http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ en-us https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0efbef4a2959cf8f83753d12ede14ea0?s=400&d=mm&r=g http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ Alistair Charlton's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/05/10/alpine-hy4-is-a-race-car-that-burns-hydrogen-instead-of-gasoline/ French sports car maker Alpine has revealed a racing prototype powered by an internal combustion engine that runs on hydrogen instead of gasoline. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_663e2b81f78ff0289ad204af Fri, 10 May 2024 10:29:42 -0400 2024-05-10T10:29:49-04:00 French sports car maker Alpine has revealed a racing prototype powered by an internal combustion engine that runs on hydrogen instead of gasoline. Alpine Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/05/10/unique-record-holding-mclaren-f1-is-up-for-sale-again/ A 1995 cMcLaren F1 with just 250 miles on the clock is coming up for auction for the second time in three years, and could fetch over $20 million. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_663e06daad65975be143a1df Fri, 10 May 2024 07:44:45 -0400 2024-05-13T09:48:15-04:00 A 1995 cMcLaren F1 with just 250 miles on the clock is coming up for auction for the second time in three years, and could fetch over $20 million. Sotheby's Sealed Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/05/09/test-driving-the-frontline-le60-a-v8-powered-mgb-gt-restomod/ The LE60 by Frontline is a restored and modified MGB GT with a huge V8 engine, a beautiful interior and just the right level of creature comfort. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_663ce53a1fc47142ff7b6707 Thu, 09 May 2024 11:38:16 -0400 2024-05-09T11:38:24-04:00 The LE60 by Frontline is a restored and modified MGB GT with a huge V8 engine, a beautiful interior and just the right level of creature comfort. Olgun Kordal Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/05/03/aston-martin-teases-new-v12-vanquish-to-take-on-ferrari-12cilindri/ Aston Martin has revealed a highly-uprated version of its twin-turbocharged V12 motor, due to power a new model of Vanquish that will be revealed later in 2024. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_6634b0596fe4fa153b6404f7 Fri, 03 May 2024 06:07:29 -0400 2024-05-03T06:07:34-04:00 Aston Martin has revealed a highly-uprated version of its twin-turbocharged V12 motor, due to power a new model of Vanquish that will be revealed later in 2024. Aston Martin Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/04/25/looks-ace-man-say-hello-to-the-funky-new-all-electric-mini-aceman/ Hot on the heels of the updated hatchback and Countryman SUV, Mini has revealed an all-new car called the Aceman – and it’s the first Mini to only be available as an EV. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_662a403fdc5eee4da3c08364 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:47:47 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:27-04:00 Hot on the heels of the updated hatchback and Countryman SUV, Mini has revealed an all-new car called the Aceman – and it’s the first Mini to only be available as an EV. Bernhard Filser Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/04/25/new-lamborghini-urus-se-is-a-789hp-plug-in-hybrid-suv/ Even Lamborghini needs to go electric, and so the Italian supercar maker’s updated Urus SUV now comes with plug-in hybrid power for the first time. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_662a317a826ba92fb5cd10e6 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:41:09 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:27-04:00 Even Lamborghini needs to go electric, and so the Italian supercar maker’s updated Urus SUV now comes with plug-in hybrid power for the first time. Lamborghini Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Editors' Pick editors-pick business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/04/04/32-million-w-collection-auction-includes-26-porsches-and-10-ferraris/ One man’s entire classic car collection will be auctioned in Monaco on 9 May, including three members of the Ferrari 250 family and over 30 significant Porsches. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_660eae247ac59e3f861789a0 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:17:09 -0400 2024-04-05T03:45:10-04:00 One man’s entire classic car collection will be auctioned in Monaco on 9 May, including three members of the Ferrari 250 family and over 30 significant Porsches. Kevin Van Campenhout Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/03/15/rolls-royce-spectre-driven-first-rolls-ev-is-fabulous-but-familiar/ The first electric Rolls-Royce is a big deal; a striking battery-powered coupe with a new face, but it's also comfortably familiar. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65f40d21b92b132846f1472b Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:29:32 -0400 2024-03-18T00:12:18-04:00 The first electric Rolls-Royce is a big deal; a striking battery-powered coupe with a new face, but it's also comfortably familiar. Mark Fagelson Photography Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/03/14/polestar-3-us-pricing-revealed-electric-suv-to-start-under-75000/ Swedish electric carmaker Polestar has revealed how much its thyroid car, a full-size SUV, will cost when US deliveries begin later in 2024. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65f30b8978654c144708b39b Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:46:08 -0400 2024-03-18T00:12:22-04:00 Swedish electric carmaker Polestar has revealed how much its thyroid car, a full-size SUV, will cost when US deliveries begin later in 2024. Polestar Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/03/11/new-taycan-turbo-gt-is-porsches-fastest-most-powerful-ev-yet/ New Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is available with a Weissach pack that removes the rear seats for weight-saving and adds a fixed rear wing. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65eeeb6b1f9af3307bf4dc7c Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:36:13 -0400 2024-03-12T04:14:47-04:00 New Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is available with a Weissach pack that removes the rear seats for weight-saving and adds a fixed rear wing. Porsche Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/03/07/this-52000-quarter-scale-ferrari-250-testa-rossa-body-is-automotive-art/ Amalgam Collection is a British company known for producing some of the world’s best – and most expensive – replica model cars. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65e9993e1896ce20b68871aa Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:11:06 -0500 2024-03-08T03:20:02-05:00 Amalgam Collection is a British company known for producing some of the world’s best – and most expensive – replica model cars. Alex Sedgmond Photography Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/02/29/rolls-royce-arcadia-droptail-is-a-one-off-roadster-inspired-by-yachting/ The exclusive Coachbuild division of Rolls-Royce has revealed its latest creation, a dramatic two-seat roadster called the Arcadia Droptail. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65dc580dec42ac1d3ca095eb Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:06:55 -0500 2024-03-04T12:05:32-05:00 The exclusive Coachbuild division of Rolls-Royce has revealed its latest creation, a dramatic two-seat roadster called the Arcadia Droptail. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Editors' Pick editors-pick business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/02/28/the-apple-car-is-dead-long-live-the-apple-car-play/ After a decade of rumors, speculation and a fair few unhinged fantasies, it appears Apple’s dreams of building a car are finally dead. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65df11d61a81f0342a32e4f7 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:24:35 -0500 2024-05-09T12:31:49-04:00 After a decade of rumors, speculation and a fair few unhinged fantasies, it appears Apple’s dreams of building a car are finally dead. AFP via Getty Images Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/02/23/the-zagato-agtz-twin-tail-is-a-coach-built-alpine-a110-masterpiece/ The car began life as an Alpine A110, the compact and highly-regarded mid-engined French sports car that arrived in 2017. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65d87808a8fad151fd73aac0 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:02:29 -0500 2024-02-23T06:02:39-05:00 The car began life as an Alpine A110, the compact and highly-regarded mid-engined French sports car that arrived in 2017. La Squadra / Zagato Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/02/15/the-perfect-volvo-cyan-racing-reveals-new-p1800-gt-restomod/ It’s a restomod from Swedish firm Cian Racing and it’s called the Volvo P1800 Cyan GT. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65cde16734588132a8c6ab40 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:43:30 -0500 2024-02-20T12:12:03-05:00 It’s a restomod from Swedish firm Cian Racing and it’s called the Volvo P1800 Cyan GT. Cyan Racing Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/02/09/007-inspired-electric-range-rover-safari-is-the-perfect-summer-off-roader/ Lunaz, a British firm that restores classic cars and turns them electric, has revealed its latest creation, a convertible Range Rover in striking ‘Maya Blue.’ Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65c4f7ba383d1641409b127a Fri, 09 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2024-02-19T02:04:37-05:00 Lunaz, a British firm that restores classic cars and turns them electric, has revealed its latest creation, a convertible Range Rover in striking ‘Maya Blue.’ Lunaz Design Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/02/06/the-new-2024-porsche-taycan-goes-much-further-and-charges-even-quicker/ Porsche has just revealed the new Taycan EV, and while little has changed on the outside, much is new under the skin. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65c2043f3364d27bebbce299 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:15:00 -0500 2024-02-19T01:41:22-05:00 Porsche has just revealed the new Taycan EV, and while little has changed on the outside, much is new under the skin. Porsche Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/01/25/porsche-macan-ev-revealed-with-up-to-381-miles-of-range/ The new, second-generation Porsche Macan is an all-electric SUV with two model variants at launch and a range of up to 381 miles. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65b21f1717779778613577e2 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:36:26 -0500 2024-02-20T12:12:03-05:00 The new, second-generation Porsche Macan is an all-electric SUV with two model variants at launch and a range of up to 381 miles. Porsche Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/01/22/google-just-made-android-auto-smarter-and-safer-with-new-ai-skills/ Google has announced a couple of ways in which artificial intelligence will make its Android Auto infotainment system safer and easier to use. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65ae8aaa3c652560ae6d6d78 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:38:59 -0500 2024-05-09T12:34:18-04:00 Google has announced a couple of ways in which artificial intelligence will make its Android Auto infotainment system safer and easier to use. Google Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2024/01/02/these-are-the-small-and-affordable-evs-to-watch-in-2024-and-beyond/ Electric cars don’t have to be big and expensive. These upcoming EVs from Volvo, Fiat, Kia, Tesla and others could land below $30,000. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_659428962f19547b8e7dabd2 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:03:07 -0500 2024-02-20T12:12:04-05:00 Electric cars don’t have to be big and expensive. These upcoming EVs from Volvo, Fiat, Kia, Tesla and others could land below $30,000. Volkswagen AG Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2023/12/21/land-rover-defender-130-v8-first-drive/ The 130 V8 is the biggest, quickest and most powerful member of the Land Rover Defender family. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_65845d842615d351dda43a0a Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:13:58 -0500 2024-02-20T12:12:05-05:00 The 130 V8 is the biggest, quickest and most powerful member of the Land Rover Defender family. JLR Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes business business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/2022/05/26/this-is-what-its-like-to-order-a-one-of-three-rolls-royce-boat-tail/ Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös reveals the process undertaken by every Boat Tail customer. Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor Alistair Charlton, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/alistaircharlton/ content_628f5a8865d49200010a3fca Thu, 26 May 2022 07:01:03 -0400 2024-02-20T12:12:04-05:00 Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös reveals the process undertaken by every Boat Tail customer. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Editors' Pick editors-pick business business standard