McLaren has released a promotional video showing the McLaren 675 LT (Long Tail) pounding the Castelloli racetrack in Spain. The 4K video was made to commemorate the start of production of the limited edition supercar. Unveiled in February, the 675 LT is the most powerful model of in the Super …
Read More »Jaguar F-Pace breaks cover at Tour de France
Jaguar’s first-ever SUV, the Jaguar F-PACE has broken cover today as the support vehicle for Team Sky on Stage One of the Tour de France in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The F-PACE shed its hard camouflage for the first time in public and instead wears a specially created wrap, hinting at …
Read More »Watch BMW camouflages their 5 Series GT prototype [video]
Ever wondered how the heavy cladding that car manufacturers employ to hide their early prototypes from prying lenses came to be? Well BMW has let us in on their little secret with this video showing how it’s done. And it is more involving than you think. First, each individual cladding …
Read More »Ford Focus RS to pack 257kW and 440Nm
Ford has finally disclosed the power output of the Focus RS, ahead of its first public outing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK this weekend. The new 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine that powers the Ford Focus RS will offer 257kW and 440Nm available between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm, …
Read More »2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible leaked
The upcoming 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible has been accidentally leaked online by General Motors themselves, through the company’s website. The official images were quickly removed shortly after but not before a member of the Camaro6 forums managed to download a few. As you can see from the photos, the …
Read More »Peugeot 308 GTi with up to 200kW officially unveiled
Peugeot has officially unveiled its most powerful 308 GTi hot hatch yet, with up to 200kW on the higher spec version. Power comes from a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developing 184kW on the base version 308 GTi 250, and 200kW on the GTi 270 range-topper. Both variants get the …
Read More »Range Rover Sport remotely controlled via smartphone [video]
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled their new Remote Control Range Rover Sport research vehicle that can be controlled remotely via a smartphone. The smartphone app includes control of steering, acceleration and brakes as well as changing from high and low range. JLR says this allows the driver to walk alongside the …
Read More »Jaguar Land Rover working on pothole avoidance tech [video]
Want a car that can alert you to pesky potholes that increasingly dot our roads? Jaguar Land Rover might have the answer soon. The company is researching a new connected car technology that will allow a vehicle to identify the location and severity of potholes, broken drains and manhole covers, …
Read More »Next-Gen BMW 7 Series teased ahead of June 10 debut [video]
BMW has released a new teaser video of the next-generation 7 Series ahead of its official unveiling on June 10. Set to make its first public appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, BMW’s new flagship will debut several new technologies, including remote parking system, two-axle air suspension with …
Read More »Koenigsegg One:1 sets Suzuka lap record – unofficially [video]
Koenigsegg has set a new lap record at Japan’s Suzuka circuit with its blistering One:1 supercar – unofficially. Yes, the record time of 2:17.57 was unofficial because it was from Koenigsegg’s own data-logging system connected to the car. Nevertheless, that’s faster than the current official record holder, the Nissan GT-R …
Read More »BMW M2 sees track action at the Nurburgring [video]
The highly anticipated BMW M2 hits the Nurburgring once again for some heavy track action, ahead of its expected debut in the fourth quarter of this year. The M2 will serve as the successor to the 1 Series M Coupe and sit atop the 2 Series range as the new …
Read More »Audi TT clubsport concept premieres with new photos and video
The Audi TT clubsport concept car has been unveiled at the Wörthersee car festival, along with new photos and a video presentation. Drawing inspiration from the Audi 90 IMSA GTO of the late 1980s, the Audi TT clubsport features an innovative electric-biturbo powertrain for strong torque, high peak power and …
Read More »Seat Leon Cupra ST is the fastest estate on the Nürburgring
The Seat Leon Cupra ST has reportedly beaten the B7 Audi RS4 Avant to be the fastest estate (or wagon) to lap the famous Nürburgring in Germany, completing the fast lap in a record 7:58. If true, it’s even faster than its 3-door counterpart despite weighing 45kg more. The feat …
Read More »Why is the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo front-wheel-drive? Video explains
Nissan’s new Le Mans challenger, the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO, competes with the best in the world in the race to glory at the Le Mans 24 Hours. A truly global effort, the GT-R has been created by a team of carefully selected experts in Japan, the US and Europe. But unlike other LM P1 …
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