About the Blog

About the Blog

Tyres and Tar is a blog featuring Motoring News, Q&A, Concept Cars, Classics. Pet projects and and things on wheels may occasionally feature. Some of the content is supplied by the author but other pictures and news content may be copyright restricted.


About the Author

The creator of this blog is Philip (Phil) Devine, a former business and motoring editor with 17 years experience in newspaper, magazine print and online publishing. Phil still retains ties with the motoring industry and a love of all things automotive - hence the existence of this blog as an outlet for his creativity.

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The dark Night rises

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Maserati has unveiled a limited edition of its MC20 supercar dubbed 'Notte' - or 'Night' - that it says is "born to race on the track and bred to perform on the road". The exclusive, and limited, run of 50 units aims to combine sportiness and luxury through the embodiment of "the mystical and intense power of darkness", it adds. Powered by a V6 engine and aided by the design input of Maserati reference driver and former GT1 world champion, Andrea Bertolini, the Notte is painted in matte black. This is matched by 20-inch 'birdcage' alloy wheels and black brake calipers​. The cabin features six-way power sport  seats in alcantara black-and-grey with yellow stitching​. Klaus Busse, Head of Maserati design, said: "Fuoriserie means 'custom-built' in Italian, and our Trident's customisation program is conceived to create one-of-a-kind rolling sculptures for our clients. MC20 Notte celebrates the thrill of racing and the allure of t...
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Ferrari's Stradale sets Fiorano on fire with record lap

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