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The Grand Tour's "Sand Job," Nothing to See Here, I'm Afraid

The Truth About Cars

On the tails of “ A Scandi Flick ” in September 2022 which expanded the standard hour and a half runtime to an hour and 39 minutes, “Eurocrash” upped the ante to an hour and 47 in June of 2023. In reality the race ran its initial course until 2007, then was canceled in 2008 due to intense security concerns in Mauritania.

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Wrightbus to Design and Build New Bus for London; Delivery Targeted for 2011

Green Car Congress

In 2008, TfL held an open design contest for new buses for London, with the results to be passed on to the selected manufacturer—now Wrightbus. The second winning whole bus design, from Aston Martin and Foster + Partners, UK. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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The British Motor Show – 15 reasons why it’s THE must-attend car show of 2021

My Energi

But it’s not just any old car show – this is the first major international British Motor Show since 2008 and it has been completely re-imagined, and a guaranteed fun day out for all the family. The British Motor Show is back! Here are 15 reasons why it’s the summer day out not to be missed!

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. No Australian plans yet, with the company focusing on America first then Europe.