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The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG has finally hit production, with sales beginning next month. It is the first Mercedes automobile to be designed in-house by AMG and will be added to our fleet later in the year.

It features a 6.3 litre V8 AMG engine capable of 563hp with 650Nm of torque. Thanks to this incredible power, the car can reach 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds and has an electronically limited speed of 317km/h. Read the rest of this entry »

OK, perhaps Lamborghini’s product range amasses 2317 bhp between the models but bare with us- there is an environmentally friendly aspect to them.

Take a look at the factory based in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy and you’ll see what we mean. Read the rest of this entry »

In the next few weeks, AutoHeels.com is about to launch their female only dealer portal website. AutoHeels – For Women in the Driver’s Seat is set to revolutionise how the female motorist is treated within the retail sector of the motor industry. Their new website will include general car retail advertising, security tips, along with general motoring features just to name a few solely for the woman driver. The great news is for “100″ is that they have been invited to provide driving tours and events including track days for the AutoHeels audience. www.AutoHeels.com

Check out this video. The ultimate face off: Ferrari F430 vs Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

Of course, both the Ferrari F430 or the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder are in the 100 range.

We have recently teamed up with Nick Smith of Dettaglio Driving Tours. Together we have formulated the following calender… 

Please book early to save disappointment.

Scottish Highlands, Scotland (6^th – 9^th April inc.)

A 4-day, 4-night tour of the Scottish Highlands. Lochs, mountains and stunning roads are served up with a side order of stunning food and local produce. Highlights include Loch Lomond, Isle of Skye, Wester Ross, Grampian Mountains, Balmoral and Speyside Whisky country. Hotels include the recently refurbished Cameron House Hotel on the shores of Loch Lomond.

Prices from £925 per person inc. VAT. Half Board package – breakfast and evening meal. based on 2 people sharing a room in 1 car. Single supplement available. Minimum of 15 cars.

 Festival of Speed, Goodwood (4^th July)

A day in a fabulous hospitality suite at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the company of Perry McCarthy (the original “Stig”) and Robin Donovan, former Le Mans 24H racing driver. Watch an array of spectacular cars attempt the legendary Goodwood hill climb whilst in the company of two entertaining hosts.

Prices from £900 per person plus VAT. Maximum of 28 persons.

 Supercar Valley, Italy (4^th – 9^th July)

A 5-night trip to the heart of the Italian supercar world. A chance to visit the factories of Maserati and Lamborghini (subject to confirmation) and also visit the hallowed town of Maranello – home to Ferrari. Tour highlights include the Eiffel Mountains and Black Forest in Germany, the Austrian Tyrol and Italian Dolomites as well as a visit to Galleria Ferrari. Leaving Italy either drive back or take advantage of the option of having your car transported back to the UK.

Prices to be confirmed. Half Board package – breakfast and evening meal.. Based on 2 people sharing a room in 1 car. Return car transportation extra. Minimum of 15 cars.

 Manx Magic, Isle of Man (17^th – 19^th September inc.)

A 3-night trip to the Isle of Man, home to the legendary TT circuit. Feared and respected as much as any circuit in the World, the Tourist Trophy Circuit loops around the North of the Island and includes derestricted sections, especially across Snaefell Mountain. After the driving is over, enjoy the warm hospitality of the local Manx in Douglas.

Prices from £720 per person inc. VAT. Bed & Breakfast package including return ferry (Heysham – Douglas – Heysham). Based on 2 people sharing a room in 1 car. Single supplement available. Minimum of 12 cars.

 Champagne, France (30^th September – 2^nd October inc.)

A 3-night trip over to the capital of Champagne. Members enjoy a fabulous treasure hunt along the back roads of Picardy and Champagne to their destination in Reims – no motorways allowed! Fabulous prizes for our winners in a Champagne laden award ceremony in our spectacular hotel. A relaxing day follows allowing you to explore the wonderful roads around Champagne, visit Veuve Cliquot or Moet Chandon, or just relax in the hotel. A short trip at a spectacular time of year.

Prices to be confirmed. Half Board package – breakfast and evening meal. Based on 2 people sharing a room in 1 car.

Minimum of 10 cars.

7^th April – Oulton Park, Cheshire

18^th May – Silverstone

21^st July – Oulton Park, Cheshire

Primarily, we have arranged 3 track day events for 2010. Track day cars will include Caterhams along with our very own Porsche 911. The cost to Members will be £595 + VAT including an evening meal. Please book early to save disappointment.

Please don’t forget we have an Opening Evening on Thursday 25th February at our Central Distribution Centre (DC1). The evening starts at 16:00hrs and finishes at 21:00hrs. All Members and prospective Members are welcome to meet Team100 and the exciting fleet including our brand new Ferrari California which will be available from 1st March.

The Ferrari camp is always special at all major auto shows across the globe and the one they’ll show in Geneva this year will be no different. It is a hybrid version of the 599 GTB.

The Ferrari 599 GTB Hybrid has been confirmed to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. The hybrid version will sport a combination of an electric motor and a system of lithium-ion batteries, both of which will together be placed on either sides of the transaxle. Compared to the regular 599 GTB Fiorano, this one will come with a 35% improvement in fuel consumption. Also assisting the hybrid power-train will be a brake regeneration system, a start stop technology and an electric boost system.

Diagram from www.carblog.co.za

Eric Clapton, the guitar legend, has stated his love and passion for all things Ferrari. The former Cream frontman travelled to Maranello in Italy last week and was interviewed by Stefano Lai on www.ferrari.com.

“I love the sound of Ferraris and I, as a musician, can confirm that these engines deliver proper music.”

You can’t complain at that- Clapton certainly knows what he is on about. Perhaps the similarities between music and cars aren’t as far fetched as would initially seem- passion and obsessive attention for every single detail are certainly two obvious parallels.

Clapton, of course, took delivery of the first Enzo imported to the UK and was stopped by Parisian police after been clocked at 145mph a few years ago.

It’s hard to disagree with Clapton though, when he says, “I have to say my weak point is the 12-cylinders’ music”.