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BMW and Lexus team up to build new Supercar

BMW and Lexus team up to build new Supercar

BMW and Lexus are reportedly working together to develop a new supercar to take on Audi’s R8.  Inside sources say the companies have jointly built an all-wheel-drive, mid-engined prototype of the 800bhp supercar.

BMW and Lexus will each produce versions of the car, which is expected by 2020 and will come with £160K starting price.  Both versions will feature an aluminium spaceframe and carbon fibre tub, with the front wheels powered by electric motors and the rear wheels petrol-driven.

Two power units are in devlopment.  BMW’s supercar will receive a bespoke M-developed straight-six twin turbo, with plug-in hybrid technology from Toyota, while Lexus is reportedly testing a detuned version of the 513bhp 3.7-litre V8 from Toyota’s TS040 Le Mans race car. 

BMW reportedly chose Lexus to partner on the new supercar, as it was impressed with the company’s work on its flagship LFA during the 2008 financial crisis.  The economic downturn forced Honda to shelve its V10 NSX, while Toyota also had to suspend development of several new sports models.  The Lexus LFA by contrast was released in a limited run of 500 in 2010 with a showroom price in excess of £340,000.

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Meet the New Porsche Cayman Black Edition.

Meet the New Porsche Cayman Black Edition.

Porsche has unveiled its latest special-edition version of the Cayman, the Cayman Black Edition.

The new 2015 Cayman Black Edition is based on the regular Cayman and features the same 271bhp 2.7-litre flat-six engine, capable of propelling the car to 62mph in 5.7sec, at a limited speed of 165mph.

The exterior of the car features deep black paintwork which is combined to a black part leather interior to give it the ultimate stealth image. The Black Edition Cayman gets  a host of extra equipment than the regular model, including 20in Carrera Classic alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, aluminium side window trims, Porsche’s navigation system, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors and cruise control.

The new Black Edition has a price tag of £45,989 and is available to order now, with deliveries expected at the end of 2015. 

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Oracle Finance crowned ‘Top Prestige & Classic Cars Broker 2015’

Oracle Finance crowned ‘Top Prestige & Classic Cars Broker 2015’

Oracle Finance has been crowned ‘Top Prestige & Classic Cars Broker 2015’ at the prestigious Leasing World Awards. 

The specialist prestige, sports and classic cars funder received the award in recognition of their outstanding achievements in customer service, staff development and business performance.

Accepting the award, company founder and managing director, Peter Brook said, “I am incredibly proud of the whole team at Oracle.  Winning this award is down to their hard work and commitment to providing every one of our customers with a fast, expert service, personally-tailored to their needs.  We have made major investments this year in staff recruitment and new customer IT systems to further enhance our service, and will continue to invest and innovate to ensure we remain top of the prestige car finance industry.”

The Leasing World Awards are one of the industry’s most prestigious awards schemes, recognising the best performing finance businesses across the UK.

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New BMW X4 M40i Revealed.

New BMW X4 M40i Revealed. 

Following a series of leaked photos, BMW has announced the M-Performance version of the successful BMW X4 SUV.

Based on the crossover coupe, the X4 M40i is powered by a newly developed 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 360 hp and a maximum torque of 465 Nm. The sporty SUV can accelerate to 62mph in 4.9 secs and can reach a top speed of 155mph.

The exterior of the new X4 M40i stands out, with exclusive accents of colour on the front and metallic Ferric Grey side mirrors. The powerful X4 also gains a sports exhaust system with valve control and Chrome Black tailpipes on both sides.

The typical character of the BMW M prevails throughout the interior, with an M leather steering wheel, M gear shift lever, sport seats and model-specific door sills.

The new BMW X4 M40i will make its first public appearance at the upcoming LA Auto Show, followed by its market release in Europe and the US at the start of 2016. 

 

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€1.1m Ferrari F40 the star of the show at Auctionata sale

€1.1m Ferrari F40 the star of the show at Auctionata sale

A 1991 Ferrari F40 and a 1977 512 BB were the stars of the show at Auctionata’s ‘Ferrari Only’ sale – the first of its kind held by the German auction house.

Achieving €1.1m, the F40 broke the record price paid for a 1991 model, while the 512 BB sold for €434,264.

Live-streamed on the 26th September, the auction was the highest grossing sale in Auctionata’s history, with €4.5m achieved from an assortment of 25 Ferraris.

The F40 was the highest priced car at the sale, the winning bid coming from the floor at the auction in Munich.  The 1991 car is one of the later models built by Ferrari, before production of the famous car ended in 1992.

The 512 BB was introduced in 1976, succeeding the 365 GT4 BB, and featured a larger 4942cc 12 cylinder engine with a dual-plate clutch added to manage the extra torque.

Other highlights of the sale included a 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale, with an estimate of €240,000, which achieved a stunning €373,184 and a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, sold for just under £600,000.

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The 45th Anniversary Limited Edition Nissan GT-R.

The 45th Anniversary Limited Edition Nissan GT-R. 

Nissan has launched a limited-edition version of its GT-R to celebrate the famous designation turning 45.

The 45th Anniversary GT-R is based on the 2015 model and Nissan says ‘ it features ride quality that has been specially tuned to exhibit a more mature, better refined feel.’

The exterior of the anniversary model is exactly the same as the standard model, and gets the same 3.8-litre V6 twin-turbo engine, which produces 542bhp and 465lb-ft of torque. The supercar is capable of 0-62mph in just 2.7 secs, reaching a top speed of 196mph.

The interior of the car gets a premium black trim that features a 45th Anniversary Limited Edition plaque on the centre console and a bespoke plate in the engine bay with the car’s limited edition number.  Sat-nav, climate control, Bluetooth, a colour reversing camera, cruise control, heated seats and keyless entry all come as standard.

Only 100 of these Champagne limited edition GT-Rs will be produced worldwide and just five of them will make it to the UK, priced at £79,780. 

 

 

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Ultra-Luxurious £200K Range Rover Coming Soon…

Ultra-Luxurious £200K Range Rover Coming Soon…

A £200K Range Rover is on the way, as Jaguar Land Rover prepares to take on Bentley’s new luxury Bentayga SUV.

John Edwards, JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations managing director, said that JLR sees the Bentley threat as an opportunity ‘to grow the segment’ and revealed that a new ultra-luxurious version created by the division will become the ultimate Range Rover.  He added that JLR has “…created a segment and it is flattery that Bentley and Rolls-Royce soon want to join in.”

Currently, the maximum price for a Range Rover is £164,600 for a long-wheelbase SV12 Autobiography, whereas the Bentayga has a starting price of £160,200. Edwards revealed that even though the new luxury Range Rover could reach £200K, you could still get an entry car for £75K.

The ultimate Range Rover is expected to be available next year, and will offer more personalisation than ever before, with bespoke paint jobs and tailored interiors. 

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A TechArt ‘Makeover’ for the Porsche CayenneTurbo.

A TechArt ‘Makeover’ for the Porsche CayenneTurbo. 

Porsche tuning specialist Techart has announced a new powerkit for the Cayenne Turbo that will significantly increase its performance and driving dynamics.

The refined Cayenne will be equipped with the new Techart TA058/T2 engine, which will increase its power output to 690bhp and 679lb ft of torque, allowing the car to manage 0-62mph in 3.9secs, reaching a top speed of 191mph.

The full 690bhp is accessed via a sport mode button, and Techart says that despite the massive power increase, fuel consumption only rises by 1% and emissions by an even smaller amount.

On the exterior, the new Techart Aerokit sharpens the dynamic design of the Cayenne with a more aggressive front spoiler, new side skirts, a muscular roof spoiler, rear hatch trim and a particularly powerful rear diffuser.  

The interior of the SUV is handcrafted and features an extraordinary level of quality and accuracy with quality materials and nicely coordinated colours.

The new engine kit will be available as part of Techart’s ‘Magnum’ Porsche Cayenne range, the latest generation of which is expected to arrive before the end of 2015. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oracle Finance Reach Finals for 3 Top Industry Awards

Oracle Finance Reach Finals for 3 Top Industry Awards

Oracle Finance are proud to announce their nomination in three categories for the prestigious Leasing World Awards 2015.  The presige car finance specialists have been nominated for ‘Broker of the Year’, ‘Vehicles Broker of the Year’ and ‘Prestige & Classic Cars Broker of the Year’.

Oracle received their nominations for their outstanding customer service, strong financial performance and significant new investments in staff recruitment and faster, more efficient customer IT systems.

Company founder and managing director, Peter Brook said, “Reaching the finals for these three awards is a fantastic achievement for the whole team at Oracle. We are renowned for offering our clients a world class, personal service, and these nominations recognise that commitment and reflect the hard work, dedication and expertise of our staff.  We will continue to innovate and develop our offering to ensure we remain at the forefront of the prestige car finance industry.”  

The Leasing World Awards are one of the finance industry’s leading awards schemes, recognising outstanding achievements in customer service, staff development and business performance.

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The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet is Revealed.

The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet is Revealed. 

The new 2016 S Class Cabriolet made its official debut at the Frankfurt motor show last week.

This is Daimler’s first luxury open-topped four-seater since 1971 and is the sixth and final member of the S-Class line-up.

Based on the two-door S-class coupe, the rival to the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible uses aluminium and magnesium in key areas to keep weight down and Mercedes claims that its bodykit is no heavier than that of the S-class Coupe.

Two versions will be made available from launch, the S500, which will feature a 449bhp twin-turbo 4.7-litre V8 engine, and the S63 AMG, which is powered by a 577bhp 5.5-litre bi-turbo V8 engine and can reach 62mph in 3.9secs, at a limited speed of 155mph.

The exterior is similar to the coupe with elegant lines and a smooth soft- top roof that leaves the profile unsullied when closed.    

The interior includes new technology to make the experience as luxurious as possible.  A new Thermotronic climate control adjusts automatically depending on whether the roof is up or down and measures humidity on the windscreen to prevent fogging. Similarly, the new convertible will get the Aircap and Airscarf systems which provide extra wind protection and vent warm air at the occupants, respectively, as well as, heated armrests, rear heated seats and fully automatic climate control on the specification list.

The new S-Class convertible will reach the UK early next year with prices expected to start around £110,000 for the S500 variant. 

 

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