rich motorsport heritage, which is reflected in the number of high-quality track day venues available for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Whether you're a seasoned racing driver or a weekend warrior looking to test your skills on the track, there's a venue out there for you. Prestige Motor Warehouse get asked often as to where people can take...
By PMW on 09 February 2023 12:46:06
Porsche delivered more examples of its legendary 911 sports car in 2022 than it did its Taycan EV, reversing 2021’s trend, as the brand battled with component shortages on its more advanced electric model. In 2022, Porsche 911 deliveries increased by five per cent to 40,410, while Taycan sales slumped by 16 per cent to 34,801 units. This was the opposite of...
By PMW on 06 February 2023 19:35:59
Surrey based McLaren have launched their new careers site. This is your opportunity to search a career with Woking based McLaren and join their talent community. A McLaren post on social media says, "We pour every drop of our energy and expertise into the way we work - would you like to be part of our exciting journey?" It further added, "Excellence isn’t...
By PMW on 03 February 2023 21:06:02
China’s largest electric car maker BYD on Thursday unveiled the first models from its new luxury brand as it aims to take on established groups such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW at the premium end of the market. The Warren Buffett-backed group is hoping its Yangwang U8 sport utility vehicle and the U9 sports car will give it an extra edge as it...
By PMW on 03 February 2023 20:57:54
A millionaire 'traded' his luxury sports car in exchange for £5,000 worth of Prime energy drink. Wassem Khan, from Hyde Park in Leeds, made his fortune by investing in cryptocurrency while he was still a teenager, according to Yorkshire Live. Desperate to get his hands on the sought-after sports drink, the 20-year-old offered his brand new Audi R8 - which is worth...