Lotus Emira will be Hethel’s final combustion car Lotus has revealed details of its first new model in 12 years: the Emira. The new ICE-powered car fits into a wider strategy to upscale the company’s production and modernise the historic manufacturer as part of its Vision80 strategy.
GTO Engineering confirms Squalo name and engine details for Project Moderna car GTO Engineering has released photographs of the production-ready exterior of its new 250GTO-inspired car. It has also been announced that the car will be officially named ‘Squalo’ (Italian for shark). Details of the firm’s bespoke V12 engine have also been revealed, indicating a 10,000rpm rev limit and over 460bhp.
All change as Bonhams announces new head of motoring and a new digital acquisition Bonhams auction house has announced that James Knight has stepped down to be replaced by Maarten Ten Holder, and it has also bought digital sales business The Market
NASCAR and F1 driver Roger Penske returns to Goodwood Nearly six decades after his last Goodwood appearance, Roger Penske will be a special guest at the 2021 Festival of Speed. The July 8-11 event will honour him for his motor sport achievements as both a driver and team owner.
30 years of Romano Artioli’s Bugatti EB 110: the car that revived a legend 2021 marks 30 years since Romano Artioli brought Bugatti back from the dead and restored the marque to the pinnacle of auto design. The EB 110 was the car that started it all; fast, technologically advanced, impeccably well made – tenets of Bugatti that stand to this day.
Auto Royale announces headline class dedicated to Sir William Lyons and Jaguar XK The inaugural Auto Royale Concours d’Elegance celebrates several landmark Jaguar anniversaries with its headline William Lyons/Jaguar XK class. The display will feature 12 important classic Jaguars that will grace the lawns of Waddesdon Manor after spending decades away from the shores of Britain.
Blackhawk Collection sells Bugatti Royale Berline de Voyage The Blackhawk Collection has confirmed the sale of its Bugatti Royale Berline de Voyage to an anonymous buyer. It’s likely to have broken the all-time record price for a pre-war car.
Petersen Automotive Museum announces special exhibit dedicated to Pininfarina’s 90th anniversary The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is opening a special exhibit dedicated to Pininfarina as the Italian company celebrates its 90th anniversary. The exhibit features four of Pininfarina’s most seminal models and will run from March 25-December 5.
2021 Mille Miglia entry list confirmed An array of rare Etceterini models line up alongside exotic historic cars, including Bugattis, 300SL Gullwings and Ferrari MMs. The event will take place from June 16-19.
