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Meet the New 2016 Audi S4.

Meet the New 2016 Audi S4. 

Audi has revealed its new S4 saloon and Avant models at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Considered to be Audi’s response to the BMW 340i and Jaguar XE S, the new S4 comes with more power, less weight and a new 3.0-litre TFSI turbo V6 petrol engine.

According to Audi, power is increased from 328bhp to 349bhp, with 0-62mph reached in 4.7-secs and a top speed of 155mph. The new S4 also claims a combined fuel economy figure of 38.2mpg and emissions of 170g/km.

Both, the S4 saloon and S4 Avant feature Audi’s Quattro four-wheel drive system, in addition to a new eight-speed automatic tiptronic gearbox, which cuts weight and improves durability. The new S4 is about 55kg lighter than its predecessor, due to the combination of alumium and steel used in its construction.

The exterior is typical to an Audi S design, but with a new-look rear bumper and diffuser, matt grey finish to the mirror housings and trim and a quartet of exhaust tips.

Inside there’s leather and alcantara ‘S’ sports seats, illuminated door sill trims and Audi’s new ‘virtual cockpit’ digital dash display with a 12.3in screen and a 3D sat-nav display.

Although prices have not been officially announced yet, a premium of around 10% over the outgoing car, which started at £39,610 for the saloon, is expected.  The new S4 models will go on sale in 2016.

 

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Porsche Reveals a New Pure Electric Concept Car!

Porsche Reveals a New Pure Electric Concept Car!

Porsche revealed its new 600bhp all-electric 800-volt sports car concept, called Mission E, at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week.  

Porsche claim the Mission E will manage 0-62mph in less than 3.5 secs, reaching a top speed of over 155mph.  Due to its world-first 800V architecture, the car will be able to charge to 80% within 15 minutes.  

Although the windows, roofline and chunky arches match Porsche’s trademark styling, the four-door sports car gets new rear-hinged rear doors, new 3D headlamps, new clamshell bonnet and new pinstripe tail light.  

The interior of the car has a futuristic look with clever new holograms for certain instrument functions and several interior functions are operated by gesture control. 

Wolfgang Hatz, Porsche’s R&D boss stated that, with the Mission E they “…intend to start a new era with Porsche, similar to the 911 fifty years ago” and added that the company will need 3 – 3.5 years to put it into production. 

 

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Covers Are Off for the All-New Jaguar F-Pace!

Covers Are Off for the All-New Jaguar F-Pace!  

The first Jaguar SUV, the F-Pace, has finally been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The much anticipated reveal was accompanied by a record-breaking publicity stunt, with an F-Pace achieving a Guinness world record for the largest ever loop-the-loop achieved by a car.

The F-Pace, driven by the British stunt driver Terry Grant, demonstrated exceptional performance, agility and strength as it completed the giant 19.08 metre tall loop.

The new SUV comes with a choice of three engines, headed by a supercharged 3-litre V6 petrol that produces 375bhp at 6500rpm and 332lb ft of torque at 4500rpm. Jaguar claims that the F-Pace can accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.5secs, reaching a top speed of 155mph.

Four model lines will also be offered from launch, the Prestige, the R-Sport, the Portfolio and the S. The ‘First Edition’ will be a limited run of just 200 units worldwide and will only be available during the first year of production. At a price tag of £65,275, it gets the 3.0 V6 diesel engine and features unique Caesium Blue paint, a panoramic roof and several extras such as Jaguar’s adaptive dynamic chassis and adaptive LED headlights.

Ian Callum, Jaguar’s Director of Design described the F-Pace as an SUV with “the soul of a sports car” and he added that this is “… for people who love driving, who love design and who love technology – this is the ultimate practical sports car.”

The Jaguar F-Pace will reach UK showrooms in April 2016 with prices starting from £34,170.   

 

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Bentley’s First Ever SUV, the Bentayga, is Unveiled!

Bentley’s First Ever SUV, the Bentayga, is Unveiled!  

After much teasing, Bentley has finally revealed its glamorous SUV, the Bentayga, which will make its first public debut at Frankfurt Motor show.

The company describes the Bentayga as “the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive SUV in the world”.

It is powered by the all-new 12-cylinder W12 engine, that produces 600bhp and 900NM of torque, and it drives through an eight-speed, paddle-shift ZF automatic to a four-wheel drive system.

Bentleys claims that the luxury SUV will get from 0-60mph in 4.0 secs, at a limited top speed of 187mph, which is impressive ­ for a model with a 2422kg kerb weight. 

The Bentayga has eight driving modes available, in addition to four off-road modes. It also features an all-new computer-controlled air spring system whose ride height, damping, roll control, stability, hill descent and traction are all controlled by the driver.

The Bentayga will be available in four, five and seven-seats versions and will go on sale next year, with starting prices of £160,200.

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Rolls-Royce Dawn; One of the Most Glamorous Convertibles in the World.

Rolls-Royce Dawn; One of the Most Glamorous Convertibles in the World.

Rolls Royce has revealed the latest addition to its range, the luxury soft-top convertible Dawn.

Based on the Wraith coupe, but with 80% of its body all-new, the Dawn features a very sleek, contemporary look with beautiful details.

Rolls Royce says that despite the absence of a fixed roof, the Dawn is as quiet as the Wraith with the roof up, making it the quietest convertible on the market. Its fabric hood can be operated while the car is moving at up to 30mph and can fold away in 22 secs.

The luxury car uses the same a 6.6-litre V12 twin-turbo engine used by the Ghost and it generates up to 536bhp and 575 Ib ft of torque. The Dawn can accelerate from 0 – 62mph in 4.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of 155mph.

Rolls Royce states that the Dawn’s interior is like a ‘sanctuary in motion ‘, offering comfort and elegance, and tailored for the ultimate passenger experience.

The Dawn will go on sale early next year at a price tag of around £250,000.  This price though will undoubtedly rise significantly if buyers wish to make full use of Rolls-Royce’s bespoke service.

 

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Introducing the £300k Bulletproof Range Rover Sentinel!

Introducing the £300k Bulletproof Range Rover Sentinel!

Land Rover’s SVO division has revealed its new addition, a luxurious armoured Range Rover which can survive multiple types of terrorist attacks.

The new Range Rover, called the Sentinel, features armoured bodywork that can survive lateral penetration by 7.62mm high-velocity incendiary bullets, 15kg of TNT and even DM51 grenade explosions from above and below!

The exterior of the skin bullet, fire and explosion-proof Sentinel is almost identical to the Autobiography model so as not to attract any attention and to blend in with traffic.

The ‘mobile fortress’ uses a six-piece armoured passenger cell made of high-strength steel to protect against an attack, it has an anti-tamper exhaust and self-sealing fuel tank to prevent sabotage, and run-flat inserts in case the tyres are shot out. Additionally, if the main doors are blocked, passengers can escape through a special Emergency Escape System behind the rear seats.  

The luxury SUV comes with the 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine and SVO states that the abilities of the car are uncompromised and it still delivers the comfort and capability of the standard 4×4.

The bulletproof Range Rover will be built to special order and Land Rover will offer a driver training program to purchasers to ensure that the driver can handle the vehicle in an emergency situation.

The Range Rover Sentinel is currently available to order and prices start from £290,000. 

 

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The Top 10 Most Amazing and Most Expensive Cars in the World!

The Top 10 Most Amazing and Most Expensive Cars in the World!

1. Lamborghini Veneno, £2.6 Million

Three-of-a-kind and completely road-legal, the Lamborghini Veneno is the most expensive car in the world. It uses the same 6.5-litre V12 Aventador engine, boosted to 739bhp, and it accelerates from 0-62mph in 2.8secs, at a top speed of 220mph.

2. W Motors Lykan, £2 Million

Lykan is “the first Arabian hypercar” and it’s produced in a limited run of just 7 units. Lykan uses a 3.7-litre 750bhp, twin-turbo flat-six engine, which is capable of 0-60mph in 2.8 secs, at a top speed of 242mph. Buyers of the Lykan also receive a limited edition Cyrus Klepcy watch, worth £120,000, and a 24/7 concierge service!

3. Bugatti Veyron, £1.6 Million

One of the ultimate supercars ever, the Veyron uses an 8.0-liter turbo-quad W-16 engine, which initially generated 1,001 hp and an incredible 1,200 hp in later models. Considered to be one of the greatest technological challenges ever known in the automotive industry, the Veyron can accelerate from 0-62mph in 2.5secs at a top speed of 254mph. The Veyron 16.4 is completely sold out.

4. Koenigsegg Agera S, £1.3 Million

The Agera S was introduced in 2012 and was created specifically for markets where E85 fuel was unavailable. Built in just 5 examples it was the first Koenigsegg to feature the truly revolutionary Hollow Space Carbon Fiber Aircore wheels. The Agera S has an incredible top speed of over 250mph and could accelerate 0-62mph in 2.8secs.

5. Aston Martin One-77, £1.2 Million

Bespoke to each customer and with only 77 made, the One-77 is Aston Martin’s ultimate car. It uses a 7.3-litre V12 engine, which has 750bhp and 750Nm of torque, and can manage 0-62mph in less than 3.7 secs, at a top speed of over 220mph.

6. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, £1.2 Million

Produced in a limited run of only 5 units, the Zonda Cinque Roadster features a carbon fiber body and a 678hp AMG-sourced V12 engine that produces 678 hp and 578 lb-ft of torque. The supercar is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in 3.4secs, at a top speed of 230mph.

7. Ferrari LaFerrari, £1 Million

The LaFerrari represents the company’s most ambitious project yet, and is the first ever Ferrari production car to be equipped with the F1-derived hybrid solution. It features the most advanced and innovative technology, and its 6.3-litre V12 engine delivers a total power output of 950bhp. The LaFerrari accelerates from 0- 62mph in 2.9secs, at a top speed of 227mph.

8. Mclaren P1, £1 Million

With a stunning performance, technology and capability the McLaren P1 is limited to 375 models, all of which are sold. The P1 combines a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine to an electric motor, providing 903bhp. The supercar accelerates from 0-62mph in less than 3secs, at a top speed of 218mph.

9. Zenvo ST1, £800K

Zenvo ST1 is a hand built, powerful hypercar from Denmark. Its turbocharged and supercharged 6.8-litre V8 engine generates 1104 hp and the car manages 0–62 mph in 3secs, at a top speed of 233 mph. Zenvo is the company’s first model and production was limited to only 15 units, all of which are sold.

10. Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase, £650K

The Phantom Extended wheelbase is massively luxurious, spacious and rapid, and it offers the ultimate Rolls Royce Experience. Its 6.75-litre V12 engine produces 453bhp and enables the Phantom to manage 0-62mph in just 5.9 secs, at a top speed of 150mph. The bespoke car comes with a nearly unlimited options list and can be designed according to each buyer’s requirements. Prices start from £374k for the standard model.

Meet the New 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera!

Meet the New 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera!

Porsche has revealed details of its new facelifted 911 Carrera, ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The most remarkable update to the new 911 is the newly developed 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine which brings a 20bhp power boost to 365bhp for the Carrera and to 414bhp for the Carrera S.

Both the Carrera and Carrera S are now faster than ever and, with the PDK twin-clutch gearbox and Sport Chrono fitted, both cars take 4.2 and 3.9 seconds respectively to get from 0-62mph.  Top speeds are limited to 183mph and 191mph.

On the exterior, the 911 has been updated with a revised front bumper design, new headlight and LED daytime running light layouts, stylised rear lights and a front axle lift , which is now available for the first time on the Carrera models.

Inside the cabin, updated features include a new steering wheel, the fourth-generation Porsche Communication Management system with a multi-touch screen, a smartphone style menu system and Apple Carplay preparation.

The facelifted 911 will arrive in UK showrooms before the end of the year and prices will start from £76,412 for the Carrera Coupe and rise to £94,698 for the Carrera S Cabriolet.  

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Forget Investing in Property and Shares – Classic Cars Deliver a Staggering 469% Return.

Forget Investing in Property and Shares – Classic Cars Deliver a Staggering 469% Return.

During the last year, the classic car industry has been the main topic of conversation in the motoring world, especially amongst investors, collectors and car enthusiasts. Classic cars have become global news, with major media organisations all over the world reporting enthusiastically on their increasing values and investment potential, as they continue to outperform stock markets, property, jewellery and just about every other tangible asset.

We hear a lot about the “classic car boom” and “classic car investments”, but do we actually understand what is driving this growing interest, and what are the advantages of such an investment?

The classic car market famously boomed in 1988, but crashed in the early ‘90s, with some prices collapsing by as much as 40%. Many commentators were sceptical when classic car values started to rise again after the millenium, but as it emerged, the circumstances are different this time.

Nowadays, cars are valued for their history and provenance, rather than purely on their condition, as was the case in the ‘90s. There is unprecedented demand for quality classic and historic cars, as their numbers diminish year on year and more new buyers enter the market. With growing interest from places like China and India, prices have soared and the market seems to be heading in only one direction.

According to the luxury investment index set by Knight Frank, classic car values have increased by 469% in the past 10 years. Over the same period, luxury London homes and the FTSE 100 have risen by 135% and 51%, respectively. Similarly, the Historic Automobile Group International (HAGI), an independent investment research organisation, reported that classic cars have been one of the best performing investments over the past decade, with the value of exceptional historic cars climbing 12% in just the last year alone. Compared to the beginning of 2009, the price of such cars has risen dramatically, by up to 163%.

The UK classic car industry, which is estimated to be worth over £6 billion, is now considered to be the most sophisticated in the world. During the last year, UK market growth has been steady, and with savings rates expected to continue at record lows for the foreseeable future, classic cars could be considered a better investment than properties.

Most importantly, unlike other traditional investments such as stocks and shares, classic cars are not liable for capital gains tax on any profit, as HMRC views cars as depreciating assets. Moreover, any car that was made before 01 January 1973, and is registered as historic is exempt of road tax and MOTs are no longer compulsory for a car built prior to 1960.

Equally important, unlike modern cars, classic cars tend to hold on to their value and their value is likely to appreciate. Therefore, by investing in a classic car, not only are you likely to get a good return on your investment, but most importantly you get the pleasure of driving something unique, something that stands out from all the computer-driven modern cars that now dominate our streets.

Another factor to consider is the social side of motoring. With a vibrant classic race scene and events such as the Silverstone Classic and Goodwood Revival, as well as numerous organised owners clubs and tours, classic cars are not only an amazing mechanical piece of history but are also now a core part of an exclusive lifestyle.

The increasing use of finance is also driving growth in this market, allowing buyers to fund and secure some of the finest cars in the world. Oracle Finance enables collectors and investors to acquire their dream car by creating competitive finance packages, tailored to each individual’s precise needs. Our specialist classic car team has over 20 years experience in the industry, and would be more than happy to assist you with any of your requirements. Whether it’s financing, refinancing or equity release you’re looking for, we always do our best to create the perfect finance solution for you.

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Forget Investing in Property and Shares – Classic Cars Deliver a Staggering 469% Return

Forget Investing in Property and Shares – Classic Cars Deliver a Staggering 469% Return

During the last year, the classic car industry has been the main topic of conversation in the motoring world, especially amongst investors, collectors and car enthusiasts. Classic cars have become global news, with major media organisations all over the world reporting enthusiastically on their increasing values and investment potential, as they continue to outperform stock markets, property, jewellery and just about every other tangible asset.

We hear a lot about the “classic car boom” and “classic car investments”, but do we actually understand what is driving this growing interest, and what are the advantages of such an investment?

The classic car market famously boomed in 1988, but crashed in the early ‘90s, with some prices collapsing by as much as 40%. Many commentators were sceptical when classic car values started to rise again after the millenium, but as it emerged, the circumstances are different this time.

Nowadays, cars are valued for their history and provenance, rather than purely on their condition, as was the case in the ‘90s. There is unprecedented demand for quality classic and historic cars, as their numbers diminish year on year and more new buyers enter the market. With growing interest from places like China and India, prices have soared and the market seems to be heading in only one direction.

According to the luxury investment index set by Knight Frank, classic car values have increased by 469% in the past 10 years. Over the same period, luxury London homes and the FTSE 100 have risen by 135% and 51%, respectively. Similarly, the Historic Automobile Group International (HAGI), an independent investment research organisation, reported that classic cars have been one of the best performing investments over the past decade, with the value of exceptional historic cars climbing 12% in just the last year alone. Compared to the beginning of 2009, the price of such cars has risen dramatically, by up to 163%.

The UK classic car industry, which is estimated to be worth over £6 billion, is now considered to be the most sophisticated in the world. During the last year, UK market growth has been steady, and with savings rates expected to continue at record lows for the foreseeable future, classic cars could be considered a better investment than properties.

Most importantly, unlike other traditional investments such as stocks and shares, classic cars are not liable for capital gains tax on any profit, as HMRC views cars as depreciating assets. Moreover, any car that was made before 01 January 1973, and is registered as historic is exempt of road tax and MOTs are no longer compulsory for a car built prior to 1960.

Equally important, unlike modern cars, classic cars tend to hold on to their value and their value is likely to appreciate. Therefore, by investing in a classic car, not only are you likely to get a good return on your investment, but most importantly you get the pleasure of driving something unique, something that stands out from all the computer-driven modern cars that now dominate our streets.

Another factor to consider is the social side of motoring. With a vibrant classic race scene and events such as the Silverstone Classic and Goodwood Revival, as well as numerous organised owners clubs and tours, classic cars are not only an amazing mechanical piece of history but are also now a core part of an exclusive lifestyle.

The increasing use of finance is also driving growth in this market, allowing buyers to fund and secure some of the finest cars in the world. Oracle Finance enables collectors and investors to acquire their dream car by creating competitive finance packages, tailored to each individual’s precise needs. Our specialist classic car team has over 20 years experience in the industry, and would be more than happy to assist you with any of your requirements. Whether it’s financing, refinancing or equity release you’re looking for, we always do our best to create the perfect finance solution for you.

Oracle Finance, providing flexible finance for exceptional cars.

T: 08450 944 997