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IVA Deadline looming, be prepared
Posted by Madabout News on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 11:06 AM |
 Thanks to Greatoldone, Marlin and VOSA for the IVA dispensation reminder relating to Fuel tanks and glass.
See the thread and words from VOSA relating to the dispensation which ends on 29th April 2010.
Basically this relates to VOSA giving kit car manufacturers time to sell off old stock of glass and tanks that complied with SVA but not the new rules of IVA. This dispensation ends on the 29th April 2010, so if you have non IVA compliant glass, plastic safety glass or fuel tanks in your kit then you have until the deadline to get your car tested or face having to replace the items.
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Stonking Subura WR3 V-Storm
Posted by Madabout News on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at 12:54 AM |
 The new Subaru based version of the much acclaimed SDR V-Storm has been in development since last year. Following excellent independent reviews of the earlier Aprilia based model, many people have keenly followed the new build, and have been awaiting its arrival with anticipation. With more than 300bhp of Subaru Imprezza Turbo charged power, and minimal weight after initial testing the company say the new demonstrator car is devastatingly quick ! Power to weight ratio exceeds 500bhp per tonne producing true supercar performance at a fraction of supercar costs. 0-60 mph low 3 seconds and staggering mid- range acceleration.
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Ginetta to launch new G40 model at Autosport show 2009
Posted by Madabout News on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 11:16 PM |
 Ginetta will use the Autosport Show, which runs from 14-17 January 2010, to launch the new G40, which brings the UK's first multi-platform road-to-race car to market. As well as being fully road legal, the G40 will race in the British Touring Car-supporting Ginetta Junior Championship in 2010 and will also be eligible for a range of other racing categories.
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New Toniq CB Range Launched
Posted by Madabout News on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 12:15 AM |
 Following a year of intensive development Adrenaline Motorsport are delighted to announce the launch of the brand new Toniq CB range. Using a new state of the art round tube chassis utilising inboard pushrod actuated suspension, the new car has been painstakingly developed to not only offer stunning dynamic performance, but to also be an enjoyable and straightforward build project.
Designed primarily around the Ford Duratec and Kawasaki 1400cc power plants, the Toniq CB range is available in three formats:
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New GT in the Marlin pipeline and 5EXi adds VAG power
Posted by Madabout News on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 12:46 PM |
 Having decided to become a lifestyle business focusing on racing and low volume sports car production to order, Marlin’s decision to change business tack certainly proved to be fortuitous timing in lieu of the credit crunch and following recession – which sadly we now all know about only to well.
This change has indeed left Marlin in a very strong position to continue not only to produce complete cars and kits, but also has enabled them to develop a whole new sporting model which is expected to be released onto the market early next year.
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50 Years of Marcos in new book by Jem Marsh himself
Posted by Madabout News on Friday, September 25th, 2009 at 09:46 PM |
 MARCOS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS!
One of the most enduring marques, which has become a legend among sports cars, celebrates 50 years in a new pictorial autobiography entitled "Making my Marque" by Jem Marsh, founder of Marcos.
With over 300 photographs, most of them previously unseen, it provides a colourful journey through adversity, excitement and ingenuity, in a business world normally dominated by large corporations.
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Ginetta restructure on the back of International success and head for Le Mans
Posted by Madabout News on Sunday, June 7th, 2009 at 09:35 PM |
 Ginetta Cars today announces significant changes to the senior management team which addresses an increase in international demand for the brand.
Richard Dean, Global Sales Ambassador will now concentrate on opening up emerging international markets with a focus on Asia and the Americas. Dean has already been instrumental in establishing Ginetta championships across Europe including Portugal and Spain and was also responsible for the debut of two UK-made G50 cars at the recent Asian Festival of Speed.
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Scooby Power for New V-Storm Variant
Posted by Madabout News on Monday, December 15th, 2008 at 03:24 PM |
 SDR Sportscars has just released news that development is well under way of a new variant of its existing V-Storm component car which will use turbocharged Subaru power!
For those not already familiar with the V-Storm, this car is the brainchild of Simon Dickens, proprietor of SDR Sportscars. The car is based around the increasingly familiar theme of the exo-skeleton type chassis, though it has a number of features which set it apart from the other offerings. The most obvious of which is the three seat cockpit layout which provides not only that single seater race car feel with a central driving position but also a surprising amount of room for the two passengers in a very compact overall package.
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Murtaya road test - Supercar or not?
Posted by Madabout News on Sunday, September 7th, 2008 at 09:48 AM |
 Words and pictures by Chris Pickering
There’s nothing quite like the buzz of driving the right car, on the right road, at the right time. Unfortunately you never know when it’s going to occur and frequently the best driving machines are those too extreme, too impractical, for daily use. You find yourself about to drive home in your regular hack on a sunny Friday afternoon thinking “if only I was in the other car…”
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A day with AMS and Arden Automotive
Posted by Madabout News on Saturday, August 9th, 2008 at 10:34 PM |
 Words and pictures by Chris Pickering.
Hands up… Who’s been to Cornwall? I have and I can vouch that it’s a long way. Even starting from neighbouring Devon it takes some time to reach the west of the county. If, on the other hand, you happen to be coming from somewhere like London the inevitable procession of caravans between you and the Cornish Riviera can be akin to medieval torture.
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