Author: Rhys Gregory

Alpine announces the appointment of Olivier Guintrand as VP, Alpine Cars Engineering, effective 1 October 2024. As a member of the Brand Management Committee and Product Engineering Management Committee, he will report directly to Alpine CEO and Renault Group’s Chief Technology Officer Philippe Krief. With a 35-year career in the automotive industry, including 30 years with the Renault Group, Olivier Guintrand will be responsible for meeting the technological and industrial challenges facing the Alpine brand as it rolls out its 100% electric “Dream Garage”. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA), Olivier…

The past decade has been exceptionally transformative for the automotive industry. The next decade is expected to bring about changes like increased reliance on innovation and service connectivity, slated to boost car revenue by 30%. Given new customer behaviors aimed toward sustainability and technological advancements, some automotive industries will be a lucrative choice for investment. Kristijonas Minelga, Head of Business Development and Franchise at PRO BRO, the fastest-growing international franchise network of express tunnel car washes in Europe, says although the industry has already experienced major transformations, continued significant changes are well underway. “The transportation industry is bound to keep…

Youngsters can enjoy new DadCars family zone at Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show · Organisers launch DadCars Family Zone at November event. · Free activities for children to encourage the next generation into motoring. · Also launching DadCars Family Friendly icon for those clubs and stands that are happy to welcome youngsters on to their stands. · Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will be held 8-10 Nov 2024 at Birmingham’s NEC. · Tickets now on sale via advance online booking. The organisers of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show are on a mission to encourage the younger generation into the…

A recent statistical analysis has identified the fastest cars driven by James Bond, with the 2007 Aston Martin DBS V12 taking the top spot as the most rapid. Conducted by lifestyle magazine Dailybase, the research assessed top speeds and acceleration times (0-100 km/h) to generate a speed score out of 100. The analysis covered over 150 Bond cars, which were then ranked accordingly. First introduced in Casino Royale (2006), Daniel Craig’s Bond drives the 2007 Aston Martin DBS V12. In the film, the car is equipped with a spare gun and a defibrillator, but it is destroyed during Bond’s chase…

Ayrton Senna’s McLaren MP4/4, which first came to Pembrey Circuit in 1988 and dominated that year’s Formula 1 World Championship, will be the centrepiece of a Senna tribute at the Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival. The festival takes place on Sunday 22 September, exactly 31 years to the day since the Brazilian F1 driver set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport. Pembrey will open its doors like never before at the Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival, with visitors able to get up close to a collection of historic F1 cars and modern rally cars in the pit…

InstaVolt, the UK’s largest EV rapid charging network is introducing off-peak pricing, to encourage motorists to take advantage of cheaper electricity in Bridgend. From Sunday 1st September, drivers will be able to charge for 54p per kWh, between the hours of 10pm and 6am across InstaVolt’s network of more than 1,600 rapid chargers – more than a third off the regular price of 85p per kWh. The lower off-peak rate is being introduced initially to InstaVolt App users and will be extended to contactless users before the end of the year as the technology is developed. Further advances are being…

For those in the know, the Mini Festival at Brands Hatch is arguably one of the largest gatherings for Mini owners and fans of this iconic car brand, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Ever since owning my first Mini, I’ve wanted to attend. I’ve been to other mixed car events before, and it’s often disappointing to see visitors overlook the Mini displays in favour of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and McLarens. So, surely a festival dedicated entirely to Minis is the place to be? As a non-club member and first-time attendee, I wasn’t quite sure about the ticketing process. While I…

Organisers of JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion from August 30 to September 1 have revealed a stellar entry list for the 2024 event, which features championship-winning drivers from around the world. A round of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) for the first time, Rali Ceredigion has attracted international interest with competitors from 14 different countries registering for the three-day, 183km event. Included in the star-studded field are two former European Rally champions and competitors that have won 13 British Rally Championship (BRC) titles. Topping the list is reigning European Rally champion and 2022 Rali Ceredigion winner, Hayden Paddon and co-driver John…

JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion is not just a motorsport event; it’s a celebration of community, education, and sustainability. In the lead-up to the rally weekend on 30 August to 01 September, 2024, the event organisers have been actively engaging with local schools and communities to foster a spirit of involvement and excitement. JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion team has been actively visiting schools across Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and has launched a competition for schools to win up to £1,000 to spend on environmental projects. There is also a competition for children to design one of the rally cars that will take…

Residents of Cardiff will soon be able to purchase and service their cars in Scandinavian style with the opening of a new seven-million-pound store. Work is close to completion at the brand-new Mon Motors Volvo Cars Cardiff store at Cardiff Gate, which is set to officially open its doors on Monday 9 September. The store, which is being moved from its current temporary premises on Hadfield Road, will feature Volvo’s signature lounge area, complete with luxurious Scandinavian furniture. Customers will have the option to relax while their car is looked after or work while they wait, thanks to the free…