by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- The British Motor Show opens on August 19th 2021
- 2021 show to deliver unique new format
- Live stage, live action and Car SOS – Live!
- Five Driving Experiences confirmed for event
- Thousands of advance tickets already sold
- More action, more content – and even more cars!
- Show takes place August 19-22, 2021
- Tickets cost just £18.50, or £37 for a family
The final preparations are being made at Farnborough International for the return of The British Motor Show, which will open tomorrow with a display from the British Army Lightning Bolts parachute team.
The event runs from August 19-22 at the Hampshire exhibition centre, located within a two-hour drive for 50% of the UK population, with thousands of car fans and families expected through the doors over the four days.
And with all of the show’s launches, activities and live content now confirmed it’s time to look forward to an event like no other.
The show will be officially opened at 10am on Thursday by The British Army Lightning Bolts parachute team, who will then return on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, dropping into the live arena from 20,000ft at noon each day.
At the heart of the show will be the Live Stage, hosted by CAR SOS Duo Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend, who will be interviewing a variety of celebrities and automotive influencers, including TV star Vicki Butler-Henderson, YouTube legend Yianni Charalambous and BTCC leading driver Ash Sutton.
Meanwhile, TV motoring pundit Mike Brewer will be hosting the Live Arena. Over four days, the arena will see a mixture of thrills and spills, as well as parades and comparisons of some of the star cars at the show.
Twice daily, Paul Swift’s stunt team will wow the crowds with a stunt extravaganza, featuring sideways and two-wheel driving, while another key highlights will be the supercar parades, in which an amazing selection of the world’s most exotic cars will rumble into the arena and make some noise.
Other Arena features are the classic car parade and a twice daily show of some of the most important motorsport exhibitors at the show, along with Mike Brewer’s own group tests of some of the most important new cars at the show, from EVs to SUVs.
Each day, the event will close with a round of car football – The British Motor Show’s very own celebrity rendition of the Euro 2020 football championship final, with Fiats and MINIS representing England and Italy. And this time, England hopefully won’t lose on penalties….
Other highlights include the new Select Electric Motor Show packed full of the latest EVs (backed by Select Car Leasing), three major automotive debuts, details of which will be announced on the eve of the show, a supercar paddock featuring more than 50 supercars a day, an official presence from the UK’s best-selling brand, Ford, as well as a number of other key manufacturers.
The Show will also feature the Automotive Careers Expo, which will run throughout the event and support the automotive sector and its employees as the Covid-19 Pandemic comes to an end.
No other Motor Show has ever delivered such a variety of content, celebrity guests and live action, nor has it had such a focus on supporting our incredible automotive industry, which contributes £18.6 billion to the British economy at a time when it needs it most. It has also announced a major partnership with cinch, The UK’s fastest-growing online used car marketplace, which will run for the next five years
The British Motor Show CEO, Andy Entwistle, said: “We’re really buzzing now as the show begins its final countdown. Nowhere else can car fans and their families get such an amazing day out in the 2021 summer holidays, and all for just £18.50 per head, or £37 for a family ticket.”
To find out more about the show, book tickets or keep up with the latest news, visit www.thebritishmotorshow.live
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- Hydrogen fuel cell drive train delivers sustainable driving pleasure as new element of BMW i brand.
- Worldwide-unique combination of high-performance fuel cell and optimised power battery underlines BMW Group’s leading drive system expertise.
- Small series for demonstration and testing purposes to be launched in 2022.
The BMW Group is systematically pushing forward with development of hydrogen fuel cell technology as an additional option for sustainable individual mobility.
Two years after unveiling the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT concept car, the company will present the BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich. Currently still in series development, the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with hydrogen fuel cell drive train will be one of several vehicles visitors can experience as they are driven along the Blue Lane connecting the main exhibition grounds with other exhibition venues in the city centre.
A small series of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, developed on the basis of the BMW X5, will be used for demonstration and testing purposes from the end of next year. Its hydrogen fuel cell system is further proof of the BMW Group’s leading development expertise in the field of electric drive technologies. “With its high-performance fuel cell and optimised power battery, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen’s drive system is unique in the world,” said Juergen Guldner, head of BMW Group Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and Vehicle Projects. “With this, we are forging new paths for sustainable driving pleasure.”
With the right conditions, hydrogen fuel cell technology has the potential to become a further pillar in the BMW Group’s drive train portfolio for local CO2-free mobility. The BMW i brand, which is entirely geared towards locally emission-free mobility, could in the future also offer vehicles with hydrogen fuel cell drive trains, in addition to battery-electric models such as the BMW i3, BMW iX3, BMW iX and BMW i4. Provided the hydrogen is produced using renewable energy and the necessary infrastructure is available, this technology can complement the BMW Group’s electrified drive train portfolio – and, in particular, meet the needs of customers who do not have their own access to electric charging infrastructure, frequently drive long distances or desire a high degree of flexibility.
Model-specific design elements 3D-printed for locally emission-free Sports Activity Vehicle.
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is a modern luxury Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that combines ground-breaking drive technology with the powerful proportions, convenience and versatility of a BMW X model. Individual exterior and interior design elements highlight the car’s ties to the BMW i brand, as well as its specific drive technology. The inner edging of the BMW kidney grille, the inserts in the 22- inch aerodynamic wheels and the attachments in the outer portion of the rear apron are all in BMW i Blue. The entry sills and cover trim for the instrument panel also sport a “hydrogen fuel cell” badge.
The mesh inserts covering the cooling air openings at the front of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, as well as the rear apron and its diffuser element, also have their own unique design. The ornamental grilles covering the BMW kidney grille, the lower and two outer air inlets and the body elements for the lower rear end trim all come from the BMW Group’s Additive Manufacturing Campus, which uses 3D printing to produce prototype and standard parts. Additive manufacturing enables fast and highly flexible production of components – some of which have geometric shapes that cannot be realised with conventional production methods.
Systematic sustainability: Aerodynamic wheels and tyres made of natural rubber.
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen’s aerodynamic wheels come with sustainably produced tyres made of natural rubber and rayon. The raw materials for this are extracted in compliance with the standards of the independent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) organisation. The BMW Group is the first automotive manufacturer worldwide to use Pirelli tyres made exclusively from certified natural rubber and the wood-based material rayon in its production vehicles.
Hallmark BMW driving dynamics, strong long-distance capabilities.
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen combines fuel cell technology with a fifth-generation BMW eDrive. The drive system uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell – delivering an electrical output of up to 125 kW/170 hp, with water vapour as the only emission. This drive power also enables it to maintain consistently high speeds over longer distances. The electric motor was developed from the fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology also used in the BMW iX. In coasting overrun and braking phases, it serves as a generator, feeding energy into a power battery. The energy stored in this power battery is also utilised for particularly sporty driving manoeuvres – delivering a system output of 275 kW/374 hp and guaranteeing the brand’s signature driving experience.
The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), which together hold almost six kilograms of hydrogen. “Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes – so there are no limits on using the BMW iX5 Hydrogen for long distances, with just a few, short stops in-between,” explains Guldner.
Hydrogen as part of global activities for CO2-free mobility.
According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), hydrogen offers considerable potential as a future energy source in connection with global energy transition activities. Thanks to its storage and transport capabilities, hydrogen can be used for a wide variety of applications. Most industrialised countries are therefore adopting hydrogen strategies and backing them up with roadmaps and concrete projects. In the transport sector, hydrogen can become a further technology option, alongside battery-electric mobility, for shaping sustainable individual mobility in the long term. However, this will depend on competitive production of sufficient quantities of hydrogen from green power, as well as expansion of the corresponding filling infrastructure, which is already being intensively pursued in many countries.
The BMW Group welcomes and supports activities to promote innovation in Germany and Europe that will help build a hydrogen economy and accelerate production of green hydrogen. These specifically include the large-scale hydrogen projects classified as Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI). The projects that comprise this European Union initiative, supported in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Transport, span the entire value chain – from hydrogen production to transport to applications in industry.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- SMC Motor Group to attend the British Motor Show with the new SEAT Ibiza and Arona
- Both models are available to order now, with the first UK deliveries due in September
- The British Motor Show will be hosted at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 19th – 22nd August 2021
- For more information on the new Ibiza and Arona, visit: https://www.seat.co.uk/
The new SEAT Ibiza and Arona will make their UK debut with SMC Motor Group at the upcoming British Motor Show.
Both models are available to order now from all retailers across the UK, with the first deliveries expected this September.
The new SEAT Ibiza starts at £16,945 OTR, and features a variety of new exterior design features. These include three new alloy wheel designs, as well as full LED exterior lighting as standard and two new body colour finishes – Sapphire Blue and Asphalt Blue.
The new SEAT Arona starts at £19,260 OTR, and is available in three new body colours (Sapphire Blue, Asphalt Blue and Dark Camouflage) as well as three new contrasting roof colours (Midnight Black, Magnetic Tech and Candy White).
Inside, both the Arona and Ibiza feature newly designed air vents with LED lighting surrounding them, in a colour unique to the chosen trim level.
The infotainment system has been upgraded too, with an all-new 9.2 inch display (on SE Technology trims and above – 8.25 inch on SE), including Full Link smartphone integration and SEAT Connect.
James Kimber, Managing Director of SMC Motor Group, commented: “We are very excited to be attending the British Motor Show this year with the first UK models of the new SEAT Ibiza and Arona. The show is a great opportunity to showcase the newest cars we have to offer, and the new SEAT Arona and Ibiza come with a host of the latest technologies and design features. We look forward to welcoming visitors to experience the new versions of these popular SEAT models for themselves.”
SMC Motor Group will also be exhibiting the SEAT Leon e-HYBRID PHEV, with experts on hand to talk customers through the benefits of plug-in hybrid vehicles.
The British Motor Show will be taking place between 19th – 22nd August 2021, at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
From the 1991 PEUGEOT 905 to the 2021 PEUGEOT 9X8: 30 years of outstanding innovation and performance
For more than 210 years, PEUGEOT has been moving with the times, anticipating changes in customer behaviour and paving the way for new mobility solutions. As the ultimate technological testing ground, motorsport gives PEUGEOT the perfect opportunity to fully roll out its innovative abilities: the PEUGEOT 9X8, the brand’s new Hypercar was unveiled at the beginning of the summer and will soon be racing in the World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Thirty years ago, in 1991, it was the PEUGEOT 905 that encapsulated the brand’s pioneering spirit and values – Excellence, Allure and Emotion – which have enabled it to weather all the revolutions of the last two centuries – industrial, technological, political, social, digital and now environmental. This is all part of PEUGEOT’s DNA.
PEUGEOT’s great adventure at Le Mans and in endurance racing began in the early 1990s, when PEUGEOT returned to the Sarthe circuit as an official team. PEUGEOT entered the World Sportscar Championship (WSC, also known as the World Endurance Championship) with the 905 and went on to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Endurance with the PEUGEOT 905
The brand clearly displayed its objective of winning the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with the 905. The development programme for this PEUGEOT Sport prototype was launched in December 1988. Presented in February 1990, the car was a breath of fresh air: it was innovative, had an absolute visual purity, and its front end was characteristic of the brand’s models at the time. Built on a carbon fibre chassis, designed in collaboration with Dassault, it was powered by a 650hp, 3.5-litre, forty-valve V10 engine, very close to Formula 1 standards.
It was a huge success between 1990 and 1993. With the 905, PEUGEOT competed against regular endurance car manufacturers, notably Porsche and Jaguar, and up-and-coming challengers such as Toyota and Mazda.
1992 was a landmark year for PEUGEOT, with two objectives: the Manufacturers’ World Championship title and victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Some major changes were made to the car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans: the front wing was removed, the rear wing repositioned, and the front wing louvers disappeared.
The PEUGEOT team achieved fantastic results throughout the 1992 season (2nd at Monza, 1st and 3rd at Le Mans, 1st and 2nd at Donington, 1st and 3rd at Suzuka, 1st, 2nd and 5th at Magny-Cours). This enabled them to win the 1992 Constructors’ World Championship title.
In 1993, the PEUGEOT brand won 1st, 2nd and 3rd places on the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its three PEUGEOT 905s – the ultimate accolade for the brand and its teams.
The excellence of PEUGEOT’s technology was at its peak and the brand decided to bow out after this historic result.
2021: Innovation and technical challenges for the PEUGEOT 9X8
After the PEUGEOT 905, then the 908 (in 2007-2011), PEUGEOT is making a strong return to endurance racing with the PEUGEOT 9X8.
Following in the footsteps of its illustrious predecessors in endurance racing, it will carry forward the PEUGEOT brand’s tradition of designing recognisable and high-performance competition cars. PEUGEOT is combining sportiness, technological know-how, efficiency and stylistic excellence with this 9X8.
At the rear, there is a large diffuser framed by finely chiselled elements that house the headlights, and an inscription that underlines the most striking, innovative feature on the 9X8: there is no rear wing!
The PEUGEOT SPORT engineers and PEUGEOT designers were inspired by the new Hypercar regulations, the new premier class of endurance racing. While others have chosen to comply with the new regulations in a more conservative manner, the PEUGEOT teams have preferred boldness and innovation.
As for the engine, PEUGEOT has gone hybrid, combining a 500kW (680hp) V6 petrol Biturbo driving the rear wheels and a 200 kW (270hp) electric motor/generator driving the front wheels. The regulation sets clear limits on the operation of the system, which allows hybrid cars to be driven in four-wheel drive. It defines the threshold for energy transfer to the front wheels, and stipulates that the total average power output of the powertrain cannot exceed 500kW (680hp).
Hybrid technology is therefore both a benefit, as it opens up the possibility of all-wheel drive, but also a huge technical challenge, given the complexity of managing the powertrain.
This is precisely what the PEUGEOT brand is working on. It is committed to the accelerated electrification of its range, and is eager to generate ambitious technical developments and win big in competition.
Engine
PEUGEOT HYBRID4 500kW powertrain (four wheel drive)
Rear axle: 500kW (680hp) 2.6-litre twin-turbocharged 90° petrol engine + seven-speed sequential gearbox
Front axle: 200kW (270hp) electric motor/generator + gearbox
Battery
High density, 900 volts co-developed by PEUGEOT SPORT, TotalEnergies / Saft.
From the 905 to the 9X8PEUGEOT’s new Hypercar also has a new name: 9X8.
The ‘9’ continues the naming pattern of the brand’s extreme competition vehicles, such as the PEUGEOT 905 (1990-1993) and 908 (2007-2011), two of the manufacturer’s iconic endurance machines.
The X refers to the all-wheel drive and hybrid technologies used in the new PEUGEOT Hypercar, which extends the brand’s electrification strategy into competition.
The 8 is a nod to all of PEUGEOT’s new cars: 208, 2008, 308, 3008, 5008 and of course the PEUGEOT 508, developed by the same team of engineers and designers as the Hypercar, to become the first model to carry the PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED label.
Like the 508 PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED, the PEUGEOT 9X8 is part of PEUGEOTS’s Neo-Performance strategy. Close collaboration between the PEUGEOT SPORT engineering team and the PEUGEOT design team was vital to create the 9X8.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- 1991 BMW 325i (E30) Convertible – just one owner from new
- 2006 Ferrari F430 Spider ‘F1’ – superbly presented
- 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa P350 3.5 V8 – only 50,700km.
- 1986 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera SuperSport Cabriolet – from long-term ownership
Classic Car Auctions third auction of 2021 is right around the corner on Saturday 25th September.
Whilst The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show may not have been able to go ahead this year as normal, and as we eagerly await its return in Spring 2022, Classic Car Auctions are delighted to bring you the auction element this September! The auction will take place at the centrally located venue which is Stoneleigh Park.
Classic Car Auctions have launched their early entries for the sale on their website including this 1991 BMW 325i (E30) Convertible. With just one owner from new and garaged all its life, this example is well presented in Lachs Silver with a Black M-Tech leather interior. Showing just 73,665 miles which is supported by a detailed history file, these smart E30 BMW’s are becoming very collectable. Estimated: £10,000 – £12,000.
Superbly presented and attractively finished in Nero Daytona over Nero leather is this 2006 Ferrari F430 Spider ‘F1’. With only 33,889 miles, this example has three main dealer stamps in the service record with invoices. Supplied with its original leather-bound handbook and a recent service in June 2021, this Ferrari is ready to be driven by its next owner. Estimated: £52,000 – £56,000.
Gary Dunne, CCA’s Sales Manager commented “In the last couple of weeks we have launched some of the first entries confirmed for this auction. This is just the start of many with new additions continuing to go live on our website every week. There is still time for you to submit your entry alongside the cars previewed, contact our expert team today and we will guide you through the process.”
Going under the hammer on Saturday 25th September is this 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa P350 3.5 V8. This is a superb Jalpa which has been refreshed and has covered a mere 50,700km. Having been designed by Marcello Gandini of Bertone to rejoin the battle with Ferrari’s 308. This excellent example is on offer from a private collection, accompanied by a good history file and over eight years a limited production of only 410 were made. This is a serious car for the discerning collector and is rarely offered on the open market. Estimated: £50,000 – £60,000.
The final of the cars to be previewed is this 1986 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera SuperSport Cabriolet. This very rare, UK-supplied (C-16) SuperSport Cabriolet is on offer from 15 years ownership and is showing 104,000 miles which is supported by its original stamped service book. Smartly presented in Guards Red (G1V9) with matching red leather piped in black, this example has an MOT until February 2022 with no advisories. Classic Car Auctions understand that only 75 of these C-16 cars were built between 1984 and ’89 with only 39 being Targas/Cabriolets making this a very rare car. Estimated: £40,000 – £45,000.
To speak to a member of their team about selling your car in this sale, complete the Value My Classic form or contact Classic Car Auctions on 01926 640888 where they can assist you with the process.
Images
1991 BMW 325i (E30) Convertible
2006 Ferrari F430 Spider ‘F1’
1985 Lamborghini Jalpa P350 3.5 V8
1986 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera SuperSport Cabriolet
Forthcoming Auctions
Saturday 25th September – The Autumn Sale
Saturday 11th December – The December Sale
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