The Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pininfarina was introduced at the Grand Palais in Paris in 1958. Angelina Jolie’s 1958 model, one of only 353 produced, will be auctioned at Christie’s Exceptional Sale in Paris on November 20, 2023. It is estimated to have a value of up to £673,000. The 250 GT Coupé marked Ferrari’s […]
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At the 1999 Geneva Motor Show, Bentley unveiled the Hunaudières concept, signalling its supercar ambitions. It is named after the Les Hunaudières straight at Le Mans, celebrating Bentley’s rich racing heritage. Following Bentley’s acquisition by VW in 1998, the Hunaudières concept showcased new possibilities with advanced technology and resources. It was powered by a naturally
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Formula 1’s Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Its Benefits SAF is a renewable fuel from resources like agricultural biomass and cooking oil. SAF can be blended with traditional fuels and used in existing engines without modifications. Formula 1 ensures that SAF adheres to certified sustainable sourcing standards recognised by the aviation industry. F1
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The Thrills and Spills of Digital Advancement Perks: Safety First: Systems like lane-keeping assist and automatic braking. Hands-Free Fun: Infotainment systems make navigation, calls, and traffic updates a breeze. Parking Made Painless: For people who can parallel park about as well as they can land a plane. Remote Control: Start, lock, and check your car
United States GP Date: Sunday, 20 October 2024 Track: Circuit of the Americas ♖ Formula One and Lego have announced a multi-year partnership that will launch in 2025. ♖ By elevating itself to a fully-fledged sponsor of Formula One from 2025, Santander. ♖ Finally, McLaren can provide Lando Norris with a car capable of fighting
Daniel Joseph Ricciardo ‘Daniel Ricciardo: the only driver who can smile while overtaking you at 200 mph and still make you like him for it.’ Official: Daniel Ricciardo has been dropped, and Liam Lawson will replace him. ‘I saw him before he left, and I knew at that point that he wasn’t going to come
The Bentley 4 ½ Litre ‘Embiricos’ Coupé ‘A car so rare, you’re more likely to spot a Unicorn.’ In 1939, André Embiricos, a Greek shipping magnate and racing enthusiast, sought an elegant and aerodynamically advanced grand tourer. The car was designed by the visionary Georges Paulin and crafted by the renowned French coachbuilder Carrosserie Pourtout,
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‘Owning a Citroën SM is like having a Picasso hanging in your garage. You don’t fully understand it, but you know it’s brilliant.’ The Citroën SM was famously a favourite of French President Georges Pompidou, who had a special version made for his use. It also caught the attention of other notable figures, including Shah
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Xiaomi, the Chinese corporation and the world’s second-largest smartphone manufacturer, is boldly going where no other automobile company has gone before. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra ‘For when you want to go from zero to ‘hold on for dear life’ in under two seconds.’ The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is directly aimed at hypercar legends. It rivals
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Delahaye 135 Torpedo ‘The 135 Torpedo isn’t just a car; it’s what happens when an artist, a racing driver, and a couturier walk into a bar.’ French Art Deco styling, with coachwork by esteemed French builders like Figoni et Falaschi, features flowing and curvaceous designs that embody the era’s elegance. The ‘Torpedo body’ style featured
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