The FIA WEC 2020 ‘Hypercar’ regulations were approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council on Wednesday during a meeting in St Petersburg, Russia.The regulations will be utilized by the FIA World Endurance Championship [including the Le Mans 24 Hours] from 2020 until 2025. Also agreed in Russia was the full 2019/20 FIA WEC calendar, […]
Simon Blake is a disappearing artist. His most significant contribution to the new Bentley Continental GT Convertible is that it goes away in less than 20 seconds. That’s hardly enough time to consider Blake’s—and Bentley’s—achievements with the power-folding cloth roof, which took fully six months to even make it past “pre-development.” Less than 20 seconds […]
Lamborghini has made a tradition out of launched limited run specials which are even more outrageous to look at than their standard cars and are quicker still. But with the latest Lamborghini SC18, the company seems to have one-upped itself. The SC18 is a one-off, the first by Lamborghini and is also the first project […]
Different is better in the world of supercars, and McLaren Special Operations lets buyers do just that. This McLaren 720S “Stealth” was commissioned by McLaren London, which enlisted MSO’s Bespoke services expertise to create a car inspired by the 1995 Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR. McLaren revealed the car on Sunday. The exterior paintwork predominantly […]
The special edition celebrates 50 years since a GT40 clad in the famous Gulf livery took the win at Le Mans. Year, Make, Model: 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition Topline: Those who are eligible to purchase the Ford GT supercar can now have it painted in one of the most iconic liveries in the history of motorsport. […]
McLaren Senna, the ultimate road-legal track car from McLaren Automotive, will be making its Latin American debut at the 2018 São Paulo International Motor Show between November 6-18. The car will be a key component of an emotive display celebrating the story of the Brazilian racing legend which also features the MP4/6 Formula 1 car. McLaren […]
This option package helps the GT shed 40 lbs with carbon-fiber wheels and a titanium exhaust. And yes, lots of exposed carbon fiber.Following Ford’s announcement earlier this month that it would build 350 more GTs, the automaker is showing off a new special-edition version of the supercar. The Carbon Series is based on—and replaces—the stripped-out Competition […]
It’s been called the Blue Devil in the past, but we just call it the King of America now. Chevrolet brought back the Corvette ZR1 for 2019, the third time it’s offered the nameplate, and once again the car has destroyed much of the competition.The latest Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s heart is a supercharged V-8 with […]
Audi Sport’s R8 LMS racing into the 2019 motorsport season made a pit stop on Tuesday at the 2018 Paris auto show. The version shown is designed for GT3 competition but Audi Sport also offers an R8 LMS GT4. Crucially, the car shown features the design bound for an updated version of the R8 road car due in […]
GLC crossovers will be shipped to America Deliveries of GLC models built in Pune will arrive in the U.S. next month.While the U.S. industry is transfixed on the rise of China as a critical market and manufacturing base, another Asian country is stepping onto the stage: India.Mercedes-Benz will begin importing its best-selling vehicle, the GLC […]
Koenigsegg set the industry ablaze when it used an owner’s car to set a 277.9 mph top speed world record for street legal production cars. Since then, all eyes have been on a handful of rivals, including Bugatti, which held the production-car record for years. Now, the French supercar brand says the Chiron could hit […]
As the world’s leading luxury brand, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is best placed to understand and harness the many different possibilities of luxury for its influential clients. Throughout history the power brokers and history makers have negotiated some of the most historical agreements in confidence thanks to the ‘luxury of privacy’ afforded to them by the […]
The Stunning McLaren 720S GT3 Is Here to Dominate Race Tracks Around the World McLaren’s replacement for the 650S GT3 is finally here. McLaren has finally gotten around to building a replacement for the mighty 650S GT3 race car, and today, it’s released all the details. Based on the 720S road car, the 2019 McLaren 720S GT3 […]
Harley-Davidson is on a path to reinvent itself after years of falling sales and trouble attracting younger riders, and it hopes to do so with a range of bikes in segments that it has never played in (at least not seriously) until now. The longtime motorcycle maker unveiled a bold new plan for reaching those younger […]
It’s bold. It’s brilliant. And it’s here in the States. This is the first McLaren Senna to arrive on local soil, and it’s the latest addition to the growing car collection of mattress mogul Michael Fux. For those unaware, Mr. Fux is an avid collector of high-end automobiles. He also likes to put his personal color stamp […]
Indian startup Vazirani Automotive used last week’s 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed for the premiere of a wild supercar concept the company hopes to put into production someday. Vazirani is the creation of Indian automotive designer Chunky Vazirani, and its concept is an extended-range electric supercar called the Shul. Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind the […]
World debut for new McLaren 600LT at Goodwood Festival of Speed, plus full technical details and new images of the quickest, most extreme road-legal Sports Series McLaren. The lightest, most powerful and quickest road-legal Sports Series McLaren makes its world dynamic debut on July 12 in the UK, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 600PS […]
Only a few months after being named Best Manufacturer in the Auto Express 2018 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, Lexus continues to set the lead with the announcement that the luxury LC coupe has also won the prestigious Coupe of the Year award. The annual Driver Power survey is based on the opinions of more […]
Nissan and Italdesign have created a new prototype vehicle – the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign – in their first-ever collaboration.Based on a production 2018 Nissan GT-R NISMO model, the unique car commemorates the 50th anniversaries of both the GT-R and Italdesign and will make its debut in Europe next month. “How often do you get […]
This past week was a big one for Toyota’s motorsport division. Not only did Toyota become the second Japanese manufacturer ever to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans outright with the 1-2 finish of its TS050 hybrids in the LMP1 class, it also announced that it’s building a Le Mans-spec Hypercar for the street. […]
The Toyota Hilux’s exploits have achieved something of a cult status, establishing an enviable reputation for the Japanese pick-up on a global scale. The resounding characteristic remains its inherent strength, durability and capability. In Toyota speak the acronym ‘QDR’ refers to Quality, Durability and Reliability – and indeed these three terms have come to underpin […]
The latest version of Toyota’s best-selling small car finally lands on a common platformToyota Motor Corp. has a problem to fix on one of the most successful vehicles in its history. The worldwide popularity of the Corolla pulled Toyota into creating different architectures for different markets in recent years. And now, as it prepares to launch […]
South African exotic bakkie — or should that be exotic truck fans — now have something to really look forward to with the imminent arrival of the all-new 2019 Shelby F-150 ready for South African roads in right hand drive. “We are delighted to confirm that the order book is open for a limited number of […]
A sixth-gen Viper? We’ll take it, V10 or no Whether it’s the apocalypse or the arrival of the midengine Corvette, if you predict something long enough, you’re eventually gonna get it right. So we might as well get the rumor machine going with regard to the dearly departed Dodge Viper, which ended production last year — […]
The Mercedes-Maybach S560 doesn’t just get a new badge for 2018 (it was formerly the S550); it’s now powered by a 463-hp version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 we’ve come to know (and love) in the AMG lineup. Did I spend a good portion of a Friday night parked in a buddy’s driveway blasting music […]
With 630 hp from its V12 and a top speed of 208 mph, Aston’s special DB11 is ready for high-speed cruising Aston Martin is adding some of its race-proven prowess to its flagship grand tourer, the DB11. Dubbed the Aston Martin DB11 AMR, this hotter version makes more horsepower from its V12 mill than the standard DB11. […]
Rolls-Royce took the wraps off its first SUV in London today, revealing to the world a $325,000 machine it promises will be as robust off the road as it is regal on it.That’s a lot to ask, given the stout new Cullinan clocks in at over 5,800 pounds, 400 more than both Bentley’s Bentayga and […]
If you’re looking to add serious power to your Mustang, one of the best in the business is Roush.The Livonia, Michigan-based company late last year came out with a supercharger upgrade for the Mustang GT that lifts output to over 700 horses. Now Roush has installed the supercharger, code-named the 2650, in a special edition Mustang […]
Groupe PSA and the Namibian government have signed an investment agreement facilitating the joint-venture agreement between Groupe PSA and Namibia Development Corporation (NDC) to assemble OPEL and PEUGEOT vehicles in Walvis Bay. Assembly will start in H2 2018 with an annual targeted volume of 5,000 units by 2020 to meet the SACU* countries market demand. […]
Toyota has revived the name and spirit of its most celebrated sports car, confirming that it plans to produce a new generation of the legendary Supra. The carmaker made its long-awaited commitment to reviving the famous Supra nameplate when it staged the world premiere of the dramatically styled Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept at the […]
AQt the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Chinese startup Techrules shocked with its Ren supercar. The extended-range electric supercar boasted a central seating position, 1,287 horsepower, and looks designed by none other than famed Giugiaro. At the 2018 Geneva show starting Tuesday, we’ll see this more hardcore version designed strictly for track use. Called the Ren […]
“Where other companies talk about the future, we build it. We have torn up the rule book to create the newest member of the PACE family, the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE. With zero tailpipe emissions, no CO2 and no particulates, it moves us dramatically closer to our vision of a clean, safe and sustainable future.” […]
Aston’s new droptop lets the sun shine in but keeps the bluster at bay Rarely does a fabric-roofed convertible look as good as the coupe it’s based on, let alone drive equally well. But the Aston Martin DB11 Volante proves the exception. A new roof created in conjunction with sunroof/convertible specialist Webasto helps preserve the […]
The ’70s rally legend is reimagined as a modern supercar. The original Lancia Stratos carved out its role in motorsport history by dominating the early years of the World Rally Championship, securing the constructors’ title for Lancia for three consecutive years 1974-76. Because of a limited supply of the 2.4-liter Ferrari V-6 engines, Stratos production […]
Four of the new EVs will be Nissans, with two getting Infiniti badging The Nissan brand will get four full electric vehicles and Infiniti will receive two over the next five years, a top Nissan Motor Co. powertrain executive says. Those six battery-powered vehicles are the Japanese automaker’s share of the 12 EVs that are […]
50 years ago Steve McQueen’s “Frank Bullitt” character ripped up the streets of San Francisco in car chase scene that would become one of the most iconic of all time. His vehicle of choice was a ’68 Mustang GT Fastback in Highland Green—a car that would become as beloved as the film itself. Beginning in […]
From 2-4 March 2018, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, the Cape Town Motor Show (CTMS) will once again take place at the Sun Grandwest. Representing the best products, bikes and services available from leading companies across the globe – the show is a haven for bikers of any age, or level of […]
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division is likely the envy of every gearhead employed by the Japanese automaker. In addition to having race programs in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and World Rally Championship, Gazoo has begun tinkering with Toyota street cars and been hard at work on a wicked Le Mans-inspired concept vehicle. The GR Super Sport […]
On the road to autonomous driving: Fourth leg of the Intelligent World Drive Road traffic in South Africa presents some very special challenges: different road surfaces, wildlife on rural roads and many pedestrians in the city as well as in the interurban traffic who often cross lanes completely unexpectedly. Automated and autonomous vehicles have to […]
In a world where the word “hypercar” is synonymous with a Formula 1-style hybrid driveline, insane amounts of power and enough teasers to make your head spin, McLaren introduces its latest hypercar — the P1’s successor — with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that spins just the rear wheels. Dubbed the McLaren Senna, after legendary racer Ayrton Senna, the newest Ultimate Series […]