Nissan GT-R's UK competition debut

By Ben Barry First Official Pictures 04 July 2008 14:19 The new R35 Nissan GT-R makes its British competitive debut at Oulton Park on Saturday July 5. The car, a personal import brought in from Japan by UK tuning firm RC Developments, will be entered in stock trim in the clubman category of the Time Attack series. The series pits an eclectic Gran Turismo grid of cars against the clock – rather than directly against each other – to set the fastest lap time.

Lamborghini Reventon Roadster launches – 13 of 15 sold

The Lamborghini Reventon Roadster Reveal at Frankfurt But it all worked for Lamborghini. No pictures got out – however hard we tried – until this last week. And even though Lamborghini had only sold six cars when they had the private showing, we’ve had it confirmed – from the very top at Lamborghini – that 13 people have paid €300k deposit.

Nissan launches UK Clay Modeling Apprentice Program

Nissan has launched a Clay Modeling Apprentice Program in the UK, designed to recruit skilled clay modelers to boost the UK's position in global vehicle design. Business Secretary Vince Cable and Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer were present at the launch – held at Nissan's London-based European Design Center – of a scheme that aims to address the national shortage of clay modelers. Palmer explains, "Clay modeling is an integral part of the design process and vital in helping the design team visualize ideas.