An accident involving a Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD and a single-cab Toyota Hilux was caught on camera in Thailand. The Lamborghini driver was clearly at fault, with his supecar being T-boned by the pickup crossing the highway. The incident happened on November 24 near the Sukhothai Airport. A parade of Lamborghini models including several examples […] More
The circuit hosts races for both series in the summer months, as thousands of racing fans head to the Catalan capital for action under the Spanish sun. The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix is set to take place on 4 June, with Spaniards Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz will be hoping to give the fans […] More
It seems that you can find all sorts of things on eBay, even a tuned single-cab widebody ute based on the Renault 5 from the ’80s. This unique conversion is located in Taunton, UK, and is currently listed for sale at £8,000 ($9,673). The custom build is based on a second-generation 1987 Renault 5 three-door […] More
McLaren slipped from fourth to fifth after being outscored by Alpine, which produced a less reliable but still faster car, and the Woking team wasn’t helped by Daniel Ricciardo’s well-documented struggles. Norris acknowledged McLaren’s car wasn’t good enough to do much more than it did and says P5 is where the team belongs. “Yeah, it’s where we […] More
Monika Dernai, the head of the sustainability team at BMW, said this week that one simple way of reducing waste and the impact of automobiles on the environment is simply to make them last longer. “We really need to think about prolonging the life of cars; not having a used car market where you sell […] More
It’s no surprise that the rise of quick-shifting automatic transmissions has led to an overall decline in traditional manual transmission offerings in the auto industry. In recent years, this has led to the creation of the saying “save the manuals” in hopes that automakers will hold out for us enthusiasts. However, a new study conducted […] More
This month’s Bahrain 8 Hours finale marked the end of the all-professional GTE division in the WEC, amid a shift in manufacturer interest to the new Hypercar class for prototype cars. GTE Pro had been a permanent staple of the championship since its rebirth in 2012 and was loved by fans across the world for […] More
The Dutchman enjoyed an early end to the 2022 contest where his run of dominant form over the second half of the season meant he wrapped up his second drivers’ crown at the Japanese Grand Prix. This was in stark contrast to his maiden title success in 2021 which went down to a nail-biting finale […] More
This time a year ago, Super Formula Lights race winner Sato was something of an unexpected choice to drive the Red Bull-sponsored machine that ended up being run by Team Goh following service provider Servus Japan’s split from previous partner Team Mugen. With Japan’s border restrictions preventing a pukka Red Bull junior in the mould […] More
BMW just presented the most exclusive special model the company has ever produced, the BMW 3.0 CSL, a masterpiece of engineering embodying the essence from 50 years of racing passion and expressing its historic roots through its design. The new BMW 3.0 CSL combines unique design with pure performance, the model was developed with the […] More
Production of the all-electric Fisker Ocean recently kicked off at Magna Steyr’s production facility in Graz, Austria and in this newly-released video, we can see just what it is like to see the Ocean being built. A 3-minute timelapse video released by the car manufacturer shows the full production process and how each and every […] More
The facelifted Kia Seltos has touched down on Australian shores with many of the same updates introduced in overseas markets. Kia Australia will sell the facelifted Seltos in four trims, dubbed the S, Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line, available with two powertrain options. Prices kick off at AU$29,500 ($19,956) for the S and increase to AU$32,700 […] More
Porsche might be working on the new and fully electric successors of the Boxster and Cayman sportscars, but we still can’t get over the swan song of the current ICE-powered generation, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. A stunning example of the latter was sold by Autowelt Schweiz AG in Zurich, Switzerland, featuring a total black […] More
BMW announced today that it will invest a further €1 billion ($1.04 billion USD at current exchange rates) in its Hungarian iFactory to add a high-voltage battery assembly facility for Neue Klasse vehicles. The facility will be located in Debrecen, Hungary, on the site of the iFactory, on which construction started in June 2022. BMW […] More
Electric automaker Lucid has launched a new page on its website promising the “most convenient way to put a Lucid Air in your garage.” The “Available Now” page seems to skip the custom ordering process in favor of a number of pre-configured Air sedans. According to the page, they’re ready for delivery too. Lucid has […] More
The TechArt GTstreet R is one of the most outlandish Porsche 911-based models out there and thanks to a collaboration with a Filipino artist, the tuner has unveiled an especially unique example. The GTstreet R in question is currently on display at the Manila Auto Salon and features an exterior with artwork from multi-media artist […] More
A short video of an altercation between a cyclist and a driver in a Jaguar F-Pace in London, UK, has been making the rounds lately. Now, we’re getting details from the bike rider about exactly what went down. Here’s how he justified standing in front of an SUV before his bike was demolished under its […] More
For quite some time, prices of used Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarens were stagnate and showed little sign of increasing. Over the past couple of years, however, prices have started to rise and this particular unit is one of the priciest we’ve come across. Listed up for auction through Bring a Trailer, this SLR McLaren is a […] More
Organizers announced this week that the Calgary International Auto and Truck Show will not be held in 2023. The auto show cited a lack of vehicles due to the global supply chain disruptions as a reason for the cancelation. The Calgary Motor Dealers Association made the decision not to hold the show on November 17, […] More
After Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter takeover was made official, several automakers temporarily stopped paying for advertising on the social network. Now, it seems that a few brands are skeptical enough about the new ownership to have stopped posting completely. This week, the VW Group reiterated its position that all of its brands should halt […] More
Black Friday has become a holiday in its own right as retailers heavily discount products in the hopes of enticing customers to spend big. With that in mind, we’re asking our readers what are the best automotive accessories to scoop up on Black Friday? Options are virtually limitless, but we’ll list of few of our […] More
The Honda ZR-V, which is what the North American Honda HR-V is called in Japan, China, and Europe, will soon be getting a makeover by Mugen. The Japanese tuner teased the upgrades with a single photo showing the modified SUV. After increasing the brightness of the dark teaser we can see the Mugen parts that […] More
The WRC had indicated earlier this year a desire to add a desert event in the region, which has been described by the championship’s event director Simon Larkin as a “missing piece” from the series schedule. It was anticipated that an event, understood to be held in Saudi Arabia, would be included in next year’s […] More
The Volkswagen Group led the pack in electric vehicle registrations in Europe last month, with models from its many brands accounting for a full quarter of all EV sales. The automaker led competitors like Stellantis, BMW, and even Tesla. In total, Volkswagen Group brands like Audi, Porsche, Škoda, Cupra, and, of course, VW, sold 29,996 […] More
The Woking-based squad caused a stir in the middle of 2020 when it emerged that it was renewing an historic partnership with Gulf, which had originally been a team partner as long ago as 1968. From the 2020 British GP, McLaren’s cars carried the famous blue and orange colours of Gulf as part of a […] More
Hyundai Motor Company announced it will work with Italian design firm GFG Style, notably its father and son founders Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro, to rebuild the influential 1974 Pony Coupe Concept that young Giorgetto created for Hyundai’s debut at the 1974 Turin Motor Show. The rebuilt concept will be shown in the springtime. Hyundai Motor […] More
The reigning F3 champion set a 1m35.908s lap of Yas Marina Circuit during Friday’s morning session, the quickest across all three days of the test. He led from Virtuosi driver Jack Doohan, who finished sixth in F2 this season, and runner-up Theo Pourchaire. Day 1 Richard Verschoor topped the opening day of the test, beating […] More
Thierry Bolloré warned that the chip crisis wasn’t going away anytime soon shortly before his abrupt departure as Jaguar Land Rover CEO, and now we know just how bad the situation has got for the British luxury carmaker. JLR is reducing vehicle output at its UK plants until March 2023 as it attempts to tackle […] More
The team secured the position in Abu Dhabi after finishing equal on points with Aston Martin, and winning on a countback of best individual race finish. It was the best result in the standings for the Sauber-run operation since it finished sixth in 2012, and followed two eighth places and a ninth in the three […] More
It all goes down to the wire in Bahrain in the WEC title decider, with the joys and despair captured by the latest instalment of the documentary that goes into the most intimate parts of the paddock to reveal what really goes on. Starting with team personnel arriving at the Bahrain International Circuit, each squad […] More
As previously reported, the WRC has been keen to re-establish a more global calendar akin to its schedule prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a lengthy delay the FIA has now ratified a reshuffled 2023 schedule with an anticipated round in the Middle East, thought to be Saudi Arabia, absent from the calendar. The season […] More
First it was the BMW heated seat subscription fiasco, and now this: Mercedes is poised to introduce an online subscription fee of $1,200 (£992) per year in the US for customers who want to unlock faster acceleration in its electric cars. The acceleration subscription will be available to purchase on its Mercedes-EQ EQE 350 and […] More
A video showing Lewis Hamilton driving an R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R around the streets of Japan has been posted to his social media channels. The F1 driver handles the car… briskly to say the least. We have to say though, seeing a Formula 1 legend behind the wheel of the JDM legend is something we […] More
Polestar is eager to build vehicles in Europe but has suggested it might be another five years before it’s possible. The Swedish car manufacturer currently builds the 2 sedan at Volvo’s Taizhou factory in Luqiao, China while the forthcoming Polestar 3 will be built in both Chengdu, China and Volvo’s factory in Harlestonn, South Carolina. […] More
Ahead of his move to Aston Martin for 2023, Alonso was permitted to complete a first run with the team earlier this week in the post-season test at the Yas Marina Circuit. Alonso completed 97 laps in the Aston Martin AMR22 car, and said he was now “100-plus” per cent happy with his decision to leave Alpine for […] More
Binotto had found himself at the centre of F1’s rumour mill on the eve of the season finale in Abu Dhabi when stories emerged that Ferrari was lining up Alfa Romeo boss Fred Vasseur to replace him. Ferrari moved quickly to deny the story though, with Binotto and the team’s drivers repeatedly playing down talk […] More
Spanish police in the city of Madrid have purchased 169 electrified vehicles from BMW to renew a portion of its vehicle fleet. The authorities will take delivery of BMW i3, BMW 225xe Active Tourer, BMW 220i Active Tourer, BMW 530i, and BMW X5 xDrive30d models as part of the deal with the German car manufacturer. […] More
While Ferrari made a step forward in 2022 and finished runner-up in both championships, its best result since 2018, the year was not without its disappointments. And in particular, Ferrari found itself in the firing line after seeing a number of possible victories ruined by poor reliability, strategy errors or driver mistakes. Reflecting on the […] More
Stellantis doesn’t believe it can make affordable electric vehicles in Europe and is weighing up the possibility of building EVs in India for potential export to the Old Continent. While recently speaking with the media on his first trip to India since taking over the reigns of Stellantis, chief executive Carlos Tavares said that the […] More
Double MotoGP podium finisher Marquez will switch from Honda after three seasons – one with the factory squad in 2020 and two with LCR in 2021/2022 – to Ducati after signing a deal with Gresini to ride a year-old Desmosedici in 2023. Marquez was released by Honda to test the Ducati in the first pre-season […] More
As per this season, the Japanese marque will field six GR Supra crews, four of which will continue with unchanged line-ups from 2022. These are Rookie Racing (Kenta Yamashita/Kazuya Oshima), Racing Project Bandoh (Yuji Kunimoto/Sena Sakaguchi), Cerumo (Yuji Tachikawa/Hiroaki Ishiura) and SARD (Yuhi Sekiguchi/Yuichi Nakayama). TOM’S will maintain three of its four drivers from 2022, […] More
The Japanese manufacturer announced on Friday that Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway and Jose Maria Lopez will again race the #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid and that reigning champions Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa will stay together in the #8 Le Mans Hypercar. Lopez, who won the WEC title with Kobayashi and Conway in 2019/20 […] More
The Japanese manufacturer has confirmed that Kotaka, last year’s Super Formula Lights champion, will take the place at Kondo Racing vacated by Formula E-bound Fenestraz alongside Kenta Yamashita next season. It follows the news of 2023 Alfa Romeo Formula 1 reserve Theo Pourchaire dropping out of the running for the seat in favour of a […] More
For the first time since the turbo hybrid rules were introduced in 2014, Mercedes failed to win either a drivers’ or constructors’ championship this year. But with F1 history books often showing that dominant teams can spend years in the doldrums once they are finally beaten, Mercedes knows that there is a risk this year’s dip in form may not be a […] More
Gen3 may be the single biggest change drivers have faced in the five-litre era of touring car racing in Australia. When Car of the Future replaced Project Blueprint for the 2013 Supercars season there were a lot of technical changes. Some, such as the independent rear suspension and the move from 17 to 18-inch rims, […] More
The pair have been called up by the factory-backed Melbourne Performance Centre squad for its GT tilt during the Adelaide 500 weekend. MPC is looking to secure a second consecutive Aussie GT crown for Yasser Shahin, who will have Mies alongside him for Adelaide. Shahin and Mies teamed up to take victory in the final […] More
Praga’s eye-catching Bohema is a supercar unlike any other and hot on the heels of its unveiling, Top Gear had the opportunity to check it out in person. Powering the Praga Bohema is a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 sourced from a Nissan GT-R that is then modified by Litchfield in the UK. In addition to converting […] More
The Hyundai Santa Fe family has grown in Australia with the launch of the new Hybrid variant, the first hybrid SUV to be sold by the automaker Down Under. Powering the Santa Fe Hybrid is a 1.6-liter T-GDi Smartstream engine supplemented by a 44.2 kW electric motor that draws power from a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion […] More
Polestar has just built the 100,000th example of its all-electric 2 sedan, widely regarded as one of the best EVs currently on sale. The Swedish car manufacturer commenced production of the 2 some two and a half years ago at Volvo’s Taizhou plant in Luqiao, China. Making this production milestone particularly impressive is the fact […] More
