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GAYDON, U.K. (July 18, 2024) – The House of Q, a new pop-up experience by Aston Martin inside London’s prestigious Burlington Arcade, has been created to celebrate 60 years of Aston Martin’s long-running association with the 007 film franchise. The relationship began with the 1964 release of Goldfinger, the film which introduced James Bond to the now iconic DB5. Continue reading
CREWE (July 18, 2024) – Bentley’s Flying Spur sedan – the ultimate four-door Grand Tourer – is set to be reborn with the company’s new 782 PS (771 bhp) Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. Launched recently in Bentley’s new Continental GT Speed, the all-new, performance-focused V8 hybrid powertrain will make the new Flying Spur the most powerful, most dynamic and most efficient four-door car in Bentley’s 105-year history. The new Flying Spur will replace the current model, which was launched in 2019. Continue reading
GOODWOOD (July 17, 2024) – The recently revealed Rimac Nevera 15th Anniversary Edition was on display in the Supercar Paddock and running up the famous hillclimb over the four days of the Festival of Speed. Continue reading
CREWE (July 17, 2024) – This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed saw the global dynamic debut for Mulliner’s Speed Six Continuation Series. With varying weather conditions, the Bedford Grey 205 bhp ‘Factory Works’ car – the second of two development cars – completed eight separate runs up the famous Goodwood hill climb without any hesitation or concern. This achievement marked the last significant shakedown activity in the development of Mulliner’s latest masterpiece. Continue reading
STUTTGART (July 18, 2024) – The Porsche Panamera has redefined the luxury sedan segment. It combines a high level of driving comfort with the properties of a Porsche sports car in a unique way. Now two charismatic new variants have been added to the model range. These are cars with different priorities: the Panamera GTS is a dynamic sports sedan that places a particular emphasis on the emotional driving experience. The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is positioned at the very top of the model range as the most powerful, fastest and most luxurious derivative. This top model is the new record holder in the official ranking of the fastest combustion engine and hybrid luxury sedans on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (July 16, 2024) – The Petersen Automotive Museum will open four brand new exhibits this August, marking its largest simultaneous exhibit launch to date. Each exhibit will showcase a range of automotive innovations from historical concept vehicles to rare hypercars and futuristic prototypes.
Here’s a look at what the world’s premier automotive museum has lined up for its second-floor galleries this summer:
Alternating Currents: The Fall and Rise of Electric Vehicles, opens August 3
Supported by BMW and Clarios, this exhibit will showcase the progression of electric vehicles from the late 1800s to modern concepts. Located in the Propulsion Gallery on the second floor, “Alternating Currents” traces the evolution of electric vehicle production and use from the early days to the modern resurgence and future advancements. Continue reading
STUTTGART/TROON (July 16, 2024) – Mercedes-Benz celebrates the start of The 152nd Open in iconic manner: Ahead of the first tee-off, the defending champion brings the iconic golf trophy back to The Open for the ‘Return of the Claret Jug’ in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Brian Harman, winner of the The 151st Open, drove to Troon this year in the new electric G-Class and handed over the Claret Jug to Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A (The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews), which organizes the Championship. Continue reading
STUTTGART (July 16, 2024) – Mercedes-Benz thrilled audiences with a historic parade at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The “Blue Wonder” racing car fast transporter, who led the 130 Years Motorsport Convoy, was very popular with visitors to the “largest motorized garden party in the world” as well as on social media. Continue reading
INGOLSTADT (July 16, 2024) – Audi is opening the next chapter in its successful history in the mid-size segment with the new A5 family. Launching 30 years after the first Audi A4, the sharpened design language of the latest generation, now called the Audi A5, captivates with premium proportions. Both body styles, Sedan and Avant, perfectly embody the sporty essence of the Audi design philosophy. A new design language in the interior creates a generous feeling of space and places the displays on a digital stage. The new operating concept increases interaction with the vehicle. Efficient, partially electrified combustion engines and thrilling S models round off the range. Continue reading
STUTTGART (July 16, 2024) – Porsche has expanded the model range for its first all-electric SUV. The nimble new rear-wheel-drive Macan is joined by the Macan 4S, which will slot in between the existing Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo. Like the two other models introduced at the start of 2024, the 4S is equipped with the electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (ePTM) system, which distributes the drive power between the front and rear axles around five times faster than a conventional all-wheel-drive system. Continue reading
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