On the one side are the teams who are constantly trying to push the boundaries of the regulations when it comes to flexible bodywork. Then, fighting them is the FIA which is constantly having to find ways of policing the matter to ensure that teams aren’t exploiting things too much. The FIA’s latest move, to […] More
A British company is working on a modern take of the iconic 1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB and plans to complete the first example in October. The car is coming to life thanks to RML Group, the same company that created the wild Nissan Juke R a few years ago, and will be dubbed the […] More
Toyota FIA World Endurance Championship star Kobayashi is one of six drivers registered to share the ST-Q class car, entered by Rookie Racing, in Super Taikyu’s blue riband event on May 22-23, according to a 52-car entry list released on Wednesday. He will be joined by SUPER GT regulars Takuto Iguchi, Takamitsu Matsui and Hiroaki […] More
Mitsubishi has quietly announced that it will revive the Ralliart brand. The Japanese car manufacturer killed off the Ralliart brand in early 2010 but during the company’s recent earnings call, it confirmed that the brand will be making a comeback. Accompanying the announcement was a single image of a Mitsubishi Triton / L200 outfitted with […] More
Having scaled it back to pretty much nothing over 10 years ago, Mitsubishi has decided to revive its performance sub-brand At the height of its powers, Ralliart seemed unstoppable. Its European division, founded as Andrew Cowan Motorsports in 1983 before adopting the Ralliart Europe banner a year later, delivered four consecutive World Rally Championship drivers […] More
A map alleging to be a part of the playable area of the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto Series has surfaced online. Although Rockstar has not yet released any official information about the game and has barely acknowledged its existence, the map that was posted to Imgur is fueling speculation among gamers. Since […] More
Feeney was part of a five-strong contingent sharing the two Red Bull Holdens at the South Australian circuit, joining T8’s regular drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Jamie Whincup and Bathurst co-drivers Garth Tander and Craig Lowndes. The quintet spent the day cycling between the team’s two cars taking sponsors, guests and fans for rides. It […] More
The new generation Land Rover Defender will not rust, as its body is made of aluminum, but if for some reason someone wants to go for a rusty look, they should give Niels van Roij Design a call. The Belgian coachbuilder, which has signed some cool projects over the years such as the Rolls-Royce Wraith […] More
Ferrari has produced some incredible supercars over the decades and the F50 is one of the finest. This particular example is even more special than most. Not only is it painted in a shade of silver dubbed Argento Nurburgring but it has also been fitted with a straight-pipe system from Tubi that allows the 4.8-liter […] More
What you’re looking at is a perfect example of a Porsche 964 Carrera RS in a true ‘brand-new’ condition that has barely been driven since it left the factory back in 1991. The odometer shows just 164 km (102 miles), which makes it quite possibly the lowest-mileage 964 Carrera RS on the planet. The specific […] More
The brutal 2021 Audi RS6 Avant tuned by MTM last year is the main star of a short film shot in the Alps. The video comes from Auditography, and if you’re familiar with their creations, you know what to expect: closeups of the car and short acceleration bursts, wrapped in an artsy package and sprinkled […] More
Small Danish exotic automaker Zenvo Automotive has brought the TSR-S to the United Kingdom. The limited edition hypercar will meet customers and aficionados in a comprehensive event program this summer that will include dynamic and static displays. “The reception to Zenvo Automotive in the UK has been fantastic, and we’re very excited to share the […] More
New research suggests that electric vehicles are a more efficient solution for powering cars than hydrogen. Moreover, the analysis suggests that the cost of creating hydrogen for cars as well as e-fuels could lead to a deeper dependency on fossil fuels. Although electric propulsion seems to be taking over the automotive world, automakers like Toyota […] More
No one wants to be on the bad side of the law, but the driver of this silver Honda Civic actually managed to get in trouble in a truly bizarre way. Details about this incident are scarce but we know it was filmed from the dashcam of a patrol car somewhere in the U.S. on […] More
Motorists up and down the East Coast have been treated to an unwelcome sight as gas stations are packed and running out of fuel. The ransomware attack that crippled Colonial Pipeline, which provides 45 percent of the East Coast’s fuel supply, has spurred panic buying and this has drastically increased demand for gasoline at a […] More
Although the standard wheelbase Tiguan was already facelifted in Europe, the long-wheelbase version (known as the Allspace in Europe and simply as the Tiguan in North America) has finally joined in on the fun. That means new exterior design, new interior design, new tech, new colors, and more. Since this is just an update, though, […] More
The one-race suspension of Paul Wolfe was part of several penalties NASCAR issued on Tuesday regarding unsecured lug nuts in races last weekend at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Wolfe was suspended and fined $20,000 as Logano’s No. 22 Ford was found to have two unsecured lug nuts following Sunday’s race. Team Penske confirmed engineer Jonathan Hassler […] More
Ford is recalling no less than 661,000 Explorers in North America due to an issue with their roof rails. Documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveal that it inquired about the issue in early 2020 after receiving 11 reports of roof rail covers detaching from the SUV. The NHTSA asked Ford […] More
Aftermarket accessories are big business and Ford is looking to cash in by unveiling nearly 200 upgrades for the 2021 Bronco. It’s a diverse collection as customers can get car covers and door storage bags as well as side steps and rock rails. The company also offers an assortment of different fender flares as well […] More
Questions over the design of the Red Bull rear wing in particular were floated in Barcelona last weekend after Lewis Hamilton suggested its design was ‘bendy’. The inference was that Red Bull could be exploiting a more flexible wing that rotates down on the straights to boost top speed, but then comes up back up […] More
Harley-Davidson introduced the electric LiveWire motorcycle in 2018 and now the company is turning LiveWire into its own brand. According to the motorcycle giant, the new LiveWire brand will “redefine” electric motorcycles as well as deliver the “best experience for the urban rider, with personality and soul.” That isn’t much to go on, but Harley-Davidson […] More
This morning at Calvary Chapel, Albuquerque, NM, there was a live-streamed celebration of life for Bobby Unser. It was a life worth celebrating. Bobby, who died Sunday, May 2, aged 87, was a highly charismatic man, and a wonderful driver. Even now, 40 years since his retirement from Indy car racing, his stats put him […] More
Spy photographers have caught the facelifted Porsche Cayenne on multiple occasions, but now we’re getting our first glimpse at the updated Cayenne Coupe. Looking instantly recognizable, the model has a revised grille with a more rectangular shape and more pronounced horizontal bars. We can also see enlarged air intakes that now have a single lower […] More
A man from California has been arrested after he received more than $5 million in Payment Protection Program loans during the coronavirus pandemic and purchased vehicles including a Ferrari 458 Italia, a Lamborghini Aventador S, and a Bentley Continental GT. The U.S. attorney in the Central District of California announced this week that 38-year-old Mustafa […] More
Cammish was left high and dry for 2021 after commercial considerations forced him out of the Team Dynamics Honda line-up, after just one season of a two-year deal. The 32-year-old has instead lined up a return to the Porsche Carrera Cup GB, in which he is a two-time champion, but got a last-minute call-up to […] More
If you were compiling a list of cars that to turn into a recovery vehicle for navigating the wilds of Utah, a Chevrolet Corvair wagon probably wouldn’t figure in your top 5000 vehicles. But that’s exactly what Matt from YouTube channel Matt’s Off Road Recovery picked for this incredible build. If you’re not familiar with […] More
The Eurofarma Team reported that Mauricio is feeling fine, “with only mild symptoms” of the virus that has swept the world. In his place the team has selected da Costa, who won the recent Monaco E-Prix for DS Techeetah. He is scheduled to arrive in Sao Paulo on Thursday, ahead of this weekend’s round at […] More
The French truly can make anything sound sexy. For instance, this Bugatti is officially referred to as the “Chiron habillé par Hermès,” which translates to old race car driver dressed by some guy with wings on his shoes (or hypercar designed with the help of a high-end designer, depending on your predilections). More to the […] More
When the Dakar Rally left its previous home in South America in 2020 as part of a five-year deal with Saudi Arabia, it had left the door open to add more countries to the route after the Gulf nation’s first-year exclusivity clause had expired. However, with travel restrictions preventing rally director David Castera from carrying […] More
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Demon models are among the most insane muscle cars launched in recent memory and given the popularity of them, it’s little surprise that Dodge decided to launch the Super Stock variant in the second half of 2020. The Super Stoke is based on the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody […] More
Ford denied us the pleasure of driving a powerful V-8 Bronco, but it looks like the automaker is covering it up in different ways. Or, another way to look at it is Ford is rewarding the customers for taking longer than expected to deliver the Bronco. What the reward is, you ask? Well, you will […] More
In an effort to get more track time in preparation for the Cup Series debut at Circuit of the Americas on May 23, Custer will compete in the Xfinity race that weekend, driving the No. 17 Ford for SS Green Light Racing. Jason Miller will serve as Custer’s crew chief and sponsorship will come from […] More
Sometimes finding a Party Mode online event within DIRT 5 requires a significant wait to find enough active players, but thanks to the latest update, that’s all changed. Out now, the free Red Bull Revolution update adds cross-platform multiplayer matchmaking for those on PlayStation, Xbox and PC – with even Google Stadia joining in […] More
Jaguar’s futile attempt to take on BMW and Mercedes is over. As Automotive News explains in an in-depth look at Jaguar’s turnaround plans, former CEO Ralf Speth’s ambitions to sell one million Jaguar and Land Rover cars globally, didn’t work, and landed the company with a massive debt, putting the entire future of the Jaguar brand […] More
A beautiful, unmolested 1991 Acura NSX has found its way to the used car market through Cars & Bids and has a lot of things going for it that most other NSXs on the market don’t. For starters, this NSX has only covered 13,600 miles (21,887 km) since new and service records show most of […] More
Stewart appeared to be taking an old-school route to the top of U.S. open-wheel racing in the 1990s, winning the USAC National Midget, Sprint and Silver Crown titles in 1995 and joining the Menard team for the newly created Indy Racing League in 1996. After scoring a second place on his debut in 1996, Stewart […] More
We already know that the Porsche 911 will most likely be the last of the brand’s cars to transition into an electric vehicle, and rightfully so, I might add. However, as of today, there aren’t any real electric sports cars on the market. I suppose you could argue that the new Tesla Roadster is a […] More
The mule car testing programme continues this week in Barcelona, with Red Bull Racing and Alfa Romeo joining the programme, and Alpine running for a second time after an earlier session in Bahrain. Further dry testing is planned with AlphaTauri in Austria, followed by Red Bull, Aston Martin and Haas at Silverstone, and then finally […] More
Were you planning on teaching your little one how to ride a bike this summer? Well, then, you could do so in style, with the new Bentley Balance Bike. Aimed at kids aged 3+, the new bike has entered the luxury automaker’s catalog, alongside the Trike, ride-on car, and other such products, and doesn’t cost […] More
Heritage Customs, an offshoot of Niels van Roij Design, has made pre-rusted parts for the new Land Rover Defender Rust adds a certain kind of charm to older cars. When it’s just a little harmless surface corrosion (as opposed to terminal structural rot), the brown stuff adds character. You’re likely not looking for that kind […] More
Presented at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show without an apostrophe in its name, the third-generation Kia Ceed is now getting ready for its mid-cycle refresh. The 2022 Proceed was already spotted testing last week, and now the regular hatchback and estate (SW) models have made their spy debut too, and we expect the XCeed jacked-up […] More
Hot on the heels of the new CSL DD wheel base, which will offer a new entry point to direct drive technology, Fanatec has announced the new CSL Pedals. The aim is to deliver a lower barrier to entry into the Fanatec sim racing ecosystem than previous models. Priced at a low $79.95/€79.95, you get […] More
Despite very similar looks, the same engine, and similar pricing, Ferrari is cutthroat serious that the Portofino (and the new Portofino M) is not just a convertible version of the Roma. We could probably argue this point all day long, but we’re not here to argue today. Instead, we’re here to talk about why the […] More
Ferrari finished as the leading midfield team in Spain on Sunday as Charles Leclerc took a comfortable fourth-place finish, having spent the first stint keeping Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas behind. Teammate Carlos Sainz was unable to regain places from Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo after a slow start, but took seventh place to help Ferrari close […] More
The National Transportation Safety Board has released results of its preliminary investigation into a fatal Tesla Model S crash that occurred in Spring, Texas, in April. Police state that the Model S veered off a road before hitting a tree and catching fire. Both occupants were killed and first responders were shocked when they apparently […] More
The first-ever electric M car uses artificial sound created with the help of film composes Hans Zimmer For a lot of electric car buyers, the idea of having the biggest noise source taken out of the equation is an appealing prospect. However, car manufacturers are having to add back in some of what’s been lost. […] More
Shelby American has released pricing details and technical specifications for the 2021 Shelby GT Mustang. Anyone who owns a Ford Mustang from the 2018 model year onwards can head to Shelby American for the modifications or if they’d prefer, they can purchase a modified Mustang directly from Shelby itself. Pricing for the package starts at […] More
Good morning and welcome to our daily digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with… All-Electric Porsche Macan Will Have More Range Than The Taycan If there’s one chink in the Porsche Taycan electric sedan’s armor, it’s the so-so electric driving range. The Taycan 4S is rated at just 227 miles by the […] More
Collecting cars is a relatively new YouTube channel that focuses on quality rather than quantity. When you click on the video and Chris Harris appears in it, you know it’s going to be some epic content. Although the man doesn’t need much introduction, the Leonard Collection definitely does. There’s an obvious focus on significant cars, […] More
Hamilton and Verstappen went wheel-to-wheel for the fourth time in four events so far this season, with the Red Bull driver seizing the lead from his Mercedes rival with an aggressive move at the first corner of the Barcelona race. After he recovered to score a third victory of the season in a charging drive […] More
