The Summer 2020 issue of Automotive magazine is out now, with 60 pages of motoring content written by students on the MA Automotive Journalism course at Coventry University. I had … Continue Reading Automotive magazine – Summer 2020 issue out now!
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, car manufacturers have still been busy unveiling their latest creations and sharing them online. Read on for Petrolhead’s round-up of the … Continue Reading ‘Virtual’ Geneva Motor Show Round-Up
The cancellation of this year’s Geneva Motor Show following the coronavirus outbreak has given rise to a new phenomenon – the ‘virtual’ motor show. Rather than unveiling their latest models … Continue Reading ‘Virtual’ Geneva Motor Show – The Big Reveals
Peugeot’s 208 has been crowned Car of The Year 2020. It beat its nearest rival, the Tesla Model 3, by 39 points. The other finalists, in descending order, were the … Continue Reading Peugeot 208 wins Car of the Year 2020
The Bloodhound land speed record car will be powered by a zero-emissions rocket as part of an environmentally conscious design overhaul. The new rocket works by pumping concentrated hydrogen peroxide … Continue Reading Zero-emissions rocket power for Bloodhound land speed record car
Peugeot will enter the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2022 under the series’ new Hypercar regulations. The brand will partner with Swiss privateers Rebellion Racing, who compete in the outgoing … Continue Reading Peugeot set for endurance racing return
Kia will not significantly expand its GT range of performance cars, according to its UK commercial director, Simon Hetherington. Speaking at the launch of the Kia XCeed, Hetherington said: “The … Continue Reading No plans for major expansion of Kia’s GT range
Jamie Clarke was crowned the first Ferrari Challenge UK champion at Silverstone in September after a tense season-long battle with the runner-up in the Trofeo Pirelli class, Jason Baker. Meanwhile, … Continue Reading Clarke clinches Ferrari Challenge UK championship
Three new events have been included in the 2020 World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, which was released by the FIA earlier today. Kenya, New Zealand and Japan will replace Corsica, … Continue Reading Calendar shake-up for 2020 World Rally Championship
The FIA, motorsport’s governing body, has revealed that from 2022 the World Rally Championship (WRC) will adopt hybrid technology for its latest generation of cars. The long-awaited decision was confirmed … Continue Reading Hybrid rally cars to be introduced from 2022
