Karl Ludvigsen’s epic three-volume Power Unleashed: Trailblazers who Energised Engines with Supercharging and Turbocharging has been named as the RAC’s 2025 Motoring Book of the Year. The 665,000-word trilogy charts the rise of forced induction in the automotive and aviation industries and how it revolutionised performance. The Royal Automobile Club noted the book’s clarity and…
The first TVR showroom to open in 40 years has just been launched in Las Vegas. The US showroom has been opened by the TVR Garage in a 15,000sq-ft space to sell cars, parts, merchandise, and support the company’s vehicle servicing. Gavin Bristow, Co-founder of TVR Garage said: ‘Our mission is to ignite a lasting…
A collection of Jaguar memorabilia is set to be auctioned by Bonhams in an online sale. There are almost 200 lots, including a helmet worn by Eddie Irvine, race suits from the TWR Jaguar Silk Cut racing team, and signed Formula 1 bodywork sections. The lots encompass memorabilia from the earliest SS Cars period of…
The schedule of races for Goodwood’s 83rd Members’ Meeting has been confirmed for the event that takes place on 18-19 April 2026. There are two new races for the 83rd Members’ meeting with the Protheroe Cup for pre-1963 Jaguar E-types to mark the 65th anniversary of the model. Racing begins on Saturday morning and the…
A 1934 Cadillac V-16 driven by WO Bentley is up for sale with MS Rau in New Orleans, US for $1.25 million (£950,000). Bentley tested the Fleetwood Town Sedan for more than 10,000 as part of his research into developing the next generation of engines for Rolls-Royce after it had acquired Bentley’s company in 1931….
Toyota has built a classic Land Cruiser with a modern twist for the 2025 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show that runs from 4-7 November in Las Vegas. Called the Turbo Trail Cruiser, the restomod off-roader is powered by a 3.4-litre i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 engine with 389bhp and 479lb ft of torque. That almost doubles…
Ferrari Classiche and FIVA (Federation Internationale Vehicules Anciens) have announced they are to collaborate on shared identification of classic cars. Using their joint expertise, FIVA and Ferrari Classiche provides a guarantee of authenticity for buyers, owners, and event organisers of a car’s provenance. Any car receiving Ferrari’s Certificate of Authenticity will automatically be eligible for…
The 2025 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards finalists have been revealed ahead of the winners being announced on Thursday 20 November. Jeremy Vaughan, Head of Motoring for the Royal Automobile Club, said: ‘The Club has been recognising achievement for over 125 years, and these Awards continue that proud tradition by celebrating the hidden talents within…
A Range Rover formerly owned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is coming up for sale with Iconic Auctioneers at the NEC Classic Motor Show on Saturday 8 November. The 2007 L322 TDV8 is thought to be the only one of this model supplied to the Queen with its 3.6-litre V8 turbodiesel engine and finished…
A 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Pinin Farina coupé once owned by Ingrid Bergman is going under the hammer at Broad Arrow Auction’s Zurich sale on Saturday 1 November. Bergman chose the car after she attended the 1951 Turin Auto Show with Italian director Roberto Rossellini, where he promised the actor a new car. Bergman chose…
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