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Before their recent withdrawal from the sport, Volkswagen had established themselves as a formidable player on the World Rally Championship stage sweeping to dominant and consecutive World Titles. Here’s a look back over the recent history of a rallying heavyweight. Cast your mind back to the autumn of 2015. The automotive world has just been rocked by the emissions scandal that implicates Volkswagen of employing cheat devices in its road cars to get around Government emissions targets. I...

We may be in the depths of winter, but there’s nothing to stop you dreaming about the summer of 2019. What better way to get yourself ready for the New Year than this stunning Audi TTS convertible. Featuring a mouth-watering specification, it’s available now at Big Motoring World. The first generation of the Audi TT burst onto the scene way back in 1998 and 2018 see’s its 20th anniversary. Immediately catching the eye of both motorists and motoring journalists alike, the TT wa...

With development assisted by Mercedes AMG F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, the Mercedes Benz AMG GT is the second sports car to be produced wholly by the marques AMG division, after the acclaimed SLS. A fine recipe indeed, but what makes the AMG GT so special? At a glance and maybe a squint you could believe that you are looking at a reskinned Mercedes SLS. This, however, is where you would be wrong, as before you even begin to take this viewpoint, this machine commands a tantalising second look. From...

Every so often something special comes across our showroom at Big Motoring World and this is one of those occasions. It’s with pleasure that we offer for sale this stunning Mercedes Benz C63 AMG S. AMG variants of Mercedes’ machines have long been sought after and the example that we have for sale is one of the best expressions of the C-Class that we have seen. Acclaimed in its own right, the Mercedes Benz C-Class is a capable and refined beast and see it’s passengers and driv...

The festive season, a time to reflect on the year just past and a chance to enjoy time with friends and family. As we pause for a moment this coming Christmas day, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers, colleagues, friends and family a very Merry Christmas. 2018 has been a very exciting year for us all at Big Motoring World, a year that has seen us open our state of the art Blue Bell Hill facility. Boasting a fantastic selection of BMW, Audi and Mercedes model...

As cars get increasingly bigger generation upon generation, it’s easy to forget just how much change the automotive industry has seen. As our cities get ever more congested, what is the solution? Smaller cars? One very early expression of one of the original small car was the BMW Isetta. Back in the late ’50s and early 60’s car manufacturers were facing a demand for cars that were ultra fuel efficient thanks in part due to the increasing price of oil during that time. Tasked w...

Land Rover arguably redefined what was possible for an off-road machine decades ago upon the launch of the Defender and Range Rover. This illustrious pedigree has trickled down the range and has come to form the very DNA of the vehicles it produces to this day. One model bearing this DNA is the Discovery and at Big Motoring World, we are delighted to offer for sale this fine example. Striking in its black paintwork and contrasting, silver coloured, multi-spoke alloy wheels this Land Rover is bu...

AMG badged Mercedes models are reasons to get excited. However, when this moniker is attached to a great handling mid-sized car, it’s a moment to savour. To that end, we are delighted to offer for sale this fantastic Mercedes Benz AMG GLA 45. Mercedes’ AMG division in Germany has turned out some of the manufacturers most critically acclaimed machines. The division takes the marques standard road-going machines and puts their own performance focused twist on them. The result, the Mer...

The British Touring Car Championship. Britians premier domestic motorsport series and a series that is one of the most competitive in the world. The 2018 season saw the championships 60th anniversary and throughout that period one manufacturer has seen their cars participate with potent results. That manufacturer is of course BMW. The German marque has long had its badges appear on the BTCC grid. Whilst it may not have constantly ploughed in full manufacturer backed support throughout that time...

Manufacturers have long been putting thumping V8 engines inside their road cars for many years. However, one manufacturer that does this to great effect is Audi and it’s with great pleasure that we offer for sale this fantastic Audi S8 TFSI V8 Quattro at Big Motoring World. An imposing beast in standard A8 guise, the S8 takes an already refined and capable chassis and adds a fine dose of Audi Sport finesse. Finished in striking blue, this S8 oozes performance appeal. From the front, ...

The 2018 Formula One season is now over. 21 frenetic races over the course of the season saw Mercedes face arguably their toughest test yet. Faced against a dramatically improved Ferrari team, Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton were pushed hard before ultimately finding a new level towards the end of the season. In doing so both driver and team wrapped up their 5th titles respectively. In a season of two halves, this is the story of their 2018 season. Over recent seasons Mercedes has led the way in th...

Anything coming out of Mercedes German production lines with the AMG badge affixed is something to stir the senses and one of our latest arrivals does just that. It’s with great pleasure that we offer this fantastic Mercedes Benz E-Class E63 AMG for sale. Finished in bright Diamond Silver this E-Class is immediately striking. A saloon with all the look and poise that a performance saloon should contain, this E63 features the instantly recognisable Mercedes grill, which in AMG specificatio...

Monday night saw the Big Motoring World team descended on London to attend the prestigious Used Car Awards. Going into the event we were delighted to make it through as finalists, however, we are proud to announce that on the night we went one better and won the ‘Used Car Supermarket of the Year’ category. Against some very strong competition, we are delighted to come out on top and collect this prestigious award. Judged against strict criteria, every shortlisted dealer is thoroughl...

It’s that time of year again. The time of the year where the best of the best of the automotive industry descend on London for CarDealer magazine’s Used Car Awards. Designed to celebrate and reward outstanding achievement in the industry, we are delighted to announce that Big Motoring World has made it through to finalist status in the ‘Used Car Supermarket of the Year’ category. With car supermarkets from across the United Kingdom being nominated, it’s humbling to...

Arguably the early pioneer of the mass market petrol-electric sports car, the BMW i8 burst onto the scene back in 2014 and quickly established itself as an industry leader, acclaimed for its styling and technologically advanced powertrain. Given the level of acclaim that these cars have received, we are delighted to offer this example for sale. A shape that is instantly recognisable, the BMW i8 utilises the latest in technology and aerodynamic performance and packages them into a sports car tha...

As the car makers of the world start to look towards an all-electric future, one form of motorsport has been pushing the boundaries of electrification even further. Meet Formula E, the motor racing series that takes the all-electric message to the cities of the world and Audi is just one of many manufacturers who are ready to head into the new season. Conceived back in 2011 Formula E saw it’s debut season take place across 2014 and 2015. Featuring all-electric racing cars, the series aims...

The Land Rover name is somewhat of a byword for go anywhere, luxury 4x4 vehicles. The name that bought off-road machines to the masses courtesy of it’s much loved and iconic Defender, Land Rover produce a fantastic range of vehicles currently and we are delighted to be able to offer this Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 HSE available for sale. The Discovery slots in the Land Rover range just below the highly acclaimed Range Rover and is firmly designed towards the perfect blend of off-road ...

The SUV sector of the automotive industry has exploded over the last half a decade. Motorists are demanding more and more from their crossover vehicles which sit between the void of a hatchback and full-blown 4x4. Naturally, this desire has lead to more luxury SUV’s and has spawned the likes of the Porsche Macan and Cayenne, but now there is a new luxury performance player and it comes from Jaguar. Whenever a new product within the Jaguar Land Rover family is announced it is something to ...

Falling into place at the top end of BMW’s SUV portfolio the BMW X6 is a break from the mould from the rest of BMW’s luxury sports utility machines. Featuring sweeping body styling, a commanding presence and specifications to see you and your passengers in comfort, this is one capable machine and we’re delighted to offer it for sale. At first glance, the BMW X6 is an imposing machine. Riding high on its elongated chassis, this capable platform is dressed by a beautiful profile...

There are not many domestic championships around the world that offer the level of close racing and spectacle that the British Touring Car Championship provides. A field of 32 cars and drivers go head to head every year over the course of 10 rounds. Within those 10 rounds, you can expect high drama, thrills, spills and a lot of bumper to bumper action. 3 races per round, covering 7 months of the year see’s the championship battle play out at a frenetic pace and it was Irishman Colin Turki...

The Paris Motor Show is always a hotbed of manufacturers showing off their latest metal, but this year’s show had a clear emphasis on cars of the future. Amongst all of the headline and show-stopping hypercars, Audi revealed their own sports car concept and it plans to redefine the electric sports car, meet the Audi PB18 E-Tron concept. With current economic and social pressures, there is no denying that the future of the motor car is changing and electrification looks set to be the most ...

If a Range Rover isn’t you thing and you’re looking for a luxury alternative, where do you turn? With a wealth of choices in today’s market you are spoilt for choice but lets us draw your attention to one of our new arrivals, this fantastic Mercedes Benz GL63 AMG. Finished in diamond white, this machine instantly commands attention. Sat on those enormous AMG multi spoke alloy wheels, this GL63 looks every part the luxury SUV that it’s meant to be. Whilst the GL Class is ...

How many times would you say Britains most active speed camera has been triggered in the year to date? Hundreds of times? Thousands of times? In a recent report compiled by GoCompare, the most active speed camera’s have been revealed. In answer to the above question, if you said over 20,000 times you’d have been correct. The most active speed camera is located on the M32 and has witnessed some 22,350 offences in 2018 alone. In 2017 the top 10 most active speed cameras in the UK capt...

The Paris Motor Show is one of the major highlights on the automotive calendar and represents an opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their latest wares to the public and automotive press alike. With visitor numbers larger than any other major motor show, the Paris Motor Show is one of the biggest motor shows in the world. Taking place against a backdrop of vast change in the industry this years show placed a noticeable emphasis on alternatively fueled vehicles. With growing political and ...

545bhp. Yes, that’s right, do not adjust your sets. 545bhp. That’s five hundred and forty-five German horses crammed into an estate car. Whilst these sort of numbers are extraordinary, this no ordinary estate car. Meet the Audi RS6 Avant. Take the A6, let Audi’s technical brains loose with it, add an RS badge and what do you have? A Driving experience unlike any other. Whilst this machine maybe dressed under a traditional body, don’t let yourself be fooled. This car can ...

European lawmakers have, this month, outlined their ambitions to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions significantly by 2025 and 2030 respectively. Vehicle emissions have been a topic of hot debate ever since the now infamous diesel gate scandal first emerged several years ago. As the scandal has rumbled on the true extent of the emissions cheat device fitment has become more and more apparent in which additional manufacturers are being drawn into the scandal. With these cheat devices fitted it is...

In a sea of German SUV’s, how do you stand out? You’re looking for something a little more understated but without lacking any of the premium feel. You’re looking for something that’s refined but yet capable and practical and easy to live with every day. If this is the case then you need the Volvo XC90. Meet the Volvo XC90, it’s Scandinavia’s answer to the might of the German car makers. It’s the rival to go up against the likes of the BMW X5 and Audi Q...

A constant since 1938 and arguably an automotive icon, Volkswagen recently announced that the famous ‘Peoples Car’ will be no more. A recipe that remained unchanged for decades, the Volkswagen Beetle was one of the longest produced models in automotive history. A famous name that will surely be missed, let’s take a moment to look back on an illustrious career for the Beetle. Affectionately known as the ‘Bug’ amongst other nicknames, the Beetle was designed as an ai...

The original ‘Z’ cars from BMW proved to be popular cars in the German marques product line up. Offering drivers of the self-proclaimed ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ the Z3 and Z4 were topless coupes’ which offered many of those enjoyable moments when coupled to a small but powerful drivetrain. Not to be outdone by German rivals Porsche, BMW has reignited an old flame, the BMW Z4. A long muted return, the Z4 has been absent from BMW’s product line up for a numbe...

We’ve seen a fair amount of sleek looking metal making its way through our photography studio recently and our current arrival is no exception. Arguably one of the leading models of the hybrid sports car revolution, we are delighted to offer for sale this fantastic BMW I8. When this car first launched it was met with somewhat of a mixed reaction. The consensus over this car’s looks, however, was almost unanimous and was met with universal praise. The question mark around this car wa...

This October sees the Paris Motorshow. Pulling together some of the worlds largest automakers the show affords the motoring press, and visitors alike, an opportunity to get up close and personal to some of the latest metal around. Here’s what to expect from this year's show. The Mondial de l'Auto is the worlds biggest car show by visitor numbers and alternates between itself and the Frankfurt Motorshow every other year. Taking place in a major European city is a major plus to manufactur...

Every now and again something very special arrives at Big Motoring World and today is one of those times. It gives us great pleasure to offer for sale this outstanding Lamborghini Aventador LP 740-4 S Roadster. One of the latest of a headline crop of supercars, the Aventador burst onto the supercar scene to much hype and critical acclaim. Here was a car that bought back the very essence of the Lamborghini of old with its immense power and outrageous looks, the Aventador to all intents and pur...

The Mercedes Benz E-Class. A jewel in the crown of Mercedes’ executive saloon line-up. Featuring elegant body styling and a specification level to rival it’s fellow German counterparts, the E-Class is a true class leader in the executive saloon field and we’re delighted to have available for sale this great AMG E43 example. First rolling off the production line back in 1993 the E-Class model has seen five generations and has evolved into the capable saloon that it is today. ...

Big Motoring World News: Police could take the harsher Speeding viewpoint The Police's stance on speeding could be set to become even stricter after a review was opened into the current speeding buffer guidelines. At current, the Police use a 10% plus 2 mph buffer zone when establishing a speeding offence but a Police Constable believes that this could be giving out the wrong impression and instead be condoning speeding. The buffer zone guidelines are designed to give Police discretion before ...

Since refurbishing our West Malling centre, we are pleased to offer an even larger selection of vehicles and to that end, we are delighted to offer for sale a car from somewhat of a legendary automotive name, this stunning Bentley Flying Spur. Bentley, a renowned automotive giant and a byword for automotive excellence and luxury. Produced out of the marques Crewe facility in the United Kingdom the Flying Spur is arguably one of the ultimate luxury saloons. Featuring that dramatic Bentley gril...

The Mini, a mainstay of the automotive world and a car that is universally loved. From the small screen to the big screen, from the road to the rally stages, the Mini has certainly been there and done that. This versatility has allowed itself to become not only an automotive icon but a machine that plays a major part in car culture. Set the scene. It’s the swinging 60’s, Beatle mania has taken hold across the nation, as Britain is recovering in its post-war years, and just a few y...