Monthly Archives: August 2013

Land Rover Defender Electric begins real-world trials at Eden Project

Following its debut earlier this year, the first Electric Land Rover Defender research vehicle has started real-world trials at the Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall.

There the Defender 110 Pick Up badged ‘All terrain Electric Research Vehicle’ tows the four-carriage 12 tonne road train carrying up to 60 passengers on a 6 per cent incline to and from the iconic hexagonal-panelled domes.

Race to keep the Birkin Bentley in the UK begins

Race to keep the Birkin Bentley in the UK begins

The Birkin Bentley has had a temporary export bar placed on it to provide a last chance to raise the £5,149,800 needed to help it remain in the UK. It’s hoped that the car, which sold for £5,042,000 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction in June 2012, can be bought by a UK buyer. 

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse revealed

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse revealed

With the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse, Automobili Lamborghini brings race track emotion directly to the road. It delivers high performance and brings the fascination of motor racing to the street-legal world.

Lotus on the mend?

Lotus on the mend?

Could Lotus be on the up again? The news that the Norfolk-based sports car manufacturer is recruiting for 100 new roles is a hopeful sign that the firm is on an even keel.

Police vehicle struck by utility pole while pulling out of Dunkin’ Donuts

A utility pole snapped and fell on top of a Windham police vehicle Tuesday night as the officer was pulling out of Dunkin’ Donuts in North Windham.

Sgt. Jason Andrews said he had just started his work shift and was leaving the coffee shop when the pole slammed into the roof of his Ford sport utility vehicle. The wires attached to the pole were not electrified.