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RM Auctions to offer ex-works Ducatis at Monaco event

RM Auctions took a break from its Arizona dealings to drop a release about its upcoming Monaco event featuring 100 classic and rare Ducati motorcycles. The Saltarelli Collection will be on sale at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, May 10-12, in Monte Carlo. Alongside the Saltarelli Collection, Ducati will offer a selection of classic motorcycles from its factory and museum.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 actually gets 650 bhp and 650 lb/ft of torque

The new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible (pictured) gets 650 bhp The American are found of telling us there’s no substitute for cubic inches, but throw in a supercharger to the equation and numbers become even more appealing, and more linear than a turbo too. So the fact the 6.2 litre V8 under the bonnet of the new Corvette Z06 already manages 465 bhp in naturally aspirated guise, it wasn’t a stretch when the car world was expecting around 625 bhp when Chevrolet finally revealed the power for the Z06. But it’s more.

Lack of history loses 20% of a car’s value

A CAR being sold without a full service history is worth one-fifth less on average than a car with a fully stamped service book. This amounts to an average of £1464 for the typical used car sold in the UK with a price of £7706. A study by Kwik Fit found buyers expect a 19% discount for cars with incomplete or no service history, which is costing the used car industry £10 billion per year in lost revenue.