Kia has released a teaser video of its upcoming, rear-wheel drive 2018 Kia GT, along with the claim that it is the fastest-accelerating Kia ever. How fast? Try 5.1 seconds. It should be pointed out though, the time was recorded at Kia’s test track adjacent to the Namyang R&D centre …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG GT R laps the Nurburgring in just 7:10.92 [video]
The Mercedes-AMG GT R has spent most of its formative years at the Nurburgring. So, just how fast does the production car go around the famed circuit? Fast, very fast. Sport Auto recently took the AMG flagship around the Green Hell and posted the incredible lap time of 7 min 10.92 …
Read More »120 brand new BMWs crushed in U.S. train derailment
Look away if you are a car lover as this could be your worse nightmare! Around 120 brand new BMWs have been damaged when a car transporting train derailed in South Carolina recently. According to BMW, the damaged vehicles include the X3, X4, X5 and X6 models which were headed …
Read More »2018 Toyota Supra spied on film at the Nürburgring
The highly anticipated all-new Toyota Supra has been caught stretching its legs at the Nürburgring. Co-developed with BMW, the Supra is expected to employ a hybrid all-wheel drive powertrain in range-topping guise, with lesser variants featuring inline four- or six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines borrowed from BMW. The S55 twin-turbocharged inline-six …
Read More »Range Rover Sport masters Downhill Alpine Ski Challenge [video]
Land Rover has chosen the Alpine ski course in Mürren, Switzerland to demonstrate the off road capability of its Range Rover Sport. The all-terrain performance SUV is the first-ever production vehicle to attempt the fearsome ski run. Piloted by renowned race and stunt driver Ben Collins, the Range Rover Sport tackled the …
Read More »Watch the Lexus LC 500 engine transformed into a 391kW beast [video]
The customised Lexus LC 500 showcased at this year’s SEMA is no doubt the star of the Lexus booth. But more impressive is what’s underneath the bonnet. The Lexus 2UR-GSE 5.0-litre V8 engine already incorporates leading-edge performance technologies such as direct-injection, dual VVT-i and VVTiE camshaft actuation. It pumps out …
Read More »2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 smashes old model’s Nurburgring time [video]
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has lapped the Nürburgring over 11 seconds faster than its predecessor. “To be almost 12 seconds [11.67s] quicker than the 5th-generation ZL1 is a testament to the advanced design and technology of the new ZL1,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro Chief Engineer. The new Camaro ZL1’s …
Read More »Full Self-Driving Tesla Drives and Parks Itself [video]
Last week, Tesla announced that all their vehicles being produced now have full self-driving hardware. In the press release, the company said the Model S, Model X and Model 3 will have the hardware needed for full self-driving capability “at a safety level substantially greater than that of a human …
Read More »2016 Rally Legend ends in tragic crash that kills a spectator
The 2016 Rally Legend came to a sad and tragic end after a spectator was killed at a special stage in San Marino, Italy. The accident happened early this morning when the #44 Renault Clio Maxi of Bonaso Enrico and Palazzi Alice went off the road at high speed and …
Read More »Honda NSX recreates “Hummingbird” geoglyph in Californian desert [video]
Honda has combined its all-new NSX hybrid supercar with advanced GPS visualisation equipment to recreate one of the world’s most famous geoglyphs – huge artworks that can be viewed in full only from high altitude. The ‘NSX Driving Drawing’ – depicting the ‘Hummingbird’ geoglyph in the Nazca Desert in Peru …
Read More »2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 R Coupe caught pounding the Nürburgring
The BMW M4 GTS may soon have a challenger in the form of the Mercedes-AMG C63 R Coupe. Spotted pounding the Nürburgring recently by YouTube poster, Supercarsfromeu076, the “R” variant will likely take its spot as the range-topper following the footsteps of the Mercedes-AMG GT R – the first model …
Read More »End of the road for Holden Cruze
As Ford turns off the lights at its manufacturing plant in Broadmeadows today, Australia’s last locally-built Holden Cruze rolls off the assembly line in Elizabeth, South Australia. The milestone signals the start of Holden’s transition from manufacturing to becoming a design, engineering and importing business for the long-term. This morning …
Read More »Bentley owners won’t have to stop for fuel soon with Filld
Bentley owners might soon never have to stop for fuel, thanks to the luxury brand’s on-demand fuel-delivery service with Filld – a mobile app-based service. The collaboration with Filld, an American technology start-up, is part of Bentley’s on-going Connected Car strategy. The service will initially be available to customers in …
Read More »DS Virgin Racing unveils Season 3 Formula E livery
Citroen’s DS Virgin Racing has released a video unveiling its new Formula E livery, ahead of the third seaon’s start on 9 October in Hong Kong. Shot over 10 hours in thunderstorm conditions in the abandoned streets and walkways of Manchester’s Media City, the video opens with a panning shot …
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