Ford Focus WTCC Edition gets 200bhp

World Touring Car outfit Arena has launched the Ford Focus WTCC Edition with a Mountune performance upgrade offering 200bhp. In fact, the Focus WTCC Edition is a warmed-over Focus 1.6 Zetec S which has been given a performance upgrade by Mountune (Ford’s tuner of choice and the same firm that delivered the power upgrade for the old Focus RS500) which means a jump from the 179bhp of the 1.6 Zetec S to 200bhp. Also in the mix to go with the extra power is a set of Team Dynamics Pro race alloys, a Mountune short-throw gear selector and a stainless steel Powerflow exhaust.

Bugatti Jean Bugatti debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

Bugatti has revealed the second in its ultra-exclusive series of six ‘Bugatti Legend’ cars at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show – with Ettore Bugatti’s son Jean being the latest hero to be honoured. The Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse Jean Bugatti will be limited to just three vehicles, guaranteeing it will become one of the most exclusive vehicles on the planet. Click on the image above to read more about the new Bugatti Jean Bugatti…

Closed-road racing made legal in the UK

Could the UK host its own Mille Miglia? By Adam Binnie Motoring Issues 11 July 2014 15:52 A London Grand Prix on closed streets or even a Pikes Peak style hill-climb in the Lake District could now by possible after the Government approved plans to allow motorsport events on public roads. It is hoped that the decision to allow staged rallies, hill climbs and trials of speed on closed-road street circuits will give the country’s motorsport industry a jump start. Prime minister David Cameron made the announcement today while touring the new Formula One Williams factory in Oxfordshire.