Lexus driver Kenshiro “Ken” Gushi is targeting victory in the Exhibition Class of the world famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this Sunday. The celebrated drift champion and racing driver will pilot the Lexus IS F CCS-R contender that he drove to second in class and 32nd overall last year …
Read More »Nissan charges to top five in LM P2 class at 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours
Entries ‘Powered by Nissan’ have dominated the LM P2 class at the 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours as the Circuit de la Sarthe in France over the weekend. Nissan-powered entries finished in the top five positions of the ultra-competitive LM P2 class, with the first four of those entries also …
Read More »Audi R18 e-tron quattro wins Le Mans 24 Hours, again!
For the second time in succession, Audi has won the Le Mans 24 Hours with a hybrid race car and e-tron quattro drive, thus continuing its unique success story at the world’s most important endurance race. Victory was clinched by Loïc Duval (F), Tom Kristensen (DK) and Allan McNish (GB). …
Read More »Nissan powers itself to LM P2 Class for the 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours
Nissan-powered cars took the first three positions in the LM P2 class during qualifying for the 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours tonight. Nissan’s LM P2 customer engine programme has gone from strength-to-strength over the last three years. In 2013 a staggering 15 out of 22 LM P2 cars will be …
Read More »Driver and track crew survived horrifying Ferrari 458 crash
Two people have their lucky stars to thank after surviving a brutal crash during a recent Ferrari 458 Challenge event in Suzuka, Japan. Driver, Shigeru Terajima, lost control of his 458 towards the end of the start/finish straight on the Suzuka Circuit’s and left the course at nearly 322km/h. The …
Read More »2013 Super GT Round 1 Highlights: Okayama
The first round of the 2013 Season Super GT Championship took place earlier this month at Okayama International Circuit in Japan. The first race of the season started under a thin cloud cover, with a chance of rain looming. The dry track recorded a temperature of a cool 21 degree …
Read More »Suzuki Authentics Concept debuts at 2013 Auto Shanghai
Suzuki has unveiled its Authentics concept at the 2013 Auto Shanghai. The concept will spawn a C-segment model to compete against the likes of Toyota Corolla and Mazda3. Suzuki plans on launching the production model in China. The Authentics ride on a long wheelbase and lowered ride height to form …
Read More »2013 Shanghai Motor Show: Nissan Friend-ME Concept
After a string of teasers in the build up towards the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, Nissan has unveiled the Friend-ME Concept. The radical concept showcases the latest work of a series of joint projects between design teams from the Nissan Design China in Beijing and Nissan Global Design Centre. Aimed …
Read More »2013 Shanghai Motor Show: Hyundai Mistra Concept
Hyundai has unwrapped the Mistra Concept the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. The concept is a joint project between Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D Center and the Beijing Hyundai Technical Centre. It serves to preview Hyundai’s upcoming midsize sedan, due for release in the Chinese market later this year. The Mistra Concept’s dimension …
Read More »Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid debuts at New York Auto Show
Subaru has unveiled the XV Crosstrek Hybrid at the 2013 New York Auto Show. The new hybrid XV crossover is the first-ever production hybrid vehicle from Subaru. Based on the XV, the hybrid version is powered by a 110kW/196Nm 2.0-litre Boxer engine assisted by a 13.4hp (10kW) electric motor that …
Read More »Subaru VIZIV Concept unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
Subaru has unveiled a radical crossover called the VIZIV Concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The concept gives hint to Subaru’s new design direction and technologies as well as a peek into future generation of Subaru crossovers. The name “VIZIV” is inspired by the phrase “Vision for Innovation” to …
Read More »LaFerrari aka Ferrari F70 Breaks Cover at Geneva Motor Show
Ferrari has finally pulled the wraps off its latest supercar – LaFerrari, also called the Ferrari F70. Unveiled officially today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the LaFerrari is powered by a 6.2-litre V12 engine capable of 588 kW (800 Hp) at 9,000 rpm and 700 Nm of torque. An …
Read More »Honda Urban SUV Concept Revealed in Detroit
Following the teaser image released last month, Honda has taken the cover off the Urban SUV Concept at the Detroit Auto Show (January 19 to 27, 2013). The new concept is a crossover between a SUV and a coupe, with wraparound headlights, coupe-like roof line and sweeping lines. Built on …
Read More »2013 Tokyo Auto Salon: Toyota 86 Body kit round-up
Just how many different styles of body kit can the Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S) have? The 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon had the answer – too many! From subtle add-on kit to widebody transformation and even a LF-A replica, the Toyota 86 is really a tuner’s playground. Let’s meet the candidates …
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