02 March 2023 I am delighted to announce that Ferrari will build a proportion of their motor cars with internal combustion engines, albeit only 40% until 2026. I am not averse to the need for sustainability and being considerate of the planet, far from it. But, according to company records, Ferrari holds more than 5,000 […]
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02 March 2023 In November, Alfa Romeo teased their new supercar, likely to be called the 8C. Subsequently, Jean-Philippe Imparato, Alfa Romeo’s CEO, promised an official announcement planned for March 2023. All a bit of a mystery Stellantis own Alfa Romeo, and they have been noticeably mum about the 8C, yet I understand that Alfa
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02 March 2023 The Villeneuve clan are well-known in racing circles; Gilles scored his first Grand Prix win late in 1978 on home ground at Montreal. Later the track was named after him. Gilles’ younger brother, Jacques, competed in F1, unfortunately, without success. In 1996, Gilles’s son, also called Jacques, began his Formula One career,
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02 March 2023 Even though Pre-tax losses rose to £495m last year, up from the £213.8m loss the company recorded in 2021, Goldman Sachs feels Aston’s preliminary 2023 figures indicate improvement. Expectations are that the full-year results will show modest signs of recovery. However, of the ten most influential investment house followers of Aston’s financials,
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02 March 2023 ✺ The 2023 Bahrain GP will take place on the weekend of March 3 to March 5. ✺ Red Bull may have to move or sell the Alphatauri Team. ✺ Mercedes’ W14 featured lowly in the speed traps throughout the three days of testing in Bahrain. ✺ Backing Aston Martin for an
The Passion of Porsche Buying a Porsche has never been driven by prudence and logic. It is almost always emotional for the driver with a passion, the rush, the joy and euphoria very difficult for a mere mortal to understand. All Porsches are fitted with one special non-optional extra: Adrenaline. And then came Alternative Fuels.
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23 February 2023 St Moritz hosts the International Concours of Elegance the last weekend in February, simply known as the ICE. The spectacle is held in the glamourous setting of the frozen lake of St. Moritz, bringing together the best in classic cars with collectors, car enthusiasts and jet setters worldwide. A most unlikely setting
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23 February 2023 The world of high-end classic cars and supercars looks recession-proof, regardless of the state of the global economy. For decades, the prices have constantly been rising, and buying a unique and highly sought-after artwork on four wheels seems a great way to invest. The newest record sale in the classic car world
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23 February 2023 What do Lucid and Aston Martin have in common? Well, it seems quite a lot. Firstly, both are car manufacturers. Secondly, both want electric vehicles; thirdly, the Saudi Public Investment Fund has a significant shareholding in both. Lawrence Stroll has made no secret of looking for a partner or partners to help
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23 February 2023 Jenson Button received numerous options to race at Le Mans Classic but has decided on Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for team Garage 56 Nascar. The 2009 Formula 1 World Champion will be one of an impressive team line-up comprising former Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller and NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson. Jenson raced once