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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PICTURES: stunning cars and more at Bromyard Speed Festival
HUNDREDS of people and cars descended on Bromyard for a true celebration of motorsport and motoring. Crowds were drawn to Bromyard Speed Festival on July 27, with the promise of a paddock full of classic cars, tractors, bikes, and even some more modern vehicles. Kicking off on Saturday with participating cars taking a scenic tour of the surrounding area, the main event for spectators was on Sunday, with a section of road closed off outside the festival site, between Broadbridge and the Downs, for the non-competitive hill climb until 5.30pm. Crowds watched as owners of everything from classic Bentleys to Fordson tractors put their vehicles through their paces on the closed road track. ALSO READ: 'Highly unique' farmhouse with woodland and streams is up for sale Huge timber-framed manor house for sale for just £185,000 Vandal-struck derelict pub was saved from ruin In the paddock itself, there was something for all motoring fans to enjoy, with people bringing their vehicles from near and far for the event. Paul Holmes, with his Austin 7 Chummy, had travelled from Cornwall for the festival. A seasoned hill climb participant, Mr Holmes said he is no stranger to Herefordshire, often driving making the lengthy trip from his home to take part in events locally. Meanwhile motorcycle owners Peter Wills and Paul Clarke, who came with a Ducati and a Suzuki, live just down the road. There were plenty of unusual cars at the event too, including a stunning Lancia Stratos rally car and the British land speed record-holding jet-engined Vampire. And plenty of the cars on show had stories to tell. Lancia Fulvia owner Julien Wilkinson was one of those exhibiting on the day, his car a tribute to his father, who used to drive him to school in a Fulvia he also raced in. Bought in France and transformed into the Jolly Club car he remembers from his youth, Mr Wilkinson's Fulvia carries the registration plates of his father's car behind the seats.
Top Gear
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Watch Aston's DBX S beat Bentley up the hill at Goodwood
Watch Aston's DBX S beat Bentley up the hill at Goodwood Bentley claims hillclimb record… then Aston comes along and beats it Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. Bentley sent its twin-turbo V8 Bentayga SUV up the Goodwood Festival of Speed's hillclimb over the weekend. It managed a time of 55.8s, which it claimed as a new Goodwood record. Aston saw that, and presumably said 'hold my zero per cent beer', because it decided to send its also-twin-turbo-V8 DBX S up the hill, recording a time of 53.12s. Advertisement - Page continues below Which means the DBX S is now the fastest internal combustion SUV at Goodwood. 'We've always loved a challenge,' runs Aston Martin's Instagram comment. Ouchy. Saying that, Bentley's run was set in 'partially wet conditions' by test driver and 'Bentley specialist' Andy Marson. And it's still quick, taking a second off the time delivered by the old W12-engined Bentayga, itself set in dry conditions. Indeed, Bentley said Marson saw a peak speed of 130mph before he slammed on the anchors just before Molecomb. Advertisement - Page continues below Which puts the DBX S's accomplishments into some perspective. Not that you need any. The DBX S is the most powerful DBX ever built, with 717bhp and 663lb ft, able to blast from 0-62mph in 3.3s and on to a top speed of 193mph. Want to see what all that feels like on board? Have a watch of Aston's 'hold my beer' moment below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aston Martin (@astonmartin) Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Motor 1
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Watch: The Best Runs of the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed (So Far)
The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed is officially underway. That means we're about to spend the next few days watching some of the fastest, rarest, and newest vehicles on the planet make their way up the 1.17-mile hill climb for the 32nd consecutive year. Day 1 has already kicked off, with dozens of vehicles participating in early practice sessions—some doing so more quickly than others. We've already seen the latest Lexus LFR prototype tackle the hill climb, as well as Ferrari's new F80 hypercar, the Praga Bohema, and a few others. Below are some of the best runs we've seen so far—but there's still plenty more in store for the long weekend. The actual timed shootout doesn't take place until Sunday, July 13, which means there will be multiple practice sessions prior to then. For now—sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the highlights from Day 1. You can also watch the full livestream below. Livestream Alpine Alpenglow BMW Vision Driving Experience Ferrari F80 Ford SuperTruck Lexus LFR More From Goodwood Everything Coming to the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed Volume Up, Please: Lexus LFR Supercar Sounds Glorious At Goodwood Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Motor 1
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Everything Coming to the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
It's that time of year again—the Goodwood Festival of Speed kicks off this week. The annual automotive event, which sees hundreds of vehicles take on the 1.17-mile hillclimb course, returns to the iconic Goodwood House in West Sussex for its 32nd consecutive year. This year looks like it'll be another doozy. Dozens of automakers plan to debut new vehicles on the show lawn, while a handful of others hope to break records at the hillclimb event over the long weekend. We'll be there to see it all in person. In the meantime, here's a quick list of every new car you'll be able to see when Goodwood opens its doors beginning on Thursday, July 10. BMW Vision Driving Experience Concept Photo by: BMW Following its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show, BMW will run its Vision Driving Experience up the hill at Goodwood this weekend. While there are no plans to put this car into production, it serves as a clear picture of how the upcoming 'Neue Klasse' 3 Series will look when it hits the road next year. Funky fascia and widebody aside, the most interesting part of the Vision Driving Experience is what BMW calls the 'Heart of Joy,' a centralized computer system responsible for controlling the car's dynamic functions like braking, charging, battery regeneration, and steering. Dash SlipStream Photo by: Dash Bespoke Dash, a UK-based racing company that's been around since the mid-2000s, just launched a new spinoff focused on road-going sports cars . But instead of debuting just one vehicle, this company will build you your own supercar, essentially from the ground up. And instead of charging millions for a bespoke chassis, the company will base its new creations on its carbon fiber monocoque architecture, codenamed TR01. The TR01 works with anything from batteries to a naturally aspirated V-8 with a manual transmission. It uses a mid-engine layout paired with a double-wishbone suspension with inboard springs and dampers. The first car to be based on the TR01, the SlipStream, will show its face at Goodwood. Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Photo by: Honda Honda killed the Civic Type R in Europe due to stricter emissions regulations, but the hot hatch gets a proper sendoff with the Type R Ultimate Edition . It gets a host of cosmetic mods, including a carbon fiber wing, a black roof, and some red stripes on the hood and doors. Inside, you'll find even more carbon fiber trim, along with red floor mats. Things are untouched under the hood, though we're not complaining. The turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four produces a healthy 324 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, sending power to the front wheels via one of the best six-speed manuals on sale today. Honda hasn't said how many Ultimate Editions will be built, though we suspect it won't be many. Honda Super EV Photo by: Honda A special Type R isn't the only thing Honda's bringing to Goodwood this year. The automaker will also debut a new concept called the Super EV . It's a tiny, A-segment hatchback that could be a successor to Honda's much-loved E hatchback sold in Europe. Details on the Super EV are slim, though judging by its license plates and full-sized side mirrors, it looks fairly production-ready. There are significant fender flares and a big, wide bumper hiding under that camouflage, suggesting some sportiness. To us, the Super EV looks most closely related to the Honda N-One, a similarly sized hatchback currently sold in Japan. So it's possible this car could be its replacement. Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Photo by: Hyundai The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is one of the most highly anticipated EVs of 2025. And since it was teased way back in 2022, it's also long overdue. Teasers and spy photos suggest widebody fenders, a more aggressive fascia, and a big wing out back for better aerodynamics. Hyundai has yet to reveal specs, though we expect the Ioniq 6 N to share a drivetrain with its crossover sibling, the Ioniq 5 N. That means up to 641 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque from two electric motors—one at the front, and another at the rear. The 6's smaller size means it should be lighter, equating to a 0-60 time in the low three-second range. Land Rover Range Rover Sport SV Black Edition Photo by: Land Rover Blacked-out trim is an ever-growing trend in the industry, and Land Rover is taking full advantage with its latest model, the Range Rover Sport SV Black. As the name suggests, virtually every surface, inside and out, is covered in black trim, from the 23-inch alloy wheels to the gigantic brake calipers. The leather, the logos, and even the lug nuts are blacked out. Thankfully, nothing changes under the hood. Like the regular RR Sport SV , the Black gets a BMW-sourced twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 with mild hybrid assistance, pushing out a total of 626 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. That's enough for a 0-62 time of just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 180 miles per hour. Lanzante 95-59 Photo by: Lanzante Bespoke UK carmaker Lanzante has a lot of history with the McLaren F1. It was the team that fielded an F1 GTR at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking overall victory. Now, to pay tribute to that victory, it's building an F1-inspired supercar of its own. The car, codenamed Project 95-59 , will be based on a McLaren and utilize a three-seat configuration. Though Lanzante hasn't confirmed it, we suspect that means it'll be based on the Speedtail, McLaren's only modern three-seater. The company says the car will target a 700-horsepower-per-ton power-to-weight ratio, but stopped short of revealing what sort of powertrain we should expect. If we had to guess, it'll likely be a modified version of the Speedtail's twin-turbo V-8. More From Goodwood 2026 Aston Martin Vantage S Revealed: More Power, But Softer Suspension The Pagani Huayra Codalunga Loses Its Roof and Adds a Manual Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Car and Driver
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Porsche Teases Cayenne EV at Historic Hill Climb Ahead of Reveal
Porsche brought a camouflaged prototype of the Cayenne Electric to a historic English hill climb, giving us a clearer look at its smooth bodywork. The Cayenne Electric will be fitted with Porsche Active Ride, which keeps the body level when blasting through corners or braking hard. Porsche also said the Cayenne Electric will be able to tow up to 7716 pounds. Porsche has been hard at work on an electric version of its popular Cayenne SUV, which is expected to arrive at some point in 2026 and will exist alongside the gas-powered Cayenne for the time being. Now, Porsche has shared the first official look at the Cayenne EV, taking the electric SUV to the long-running Shelsley Walsh hill climb in England and publishing a series of photos of the new EV in camouflage. Porsche The Shelsley Walsh hill climb has been running since 1905, and Porsche brought the Cayenne Electric prototype to compete in the historic event with Porsche Formula E development driver Gabriela Jílková behind the wheel. Porsche described the prototype as "near-production," suggesting that the bodywork is basically in its final form. The Cayenne Electric sports classic Porsche styling, with a large grille in the lower bumper and high-mounted headlights. The rounded body concludes with chunky rectangular taillights and a slight slope to the roofline. The automaker says Jílková beat the previous record time for an SUV by over four seconds in her first run up the hill and divulged a few key details about the Cayenne Electric that helped it scoot up the incline with ease. One is Porsche Active Ride, the brand's trick suspension system that keeps the body level during acceleration, steering, and braking. Porsche also promises a potent powertrain, noting that the summer-tire-shod Cayenne Electric covered the first 180 feet in 1.94 seconds, which it says is a result typically reserved for single-seat race cars on slick tires at the event. Porsche As part of a film project tied to the hill climb, former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Richard Hammond used the Cayenne Electric to haul a century-old Lagonda, with Porsche claiming a towing capacity for the EV of up to 7716 pounds. Porsche confirmed that the Cayenne Electric and standard Cayenne—which is offered with gas-only and hybrid powertrains—will be sold together "well into the next decade." The camo'd Cayenne Electric will make its next appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this week, and we expect a full debut either late this year or early next year. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
