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Infiniti has revealed its stunning race-inspired concept ahead of its debut at the prestigious 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elégance. ‘Prototype 9’ reimagines what a 1940s Grand Prix car designed by Infiniti, Nissan’s premium brand, would have looked like. Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti’s design guru, said the sleek open-wheeled electric prototype “celebrates …

Nine out of 10 motorists pick a service station based on their favourite fast food outlet, new research has revealed. A third said the choice of a variety of places to eat is the most important thing to them when visiting services, according to vehicle rental giant Europcar UK. However, …

More than £60 million was spent in the UK on failed practical and theory driving tests in 2016 alone, according to new research. The analysis by vehicle finance provider Moneybarn revealed that 1.5 million tests were failed. The practical test in the UK costs learners £62, and with over a …

Meet the 205mph Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo – an epic high-performance sports saloon based on the superb new BMW 7 Series. Now available in the UK, the luxurious B7 develops 600bhp from its 4.4-litre V8, giving it a 0-62mph time of just four seconds. That’s Porsche 911 R, Nissan GT-R, McLaren …

One in four Brits have driven on the wrong side of the road on holiday, according to new research. Getting lost topped the list of mishaps committed by British motorists abroad in the study commissioned by car leasing specialists UK Carline. Top 5 driving mishaps 1. Getting lost (35%) 2. …

A 1984 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection has been completely restored in just three days and is now up for auction. The classic Ford was brought back to life at the recent Silverstone Classic event. eBay, the festival’s official parts and accessories partner, challenged racing driver and car restorer Fergus Walkinshaw …

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the eighth generation of its Phantom limousine. At first glance the flagship car doesn’t look a million miles away from the outgoing model, but there’s a lot more going on. For instance, the signature grille and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot are set …

Growth in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is charging ahead which means that it’s also a good time to consider buying second-hand. The UK market for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) saw a record market share of 4.4% in June with more than 10,700 hitting the roads – a rise of …

BMW has announced that the upcoming 100% electric version of the MINI will be built at the Cowley plant near Oxford. The car will go into production in 2019 and the UK will be the main “production location” for the EV. There were fears that the new model would be …

Jaguar has unveiled the XJR575, the most powerful version yet of its flagship saloon – watch it go! Accelerating from 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds and with a top speed of 186mph, it’s powered by the F-Type SVR’s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine with 567bhp – 25bhp more than the outgoing …