Italy is presently seventh on the list of countries in which confirmed cases of the coronavirus are spreading most rapidly and it has also extended its state of emergency until 30 April. Rome – in the province of Lazio – has recently been eased from a red zone and is now classified as orange, which […] More
We know the GR Yaris is rapid, but a new Sport Auto video shows it can hang with the hottest hatches Regular readers will know that we’re big fans of the new Toyota GR Yaris. The level of engineering that went into it is incredible and it doesn’t share many parts at all with the […] More
Out of the two German sports cars, the 718 Cayman GT4 is perhaps the more track-focused animal. However, the BMW M4 in Competition trim showed that it is no pushover. Source link More
ServNet announced on April 7, 2021 that John Brasher will step down as executive director of the auction group, effective Friday, April 30, 2021. He leaves the post to pursue other opportunities in the industry. Robert Sullivan, the group’s administrative director, will be named Interim executive director as ServNet’s leadership team conducts an executive search for […] More
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Drivetrain, Performance Figures, and Fuel Economy Coming straight to the point, the Durango SRT Hellcat is powered by the famed 6.2-liter, V-8 HEMI supercharged engine. It makes 710 horses at 6,100 rpm and 645 pound-feet of torque at 4,300 rpm. Power is sent to all the wheels as standard via an […] More
2020 was a banner year for Jeep sales in Japan and it only expects things to get better in 2021. The market has officially become the best for Wranglers sales outside of North America and is the brand’s sixth-biggest global market. That despite a historical trend of U.S. brands struggling in Japan. With sales rising […] More
SEAT further expands its range and reveals technical data for the new Leon lineup, brand’s best-selling model. The new Leon Hatch 2.0 TSI DSG-auto 190hp and the Estate 2.0 TDI 115PS version come with up to 42.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 151g/km. The vehicle is capable of reaching 100km/h in 7.4 seconds and has a […] More
After a rough patch, McLaren worked its way back up the grid under team boss Seidl and technical director James Key. Drivers Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz proved to be a competitive pairing, ultimately handing McLaren third place in the 2020 championship. With Sainz leaving McLaren to join Ferrari, the Woking team moved quickly to […] More
The Lexus LFA arrived back in 2010 with specs that made it one of the strongest cars in the segment. The company built only 500 examples of the same and that would’ve made it a collector’s item in the future. You would expect it to sell like hotcakes, but surprisingly, 11 years later there are […] More
GMC have expanded their electric lineup by adding the new 2024 Hummer EV SUV. The new model debuted during the NCAA Final Four in a commercial film that was narrated by LeBron James. The new Hummer EV SUV was released with the exclusive Edition 1 as standard which comes with 22-inch premium wheels, assist steps […] More
All four KTM riders ran the medium front tyre in last Sunday’s Doha GP, having wrecked the soft option in the Qatar GP the week before. Binder said pre-Doha weekend that the tyre choice dealt KTM a “hard blow”, because the soft was too soft for the RC16, while its preferred hard option didn’t work […] More
SEAT has released the first teasers of the facelifted Ibiza and Arona models, which will be fully revealed on April 15. The updated Ibiza and Arona are going to adopt a new front fascia to bring them in line with the Spanish brand’s newer models, like the Leon, while they also promise to introduce “a […] More
What do you do when you are feeling a bit James Bond-y but can’t get your hands on a BMW Z8? Well, you find yourself a BMW Z3 and work with what you have. Or you give this guy a call an ask to borrow his. Source link More
If you are looking for a hot hatchback with German tech, but want to get the most for your money, then this is what you are after. The Octavia gives you that Volkswagen powertrain at a lower price, which starts at around €26,000, which is about €10,000 less than the Golf GTI. At the same […] More
The MG Cyberster – striking sports concept to debut at Shanghai Show • MG Cyberster concept to be unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show later this month•Stunning convertible shape recalls classic MG roadsters•Electric powertrain promises 800km range•Intelligent electrical architecture features 5G connectivity These are the first images of MG’s vision of the future – the Cyberster […] More
The Japanese car manufacturer has entered its final season in F1 with an all-new power unit concept that partner Red Bull will take on to run itself in the future. For the 2021 design, Honda has gone aggressive with its packaging and introduced some key changes to push the size boundaries that it famously tried before with its original ‘size zero’ […] More
In Episode 2 of Truck Chat, Netradyne and Stanley Steemer sit down with Lauren Fletcher, executive editor of Work Truck to talk about camera tech, fleet safety, and more. In this episode, sponsored by Netradyne, learn about the value of partnerships, why piloting tech and early adoption is beneficial, and how tech can even […] More
Toyota’s version of the Subaru BRZ has arrived with a bigger engine than before, and it should be on sale before the end of 2021 The Toyota GT86 has always been one of the best affordable sports cars, but there was always the feeling that it could do with a chunk more power. The old […] More
Ford introduces new “Smart Mirror” technology – this is a high-definition screen that displays a panoramic rear view for the driver of Transit and Transit Custom vans. The Full Display Interior Mirror will aid drivers to spot cyclists, pedestrians, and other vehicles that might well are behind them, even when the windowless rear doors or […] More
Coinciding with its unveiling for Japan, Subaru has introduced a series of original STI accessories for the new generation BRZ. The front-engined, rear-wheel drive 2+2 sports coupe can be specified with a more aggressive front spoiler lip and reworked bumper side trim that incorporates a pair of LED strips. Side skirt attachments are part of […] More
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 is based on the standard Mercedes GLS SUV. It costs twice as much as the GLS but is a lot more premium and plusher. The Maybach-affiliation to the SUV puts it right at the top with the likes of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and the Bentley Bentayga. It isn’t as expensive as the […] More
Toyota Gazoo Racing has officially released the new GR 86 through an online event which was held together with Subaru corporation. The new Toyota GR 86 is the third global model in TGR’s GR series following GR Supra and GR Yaris. The official market launch will take place in Japan in Autumn 2021. The original […] More
TopCar Design has an impressive Pagani collection that boasts of 6 cars including a Huayra Imola – one of the most expensive new Paganis with a start price of $5.4 million. They have recently acquired a 1 of 5 Pagani Zonda Revolucion, car #4 of 5. This is strictly a track car that Pagani introduced […] More
The Ford F-150 Hybrid. Photo: Ford Ford’s investment into electrified vehicles, along with trucks and SUVs, is paying off. Electrified vehicles hit a new record sales start, trucks reported best retail start in 13 years, and SUVs posted best first quarter retail sales since 2001, according to an April 1 company press release. Highlights below: […] More
April Fools pranks are still a thing and it’s not just for kids. Automakers try to pull pranks on the enthusiasts at times, too. Some happen to be a hit and some a miss. There was one by Volkswagen this year where it said it’s renaming itself as ‘Voltswagen’ in the States. It sure got […] More
Miller dominated the field in second practice for the Doha Grand Prix on Friday when he posted a 1m53.145s lap in the closing stages. However, he did so having been following Nakagami when the Japanese rider fell from his Honda at Turn 7. MotoGP rules stipulate a rider’s lap will be automatically cancelled if they […] More
Fascinating bit of trivia I learned today. For the subway chase sequence in the Italian Job remake, the crew had to convert the stunt 2003 Minis to electric drive because the city of LA wouldn’t allow any exhaust fumes in the metro tunnels. pic.twitter.com/qE5dY3Vn4n — Drivin’ Theater Club (@DrivinTheater) March 26, 2021 According to The […] More
This barely-used LFA, up for auction in Florida next month, looks fabulous in Steel Gray with a red interior Picture a Lexus LFA in your head, and I reckon it’ll be in a colour that pops. Probably Pearl Blue, given that a lot of the original press photos depicted an LFA painted thusly, or perhaps […] More
Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a national food service logistics provider, uses the Volvo VNR Electric — a zero-emission, battery-electric truck. Photo: QCD in Work Truck The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and Rocky Mountain Insitute (RMI) will be conducting Run on Less – Electric (RoL-E), a real-world electric truck technology demonstration featuring 13 […] More
Recent pictures sent in by our spy photographers show a BMW M2 test mule strolling around in the Swedish winter landscape. The car has some interesting features – or lacks some, whichever you want to put it, which got attention. Source link More
Nissan has unveiled a new race-inspired Patrol NISMO for the year 2021, exclusively available to the Middle East market. It marks an annual celebration to mark the brand’s 70th anniversary of the Patrol since 1951. The new Nissan Patrol NISMO combines refinement of a luxury car and performance of a sports car as well as […] More
Automobili Lamborghini enhances the connectivity options of the Huracan EVO lineup with new and updated navigation, safety, and entertainment features. This is possible thanks to the brand’s Lamborghini Connect suite which adds new peace of mind services via the UNICA app. In fact, Lambo is also the first manufacturer to incorporate Amazon Alexa in-car control. […] More
How can one forget the day the new 2021 Bronco was launched! Ford had all the momentum for the grand unveiling, but Jeep decided to play a spoilsport at the last minute. Jeep announced that the Wrangler will be launched with a V-8 engine, just hours before the Bronco was supposed to debut. Now, whether […] More
As if the world hasn’t been turned upside down as it is, we’re now receiving word that Porsche is actually developing a pickup truck through its newly announced partnership with Ford. This pickup truck will actually be positioned in the lower range of Porsche’s offerings and is expected to slot somewhere below the Macan – […] More
Genesis has revealed a new EV-based GT coupe concept car, the Genesis X Concept. This new model presents luxury and high-performance features in a form of EV GT concept and was quoted as the future of Genesis designs. The launch took place on a private rooftop in Los Angeles and to mark the occasion, Genesis […] More
Norris started the 2021 F1 season opener in seventh, one spot behind his new McLaren team-mate Daniel Ricciardo, but drove a measured race to finish fourth which included bold overtakes on Ricciardo and Pierre Gasly. Starting his third season as a Formula 1 driver, team boss Seidl believes Norris has put the lessons he learned […] More
Lexus accelerates its electrified future with LF-Z Electrified concept debut World Premiere of ‘LF-Z Electrified,’ a BEV Concept Car Symbolizing the Next Generation of Lexus•Lexus to accelerate the development of vehicles that meet the diversifying needs and lifestyles of customers around the world•The world premiere of the ‘LF-Z Electrified’, a BEV concept car that suggests […] More
Genesis X Concept unveiled •Genesis X Concept makes global debut in Los Angeles.•New model presents Genesis’ sustainable luxury in the form of an EV-based high-performance GT coupe concept car.•Genesis partnered with award-winning director, Jason Bergh, to create the ‘Genesis X California’ film, highlighting the dynamism of California’s car culture, Genesis’ pioneering spirit, and the promise […] More
The car you’re looking at is dubbed the Rinspeed Porsche R69 Turbo and while you’ve probably never heard of it, it is both fast and very rare. At the time of its launch in the 1980s, it was often referred to as the Porsche Testarossa. Each and every Rinspeed Porsche R69 Turbo started out life […] More
The F1 feeder series has made significant changes to its format for 2021, highlighted by a move to three races – two sprint events on Saturday, followed by a longer feature race on Sunday prior to the Formula 1 race. Forming the grids for the races involves an unconventional system, as Friday’s qualifying session sets […] More
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus has just revealed a road legal version of their SCG 007 Le Mans Hypercar, it’s called the 007S with ‘S’ denoting street. In July 2018, SCG became the first team to register interest for the new LMH class (Le Mans Hypercar) with the 007 race car, they plan to race in 2021 […] More
Pagani’s Huayra R, the car that’s supposed to be the swan song for the Huayra supercar is an 838-horsepower, V-12-powered track jewel. But for some reason, Pagani decided that’s it’s for the best to reveal the R using 3D animation and not the rear car. Which is lame. Source link More
While Mercedes-Benz officially opened up the cockpit of the EQS over the weekend, our spy photographers nabbed a few prototypes testing together in their homeland, with far less camo compared to our previous sightings. The pre-production cars only had their front and rear ends under wraps, revealing more of that soap-bar shape that makes it […] More
The Dutchman had headed into the Bahrain race as favourite for the victory, but ended up losing out to rival Lewis Hamilton after the world champion’s Mercedes team went aggressive with its strategy. But Red Bull’s ability to respond to what Mercedes was doing was hampered by it not having the same number of tyre […] More
Mir endured a tough weekend up to the race as the feeling he had on the GSX-RR last year had disappeared, saying he was “missing a lot” in qualifying. But the Suzuki rider was able to make a breakthrough with set-up ahead of the race and ghosted his way from 10th on the grid to […] More
When Toyota offered us some seat time in the 2021 Avalon TRD, we noticed the “TRD” on the name and decided to give it a try. TRD, for those who don’t know, means “Toyota Racing Development.” While the Avalon itself never struck us as a performance car, the TRD hinted that maybe we’d overlooked something. […] More
With news of the Mondeo’s impending demise emerging this month, we thought we’d pick something topical out of the classifieds Last week, we learned that Ford is to kill off the Mondeo. Production will end in 2022 as Ford seeks to refocus its efforts on – you guessed it – SUVs and electrification. There are […] More
MINI USA announced more details for the new 2022 Countryman Boardwalk Edition. This model offers an extended list of standard equipment and some new design ideas. Based on the Cooper S variant, the Countryman Boardwalk Edition comes with exclusive color combinations, expressive design, and a cozy interior. As it comes to the outside of the […] More
Is this a surface NASCAR is serious about racing on? It is incredibly easy, albeit unfair, to “armchair quarterback” in some situations and I suppose the attempt by NASCAR to put its Cup Series back on dirt for the first time since 1970 can be considered one of those situations. Still, I am going to […] More
The story of Alpina began in 1962, when a young engineering student named Burkard Bovensiepen mounted a Weber dual carburettor to his BMW 1500. The carburettor system was manufactured in Burkard father’s precision component factory and the way it changed the performance of the 1500 caught a lot of attention from a lot of people. […] More
