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Here you can find the latest news from across the Group, from new vehicle launches to exciting events.

MINI Highgate: The exclusive new special edition convertible

MINI Highgate: The exclusive new special edition convertible

MINI has unveiled another new London-themed special edition this week with the convertible MINI Highgate. The MINI Highgate, taking its name from the exclusive residential ...

Former World Rally Champion Markku Alen puts the Ferrari FF through its paces

Former World Rally Champion Markku Alen puts the Ferrari FF through its paces

In temperatures between -15 and -30 degrees Celsius, former World Rally Champion Markku Alen puts the Ferrari FF and its 4RM four-wheel drive system through its paces at the ...

Ferrari drivers prepare for 2012 Formula 1 Championship

Ferrari drivers prepare for 2012 Formula 1 Championship

The 20-degree heat was not enough to deter Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and the rest of the Ferrari Scuderia drivers from working hard on their visit to Lanzarote last ...

A decade of straight wins for MINI at the BusinessCar awards 2012

A decade of straight wins for MINI at the BusinessCar awards 2012

2012 marked the 10th successive win for MINI at the annual BusinessCar awards, with the MINI Hatch named as the ‘2012 Supermini of the Year’. ...

BMW M3 DTM to race with Castrol EDGE and Aral livery

BMW M3 DTM to race with Castrol EDGE and Aral livery

BMW Motorsport returns with six BMW DTM cars in 2012 as it makes its comeback in the DTM. One of the cars, the Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM, will ...

The Ferrari Apprenticeship Programme

The Ferrari Apprenticeship Programme

Ferrari is one of the world’s most prestigious and exciting vehicle manufacturers, who are committed to developing young people. A role as a vehicle technician or parts apprentice, employed in ...

Magnus Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup celebrates 74th class win at the Rolex 24, Daytona

Magnus Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup celebrates 74th class win at the Rolex 24, Daytona

The Magnus Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup celebrated the 49th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona with a GT-class victory this weekend. ...

Olympic Hopeful Georgie Twigg heads to Argentina

Olympic Hopeful Georgie Twigg heads to Argentina

The Women's Champions Tropy in Rosario, Argentina is well underway now and GB are doing well. Our Olympic Hopeful Georgie Twigg and teammate Crista Culen were interviewed by BBC ...

Richard James and Home Finders celebrate by taking delivery of four brand new MINI's

Towards the latter part of last week, Richard James and Home Finders had something to celebrate about. They took delivery of their fleet of MINI’s supplied by our Dick Lovett ...

The MINI Roadster overview

The MINI Roadster overview

MINI has pushed ahead with the expansion of its model family with its latest edition of the MINI Roadster. The MINI Roadster, the sixth model in the British carmaker’s ...

The new BMW X6 debuts with the BMW M Performance Models

The new BMW X6 debuts with the BMW M Performance Models

The class leading Sports Activity Coupé, the BMW X6, will be given a range of design changes this summer and will include the introduction of the M Performance model, ...

The best test drive ever. Period.

The best test drive ever. Period.

This fantastic video from MINI USA is sure to eradicate those mid week blues. Prepare to smile. If you were asked to describe ...

The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5

The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5

An interesting insight into the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5. Features of this futuristic machine include a raft of EfficientDynamic technologies whilst the electric motor ...

A MINI Roadster video to raise a smile.

A MINI Roadster video to raise a smile.

Want something to cheer you up on a Tuesday afternoon? Then take a look at the new MINI Roadster video below - it is sure to raise a smile ...

Georgie Twigg refuses to be complacent about place in Team GB hockey team

Georgie Twigg refuses to be complacent about place in Team GB hockey team

Georgie, our London 2012 hopeful is part of a group of 30 girls doing all they can to make the grade for the final 16 which will become part of ...

Preview: Daytona 24 Hours

Preview: Daytona 24 Hours

Seven Porsche works drivers will line up for the 24-hour Grand-Am Series race at the Daytona International Speedway, Florida, this weekend (28th/29th January 2012). GT class title ...

M Genes as Standard: the BMW M Performance Automobiles

M Genes as Standard: the BMW M Performance Automobiles

2012 will see the release of a new product range from BMW. Drivers seeking a sporty driving experience but keen to keep usability and practicality a priority should pay particularly ...

MINI WRC Team kicks off its 2012 campaign in style

MINI WRC Team kicks off its 2012 campaign in style

The MINI WRC Team has started 2012 with a bang after Dani Sordo secures a podium place in the the number 37 MINI John Cooper Works WRC. Dani emphatically ...

Two new MINI Special editions for 2012

Two new MINI Special editions for 2012

With the London 2012 Olympics just around the corner, MINI introduces two new special editions taking inspiration from the brands home capital. Filled with character and trend-setting features, the MINI ...

The new 911: Development of Porsche Identity

The new 911: Development of Porsche Identity

If somebody asks you to name a Porsche model, the first to come to the minds of most would be the 911. Since its appearance on the scene back ...

BMW Motorrad innovative online community

BMW Motorrad innovative online community

Dick Lovett are pleased to show you an innovative online community launched by BMW Motorrad, titled The BMW Motorrad Community. The BMW Motorrad Community is the first international motorcycle ...

Fernando and Felipe partake in a very special slalom using the new FF

Fernando and Felipe partake in a very special slalom using the new FF

Madonna di Campiglio with it's snow-capped mountains are commonly used by alpine skiing champions competing in the World Cup downhill races, but recently they uncommonly provided the backdrop for ...

MINI CONGRATULATES THE X-RAID TEAM ON THEIR VICTORY AT THE 2012 RALLY DAKAR.

MINI CONGRATULATES THE X-RAID TEAM ON THEIR VICTORY AT THE 2012 RALLY DAKAR.

Stéphane Peterhansel (FR) and his co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret (FR) have made it. At the end of the last of 14 demanding stages, the duo and its green MINI ALL4 ...

The New MINI Roadster preview event. - Date Announced.

The New MINI Roadster preview event. - Date Announced.

Hold on to your hats, the new MINI Roadster is about to rock your world. Bursting onto the UK scene and into our MINI Dealerships ...

Porsche reveal new, lighter, more efficient and more powerful than ever Boxster

Porsche reveal new, lighter, more efficient and more powerful than ever Boxster

The new Porsche Boxster. Faster, lighter, cleaner and more economical, will be officially revealed at the Geneva motor show in March, before going on sale in ...

Katie Dawkins, our local athlete shares keep fit tricks.

Katie Dawkins, our local athlete shares keep fit tricks.

Katie Dawkins, our local athlete, shared her top tips for honing and toning your body through synchronised swimming with Zest magazine this week. Katie and the team spend a ...

Driven: The New Porsche 911

Driven: The New Porsche 911

Watch the all new Porsche 911 (991) being put through its paces at the Porsche Experience Centre Silverstone. Gordon Robertson explains some of the new cutting edge technology developed ...

200 Days to go until The London 2012 Games

200 Days to go until The London 2012 Games

Having just celebrated the start of a brand new year, staff members at Dick Lovett are now marking another milestone. As of 9th January, it will be just 200 days ...

The making of: BMW M5 on the beach for London 2012

The making of: BMW M5 on the beach for London 2012

Last week we showed you a BMW produced video of a drifting BMW M5 on a beach in Wales in support of the BMW London 2012 Performance Team. Now ...

Bruno Senna takes the new Lotus Exige S for a spin.

Bruno Senna takes the new Lotus Exige S for a spin.

Have a look at the video below to find out what happens when you put an F1 driver in the ultimate road car - Bruno Senna and the new ...

BMW support London 2012 Performance Team athletes in an unusual way.

BMW support London 2012 Performance Team athletes in an unusual way.

To support the BMW London 2012 Performance Team in the run up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games a good luck film has been produced. ...

Porsche invests further in motorsport hybrid technology

Porsche invests further in motorsport hybrid technology

Porsche have announced that an updated version of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid will return to race tracks in 2012. By returning to the race tracks, Porsche aims ...

BMW Motorrad. Touring Canada. The North. Part 2

BMW Motorrad. Touring Canada. The North. Part 2

It was a few weeks ago now, we gave you an article titled: - 'BMW Motorrad. Touring Canada. The North. Part 1' whereby we showed you just how resilient and ...

BMW 1 Series. Production Plant.

BMW 1 Series. Production Plant.

Are you interested in knowing how the new BMW 1 Series is built? Then look no further, we are pleased to give you an exclusive view into the production ...

BMW Motorrad. Touring Canada. The North. Part 1

BMW Motorrad. Touring Canada. The North. Part 1

Are you considering changing your motorbike for something that can be used in all weather and has the power to be able to have fun on? Then look no ...

Production starts on the new BMW Maxi-Scooter in Berlin

Production starts on the new BMW Maxi-Scooter in Berlin

For those that are awaiting the launch of the new BMW C600 and BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, the time you will have to wait to get your hands on ...

Designing the new BMW 3 Series Saloon

Designing the new BMW 3 Series Saloon

Are you interested in the forthcoming BMW 3 Series Saloon? Take a look at the video below to learn about the design process of the new BMW 3 Series, with ...

MINI WRC is the

MINI WRC is the "Rally Car of the Year 2011".

AUTOSPORT readers were convinced of the class possessed by the MINI John Cooper Works WRC after just six outings in the recently completed 2011 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), and ...

MINI Brand Store Opens in Amsterdam.

Saturday 17 December maked another milestone in the MINI Brand, by opening their first official Brand store. During a traditional ceremony 'four Queens Guards' (played by actresses) handed the ...

Georgie Twigg and GB Hockey doing well in San Diego

Georgie Twigg and GB Hockey doing well in San Diego

Our London 2012 hopeful, Georgie Twigg, was part of the GB Hockey team that beat the USA 4-1 on Thursday night in San Diego. The win was part of the ...

Ready for Dakar 2012 - Monster Energy X-raid Team.

Ready for Dakar 2012 - Monster Energy X-raid Team.

MINI are ready for the Dakar 2012! No less than five powerful MINI ALL4 Racing and its experienced crews are determined to tackle the ...

A new chapter powered by M. Step 2.

A new chapter powered by M. Step 2.

A few weeks ago now, we released an article relating to new developments currently underway in the M division. We are pleased to show you another sneak peek video ...

Porsche Cayman at the Porsche Experience Centre

Porsche Cayman at the Porsche Experience Centre

Are you interested in finding out how a Porsche Cayman R handles on the track? Then look no further, watch Porsche's Chief Driving Consultant ...

More information released about the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé

More information released about the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé

The new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé is the first four-door Coupé in the history of the brand. It combines exclusive elegance and an impressively dynamic driving experience. ...

The new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé

The new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé

Dick Lovett BMW have the greatest pleasure in announcing that BMW will expand the 6 Series range to three models in June 2012 with the introduction of the Gran ...

The New Porsche 911 Preview Events

The New Porsche 911 Preview Events

The start of the week was a memorable one for the staff of Dick Lovett and in particular ones involved with our three Porsche Centres. On the Monday of ...

911 GT2 from Road to Racetrack: Porsche Experience TV Fans Choice

911 GT2 from Road to Racetrack: Porsche Experience TV Fans Choice

A few weeks ago now, a video appeared on YouTube from Porsche of the infamous 911 (993) GT2 being put through its paces at Silverstone. Since then, Porsche fans ...

Lotus Esprit and V8 engine development

Lotus Esprit and V8 engine development

Take a look at this short video behind the scenes at Hethel with an update on the new Esprit and the new V8 engine development. - It certainly looks ...

Porsche in Le Mans - The Early Years

Porsche in Le Mans - The Early Years

16 overall victories. Countless records. That's Porsche Motorsport in Le Mans. For more than 60 years: the fastest race cars and the toughest drivers. Now, Porsche Motorsport have announced ...

Olympic Hopefuls Katie Dawkins and Anya Tarasiuk perform at the National Age Groups

Olympic Hopefuls Katie Dawkins and Anya Tarasiuk perform at the National Age Groups

For those interested in following the efforts of our Olympic Hopefuls Anya Tarasiuk and Katie Dawkins, at the weekend they performed at the National Age Groups. - The first ...

Ferrari Tailor-Made Programme

Ferrari Tailor-Made Programme

Ferrari Tailor-Made is the exclusive new personalisation programme from Maranello developed specifically for clients wishing to create a truly bespoke car that will be a clear expression ...

A successful season for BMW privateers.

A successful season for BMW privateers.

Two hundred and thirty five participants -- more than ever before in the history of the competition -- entered the 50th edition of the BMW Sports Trophy, each looking ...

Exclusive preview events for the new BMW 3 Series announced

Exclusive preview events for the new BMW 3 Series announced

To all those interested in the launch of the new BMW 3 Series Saloon! Dick Lovett BMW are pleased to announce that we shall be ...

Maserati Trofeo Pre-season testing on the track at the Yas Marina Circuit

Maserati Trofeo Pre-season testing on the track at the Yas Marina Circuit

Watch this exclusive video from Maserati at Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE's capital Abu Dhabi for the official pre-season test of the Maserati Trofeo JBF RAK Middle East. ...

Ferrari at the Bologna Motorshow

Ferrari at the Bologna Motorshow

Watch the video below to see highlights of the Ferrari day at the Bologna Motorshow. Special guest to the event Giancarlo Fisichella drove a Formula 1 during the exhibition ...

A new chapter powered by M. Step 1.

A new chapter powered by M. Step 1.

There are new developments currently underway in the M division. Take a look at this sneak peek video and watch this space for more information. ...

Dick Lovett Olympic Hopeful – Georgie Twigg heads to California

Dick Lovett Olympic Hopeful – Georgie Twigg heads to California

Georgie Twigg our Olympic Hopeful has been selected, along with 23 fellow female GB hockey players, to hop onto a plane and head to sunnier climbs for a pre-Christmas training ...

Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso: the origins

Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso: the origins

Take a look at the video below giving you a brief look at the Ferrari past: Massa and Alonso in vintage clothes and with historical iconic Ferrari cars. ...

Husqvarna presents the Concept Strada at Paris Moto Show

Husqvarna presents the Concept Strada at Paris Moto Show

Hot on the heels of the Nuda 900 R that has gone on sale worldwide this November, Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to present its next motorcycle already – the ...

BMW Cosmetic Care and Repair

BMW Cosmetic Care and Repair

With BMW cosmetic care & repair Dick Lovett BMW will effortlessly smooth out little nicks and bumps of daily life. We will eliminates dents, ...

Revive the Passion - Grand Finale for the 911 T

Revive the Passion - Grand Finale for the 911 T

A while back now, we reported about Porsche Classic restoring a 1973 US version 911 T Coupe on behalf of the Porsche Club of ...

"A new world leader has landed" - Autocar test drives the new BMW 3 Series Saloon.

We were delighted to bring you the breaking news a few weeks ago that the new BMW 3 Series Saloon will be launched at our Dick Lovett BMW dealerships ...

Porsche to build an Experience Centre in California

Porsche to build an Experience Centre in California

Porsche Cars North America is to build a second Porsche Experience Centre in Carson, California. This purpose-built, 51-acre facility, which will include a road handling course, test track, an ...

The new 911 Cabriolet - Open the roof, double the fun

The new 911 Cabriolet - Open the roof, double the fun

All open-top Porsche models have one thing in common: sports-performance and unlimited driving pleasure. It is now time to bring this tradition into the ...

Porsche Identity. The new 911 Carrera Cabriolet models.

Porsche Identity. The new 911 Carrera Cabriolet models.

New convertible edition of 911 Carrera on sale in March 3 2012 • Roof mechanism features innovative, ...

Asphalt is for amateurs. Porsche's winter experience is returning to Canada.

Asphalt is for amateurs. Porsche's winter experience is returning to Canada.

A fleet of over 20 Porsche Caymans and 911 Carrera models, including the all-new "991" generation 911 Carrera S, will descend on the Mont-Tremblant region in late January 2012. ...

First Milestone for Dick Lovett BMW Motorrad

First Milestone for Dick Lovett BMW Motorrad

Within two days of us being open, we sold our first ever motorbike; an award winning S 1000 RR. Friday 4 November was a time to celebrate for Dick ...

The new BMW C 600 Sport and BMW C 650 GT

The new BMW C 600 Sport and BMW C 650 GT

BMW Motorrad has recognised the recent challenges of reducing Co2 emissions, growing traffic volume and rising energy costs and is developing solutions for the mobility needs of today and ...

MINI YOURS: PERSONALISATION BECOMES AN ART FORM

MINI YOURS: PERSONALISATION BECOMES AN ART FORM

By offering a huge range of style, comfort, convenience and technology options, MINI has always been ahead of the pack at encouraging owners to personalise their cars. Now, MINI ...

Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East 2011 Testing

Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East 2011 Testing

Watch the video below to see exclusive action from the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, as the first 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup cars seen anywhere in the world take ...

The New BMW S 1000 RR

The New BMW S 1000 RR

Scarcely two years after the launch in 2009, BMW Motorrad is now presenting the revised model of this successful supersports bike, now with many optimised details. The primary objectives ...

The New Husqvarna Nuda 900 and 900R

The New Husqvarna Nuda 900 and 900R

The future of Husqvarna on the street is the new Nuda 900 and 900R. Based around an upgraded and enlarged capacity version of the BMW F800 R engine, the Nuda 900 ...

NEW MINI Roadster: First Exclusive Video - Another Day. Another Adventure.

NEW MINI Roadster: First Exclusive Video - Another Day. Another Adventure.

The new MINI Roadster is here to conquer all the lands your adventure-hungry heart desires. Director Peter Berg introduces us to this 2-seat drop-top in the back alleys of ...

A new era begins: production start-up for the new BMW 3 Series at the home plant in Munich.

A new era begins: production start-up for the new BMW 3 Series at the home plant in Munich.

The BMW Group is investing half a billion euros in building the new BMW 3 Series at the Munich plant, where series production launches today. ...

THE ALL-NEW MINI ROADSTER

THE ALL-NEW MINI ROADSTER

The critically acclaimed MINI family is expanding again. Hot on the wheels of the stunning Coupé comes the launch of the sixth unique model in the line-up, the eagerly ...

Dick Lovett Olympic Hopeful Georgie Twigg unveils the London 2012 Hockey Pitch

Dick Lovett Olympic Hopeful Georgie Twigg unveils the London 2012 Hockey Pitch

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) today unveiled the Hockey Centre’s first blue and pink pitch, and also revealed that a yellow ball will be used during an Olympic ...

New Dick Lovett Motorrad Showroom. Coming Summer 2012...

New Dick Lovett Motorrad Showroom. Coming Summer 2012...

Dick Lovett BMW Bristol are very pleased to announce that as of the 1st November 2011, we will become the Authorised BMW Motorrad Dealer in the Bristol area. ...

Ice-Force Experience

Ice-Force Experience

Experience incredible lateral acceleration on snow and ice at one of the Porsche 'Ice-Force' training courses. Under the guidance of experienced Porsche instructors, you ...

Dick Lovett iPhone App Version 1.5

Dick Lovett iPhone App Version 1.5

Dick Lovett take great pleasure in notifying you all that our iPhone app has just had a recent update and is now available for download on the App Store. ...

The new BMW 3 Series Saloon

The new BMW 3 Series Saloon

The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series Sedan, the world’s best-selling premium car, sets new benchmarks in terms of sporting prowess, elegance and comfort. The pioneering ...

MINI’S ROARING SUCCESS FOR TEAM GB AND PARALYMPICS GB HOPEFULS

MINI’S ROARING SUCCESS FOR TEAM GB AND PARALYMPICS GB HOPEFULS

MINI, official partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, is to tour the nation to create a collective roar of support so powerful it will inspire our UK athletes to ...

The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5

The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5

BMW hybrid power is coming to the UK in February 2012 with the launch of the ActiveHybrid 5, a petrol-electric saloon based on the 5 Series. The BMW ...

Ferrari Launch 458 Spider Microsite

Ferrari Launch 458 Spider Microsite

It is with the greatest of pleasure that Dick Lovett are able to reveal a new all singing, all dancing 458 Spider Microsite produced by Ferrari, that was released ...

The New Maserati Kubang

The New Maserati Kubang

A new Maserati vehicle in the sport luxury SUV segment will represent a natural direction for Maserati to enlarge its product range and strengthen its presence in the sport ...

Driving fun in a new dimension: The MINI Rocketman Concept

Driving fun in a new dimension: The MINI Rocketman Concept

The creation of innovative concepts for urban mobility has seen MINI grow into the successful brand we know today. A constant stream of new ideas from its ...

BMW i: New BMW sub-brand

The new BMW sub-brand focused on developing sustainable mobility solutions has been launched. "BMW i represents a new movement in premium mobility. ...