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Bentley Continental Flying Spur range refined and expanded

The new Bentley Continental Flying Spur is set to deliver even greater levels of refinement, comfort and opportunities for customer personalisation. The 12-cylinder luxury saloon will also be joined by the 600 bhp (610PS) Continental Flying Spur Speed. The most powerful 4-door car ever produced by the British manufacturer, the Continental Flying Spur has been an extraordinary success story for Bentley since its launch in 2005. Its combination... [more]

Aston Martin enhances V8 Vantage

Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage is to receive significant technical enhancements. While the distinctive shape of the V8 Vantage is retained, the car benefits from a number of technical changes which include significantly up-rated engine performance from a new 4.7 litre power unit in both Coupe and Roadster variants. Other changes include revised dynamics to take full advantage of increased power and torque availability, improved Sportshift™ transmissio... [more]

Rolls-Royce RR4 to be launched in 2010

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed the first design sketches of its next new model. Known as RR4, the car is due to be launched in 2010 and will sit alongside the Phantom model line-up. RR4 will be smaller than Phantom and powered by a new engine, unique to Rolls-Royce. The design was signed off in 2007 and engineering development is now fully underway. The Goodwood manufacturing facilities are being completely reconfigured to accommodate the... [more]

Ferrari Spyder sold for €7 million

Coming just 12 months after RM Auctions’ inaugural European event, the second Ferrari Leggenda e Passione auction stole the attention of the international collector car industry once again offering a collection of historic road and race Ferraris, and claiming the new world record for the most expensive vintage motor car ever to be sold at auction. Taking this prestigious title was a stunning, Nero black 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spy... [more]

Volkswagen Group reports increased sales revenue and sharp rise in profit

The Volkswagen Group has delivered more vehicles, increased sales revenue and recorded a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2008. The Volkswagen Group delivered 1.57 million vehicles worldwide in the first three months, an increase of 7 percent. Sales revenue grew by 1.4 percent to €27.0 billion. Operating profit rose by 21 percent to €1.3 billion. Profit after tax was €929 million, an increase of approximately 26 percent. “The succ... [more]

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V8 Supercars race 'worthy of NSW support' (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

The New South Wales Government has given in-principle backing to a V8 Supercars race at Sydney's Olympic Park late next year.

Nelson supports V8 Supercars at Homebush (The West Australian)

Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson says he supports a plan to hold an annual V8 Supercar race around Sydney's Olympic Park.

V8s target Kylie, Coldplay (Daily Telegraph)

V8 Supercars boss Tony Cochrane has revealed his plan to bring Kylie Minogue and Coldplay to Sydney to launch a 30 million Homebush street race.

Lexus at the British International Motor Show (The Auto Channel)

LONDON-July 4, 2008: The Lexus LF-A, one of the world’s most eagerly anticipated supercars, will be presented for the first time in the UK at the British International Motor Show. It will form the centrepiece of a Lexus stand that will also feature the new IS F sports saloon, a car that introduces Lexus into the high performance premium market.

Who Wants to Drive a Millionaire? (New York Times)

With 806 horsepower, the ultralight Koenigsegg CCX is an approachable supercar if you approach with $1.05 million.

Daily Archives: July 4, 2008 (Guernsey Press and Star)

The lines might be staid but this saloon blows away supercars. Pete Burnard spent a feather-footed three days with the Flying Spur.

Play: Metal-grinding fun (The New Straits Times)

Enjoy the thrills, spills and frills of all-out racing with Grid which promises an exciting insight into the game. FAIZUL AZIM SAIFUL writes. IN a world where Gran Turismo 5 has been crowned king emerges a prince who is lacking in experience but has a more hip outlook on the racing simulation genre.