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This months issue includes stories about Porsche 911 Carrera, Ducati 848, Le Mans and Nürburgring and a bizarre article on completing a supermarket sweep driving in a Nissan Micra.

*Also! See inside this months edition of Road for an exclusive Reader Offer on Veloce Books!

F1 talk

McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton recorded his first win at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday! However, behind him in the race, drivers from another six teams scored points. This emphasizes just how competitive the 2008 season has become. As this exciting season unfolds, opinion differs about who will win the Formula 1 championship.
Veloce Publishing has now joined The Pitlane Club - a forum dedicated to discussion of Formula 1 and other motorsports by passionate fans of the sport. Aimed at but not exclusively for long term fans of the sport, The Pitlane Club is the place to help build a community of passionate and dedicated Formula 1 fans.

Currently available from Veloce Publishing:
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*book of the month in TopGear Magazine!*


...and coming soon!

Rallye Sport Heritage

Since 1970, the RS (Rallye Sport) badge has identified Ford's highest-performing road cars.
The Rallye Sport name has been applied to 21 models, which often proved their worth by winning in motorsport as well as in the market-place. Along with the "ST" badge, the "RS" designation has never been applied lightly, with each and every RS model and derivative offering a special blend of performance, roadholding, vehicle safety, refinement - and great value for money.

Many Rallye Sport Fords have used wind-tunnel testing to evolve innovative aerodynamic features, such as the rear aerofoils fitted to Sierra and Escort RS Cosworths. All have pushed the boundaries of technology, and have provided exceptional stability and handling.

The Ford RS brand has gained tremendous respect over the years and the new-generation Focus RS upholds the tradition of the high-performance Ford engineered for the true enthusiast.

Here is the complete list of Rallye Sport Models:



The all-new Focus RS!


New from Veloce Publishing!
Rallye Sport Fords – The inside story
By Mike Moreton


Features

• Why Ford decided to produce high performance cars.
• Why Ford created the AVO facility to build Rallye Sport cars.
• How Ford RS cars were conceived and approved for production.
• Insight into the management processes of a multi-national corporation.
• Who was behind the creation of successful Rallye Sport Cars.
• What had to be done to be sure of making rally/race winners.
• Inside story of creation and manufacture of RS200 Rally Car.
• Inside story of creation and production of World Champion Sierra RS500.
• Why did thousands of enthusiastic customers buy Rallye Sport cars.
• What was it like having a career in the Motor Industry.
Description

The inside story of how Rallye Sport Fords were created by Ford in the 70s and 80s, enabling works’ and private teams to be fully competitive in national and international rallies and races, to win many championships, and, for RS cars to be bought by over 100,000 enthusiast customers. With over 100 photos and illustrations, many previously unpublished this previously untold story is brought vividly to life.

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source headlineauto.co.uk

Automotive News: Bentley Motors

BENTLEY MOTORS
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW PRESS DAY
INTERNATIONAL DEBUTS - STAND N11 - 12.00 noon JULY 22

The new 2009 Continental Flying Spur and Continental Flying Spur Speed will make their official international motor show world debuts at London this year.

The 600bhp Continental Flying Spur Speed is the most powerful 4-door car Bentley Motors has ever produced.

Inspired by Bentley’s legendary ‘Speed’ models that first appeared in 1923, the Flying Spur Speed offers a range of headline performance figures including a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 200mph.

For more info on Bentley Continental cars check out Veloce Publishing's book:

Bentley Continental - Corniche & Azure 51-98 By Martin Bennett



Features

- The fastest and most powerful coachbuilt Bentleys described in vivid detail.
- Includes technical specification, performance data and a listing of individual cars.
- Profusely illustrated.
- Martin Bennett is an internationally acknowledged Rolls-Royce and Bentley expert.
- Covers - 1951 to date - Bentley Continental R Type, S1, S2 & S3; Bentley Corniche; Bentley Continental Convertible; Bentley Continental R, S & T; Bentley Azure.
Description

The definitive history of the most sought-after, powerful and elegant Bentleys

for more info click here

source-newspress.co.uk

Veloce Publishing on BookRabbit.com

New! Veloce Publishing now has a 'Publisher' account on the newest site to merge books with online social networking. The site invites its users to make connections by exploring other user's bookshelves and encourages book discussion. The site has also launched bookrabbit.tv which features 'meet the author' videos.
Users can also shop with BookRabbit.com and another selling point of the site is that it offers free UK delivery on all books as standard. This, coupled with the fact that it incorporates networking, discussion and detailed reviews could give the site an advantage over giants such as Amazon. The communal feel of discussing books and sharing opinions is reminiscent of more traditional book appreciation, like that encountered in a book club, library or shop.

Creating a BookRabbit profile simply involves uploading a photo of a bookshelf and then tagging each book. Check out BookRabbit.com and find out more about Veloce books!





The site is very much in it's infancy but has informed me this, when i enquired what benefits the site could bring to a publisher account:

"The functionality that a reader and publisher has does not differ greatly at the moment to be honest, the main difference being that a publisher can generally make more detailed amendments to titles. However, the development team are currently working to develop greater functionality so watch this space!"

Natalie Pearce
Customer Service Manager
BookRabbit.com

BSA Bantam - Essential Buyer's Guide....IN STOCK!

Heres an interesting video giving a potted history of the BSA motorbike.

The latest in Veloce Publishing's Essential Buyer's Guide series is now here!

BSA Bantam – The Essential Buyer's Guide
By Peter Henshaw



Features

• No-nonsense, straightforward handbook to buying a Bantam
• Detailed, step-by-step guide to points to look for
• Restore, or pay more to start with?
• Spares prices
• Relative value when viewing each model
• Auction guide
• Problems that arise from lack of use
• Useful contacts – clubs, parts suppliers, restorers
• Facts & figures
• The reality of living with a Bantam
Description

A step-by-step guide to buying a secondhand BSA Bantam, with everything the buyer needs to know: assessment of engine, transmission, frame, paintwork and chrome, tinwork, wheels and tyres, brakes, electrics, and an explanation of engine and frame numbers. Includes a run-down of the various Bantam models and an assessment of which offers the best investment potential, plus advice on auctions, paperwork, lack of use problems and useful contacts. One hundred photos illustrate this practical, straightforward guide to buying a secondhand BSA Bantam.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo world record attempt

On Saturday 12th July at Castle Combe Circuit in Wiltshire the Mitsubishi Lancer Register (UK based organization for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution enthusiasts) will be will be attempting to create a new World Record of having the largest parade of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution cars.
The event will also be raising money for The Richard Burns Foundation, will be supported by Mitsubishi and a Guinness World Record Adjudicator will be in attendance.

*Check out this book, published by Veloce Publishing!

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

By Brian Long



Description

The definitive international history of one of the world’s most successful rally cars. Covers every Lancer model - including all special editions, and Dodge, Colt, Plymouth, Valiant, Eagle, Proton and Hyundai variants - from 1973 to date. Includes a Foreword by Shuusuke Inagaki, Mitsubishi's motorsport boss.

Synopsis

The Lancer name conjures up many different images. For some, it evokes memories of the first generation cars, introduced in 1973, which fought with the best on the Safari Rally and came out the victors. Others will remember the second generation models – especially the turbocharged versions, the original Mitsubishi wolf in sheep’s clothing – and who could not be aware of the Evolution (Evo) series, launched in 1992? Forged in the fierce heat of WRC competition and honed by years of continuous development, the Lancer Evolution is not only one of the greatest rally cars of all time, it is also a desirable high-performance road car, too. Written in Japan with the full cooperation of Mitsubishi and key staff members, this is the definitive international story of all the world’s Lancers, whether they carried Mitsubishi, Dodge, Colt, Plymouth, Valiant, Eagle, Proton or Hyundai badges, with special emphasis on the Evolution models.

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