Lotus Wants To Return To Helping Other Companies With Handling
While it may not be in supercar or hypercar territory, anyone that drove a Mark I Toyota MR2 noticed one small badge on the back of the car. The Mk I MR2 was one of the best handling cars of the 1980’s to come out of Japan. As well, throughout the 1990’s, Lotus Engineering, the …
McLaren Investigating Synthetic Fuel
As revealed on CarScoops today, McLaren Automotive Group is looking into keeping the internal combustion engine a reality in the future. According to COO Jens Ludman, McLaren is already working on building a development testbed car that would run entirely on synthetic fuel. The research goal is to compare the viability of synthetic fuel against …
Abt Audi RS6-R Wagon Is Brutally Gorgeous [Gallery]
The USA is soon to get the 2020 Audi RS6 Avant wagon. However, for German tuning house Abt, the base 590 HP seemed a touch anemic. This is why, according to EVO Magazine, they decided to give it a small massage up to 730 HP. And then give it looks to scare off small animals …
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Spied, Some Specs Revealed
There is a track drivers dream currently from Porsche in the 718 Cayman GT4. It has been known for a little while that a more hardcore version was coming. Now, as reported by CarBuzz, the upcoming 718 Cayman GT4 RS has broken cover and some juicy specs have been revealed. NOTE: All images used in …
First Drive – 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S (All The Videos)
First Drive – 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S The guys at Smoking Tire got their hands on the all-new 992 Turbo S. In terms of Porsche models that get us going, this is the one that sits on top of the range. Recently it has become the daily driver in the Porsche lineup, the true …
Ferrari F40 vs Ferrari F50
Ferrari F40 vs Ferrari F50 This is not a new video, but it has to be one of my favorites and a recent conversation with my friends Kenny and Dan reminded me to watch it again (and to share with you guys). This is a comparison video is from back in the day when Chris …
Top Gear Just Posted the Tastiest “Best of Supercars” Video Compilation
We saw that Top Gear just posted a Best of Season 27 Supercars video compilation. It is about 12 minutes long and include the Ferrari Pista, Honda NSX, McLaren 720S, McLaren P1 and Porsche GT2RS. It is epic and worth watching. Turn up and volume and enjoy.
Gemballa Mirage GT Wrecked By Owner In NYC
Today, a Gemballa Mirage GT, one of only 25 ever upgraded from the base Porsche Carrera GT by the world famous tuning house, was crashed multiple times by its owner in New York City. View this post on Instagram Security camera footage of the Mirage GT crash 🎥 Via @indujan_ Video @wst_bank #carswithoutlimits #porsche #carrera …
Mercedes-AMG EQS Ready To Fight Tesla & Porsche EVs
As reported on CarBuzz, not only is Mercedes-Benz flagship EV in the EQS coming. It’s now been revealed that Mercedes-AMG will have their own high-performance version. While the regular EQS has been known for a while to be coming with the equivalent of 469 HP and 560 lbs-ft of torque via dual motors, the AMG …
McLaren 765LT Pricing & Base Specs Announced
As reported on AutoEvolution, the McLaren 765LT has finally had its starting price, and base specs finalized. There’s really no use beating around the bush. The 765LT will start at $358,000. In perspective, that is more than a Ferrari 812 Superfast or a Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S. It’s almost $100,000 more than a Lamborghini …
Lamborghini Huracán Performante Twin Turbo Kit Is Insane
As reported on EVO, AMS Performance out of Chicago has recently released their Alpha 9 tuning kit for the baby Lambo. While the Huracán Performante is already known for it’s V10 pushing out 631 BHP, in the tuner world, that apparently is just a starting number. By attaching a pair of Garrett turbochargers, two intercoolers, …
24 Hours Of LeMans Latest Race To Be Postponed
With many races being postponed or outright cancelled, the 24 Hours of LeMans has also been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic. From a press release on the FIA World Endurance Championship official page, the world famous race has been pushed back from its traditional June timeframe to September 19 and 20, 2020. This postponement …
McLaren Furloughs Some Staff, Formula 1 Drivers Take Pay Cut
As originally reported on AutoBlog, McLaren Automotive Group, which includes the Formula 1 arm, McLaren Automotive, and McLaren Special Operations (MSO), has furloughed staff to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Senior management in all three arms of the company have taken drastic pay cuts. Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz …
From Autos to Watches – A Conversation With Automotive and Watch Designer Matthew Humpries
From Morgan Motor to MHD Watches and Beyond When Matthew Humpries was just 21 years old, he was appointed head of Morgan Motor Company’s design department. This is a fact that he should be very proud of, but something I believe he doesn’t consider his crowning achievement. Since then he has gone on to do …
Low Mileage Lamborghini Miura SV For Sale
As reported on CarScoops, the lowest mileage Lamborghini Miura SV in the world is up for sale. Originally sold to the Saudi Royal Family in 1972, it spent much of its early years hidden away in a warehouse. As it was destined for a VIP, Lamborghini fitted this specific Miura with a double aero canard …
Jaguar Land Rover Deploys An Army Of Vehicles To Help Fight COVID-19
As reported on CarScoops, Jaguar Land Rover Group has, in light of the current health crisis, sent out over 160 cars and SUV’s to help fight COVID-19. In the UK, 57 vehicles, including 27 new Land Rover Defenders, were issued to the British Red Cross. These vehicles are slated to provide medical aid and food …
Like New 1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary For Sale
As reported on CarScoops, Lamborghini of Montreal has a virtually brand new 1990 Countach 25th Anniversary for sale, with only 83 original miles. It is currently being listed at $799,900 CAD, or about $568,496 USD. It is finished in stunning black for the exterior, with cream colored interior seats that still have all the factory …
Giti Motorsports Giti Angels Continue Trailblaze in 2020
Making an Impact No Matter Where Racing Happens The unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into the various automotive racing leagues around the world. Teams are turning to digital racing as a result and the Giti Angels of Giti Motorsports are no exception. The “girls only” team will compete in its first race of …
UK Based F1 Teams Unite To Build COVID Ventilators
Earlier this morning, Formula 1 issued a press release stating that all seven of the F1 teams based in the UK have joined forces in “Project Pitlane.” The goal of the project is to use the manufacturing and technology centers of the teams to build ventilators, medical devices, and other equipment to help treat COVID-19 …
McLaren F1 GTR Longtail #1 For Sale
The McLaren F1 is, in and of itself, a legendary supercar. Then McLaren took them racing with special GTR versions. Out of those GTR versions, in only 1997, ten were built as the FIA GT World Championship spec “Longtail” versions. Chassis number 19R was the first of the GTR Longtail’s made, and it was also …
Lamborghini Squadra Corse V12 Track Only Hypercar Teaser [VIDEO]
Earlier this year, Lamborghini’s Centro Stile and Squadra Corse departments premiered a teaser of their track only hypercar with a dyno pull video. Now, a month and a half later, the first body and track teaser has landed. Many websites and forums are hinting that the car may be called the Aventador SVJ-R or even …
Aftermarket Exhaust Bugatti Veyron Test Drive [VIDEO]
Last month, we brought you a video and a news report looking at if a Bugatti Veyron actually made 1,001 HP. The reason that the video was made was because Houston Crosta was getting a Ryft titanium exhaust put onto his Veyron. Today, we have the video of that exhaust going on, and the sound …
McLaren Pays Tribute to Iconic M6A Can-Am Racer With a Special Elva
A McLaren Special Operations Vehicle McLaren’s most recent renderings pay homage to a classic racer that was driven by Bruce McLaren back in 1967. The car was the M6A Can-Am race car. It’s one of the most iconic race cars in the history of the sport. McLaren Special Operations was able to take the Elva …
The Concorso D’Eleganza Villa D’Este 2020 Is Postponed Until October
A Sad Day for Automobile Lovers One of the most looked forward to and famous motoring events of the year has been postponed. In a press release on its website, the Concorso D’Eleganza Villa D’Este organizers announced that the event would be postponed until October 16th. The event is set to take place from October …
2020 Formula 1 Baku Grand Prix Postponed
Another week, another Formula 1 race postponed. Today, it was announced that the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix At Baku has been officially postponed. This marks the eighth Formula 1 race to be either outright cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The FIA and Formula 1 are working to provide at least some …
Bugatti & Porsche Officially Suspend Production
As coronavirus continues to spread across Europe, both Bugatti in France, and Porsche in Germany, have released press statements regarding the suspension of production. Bugatti, after the French government this week imposed severe restrictions on which business could remain open, was already winding down production on their own. The reason for their wind-down was because …
2020 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Cancelled; Formula E Team Making Facemasks
Adding to the growing list of cancelled events in the face of the global coronavirus pandemic, the iconic Monaco Grand Prix has been officially called off for 2020. This is the first time since 1955 that the legendary race through the tight, twisting streets of the principality will not take place. The Automobile Club …
Car Companies Being Asked To Start Making Vital Medical Equipment
Due to the critical shortage of medical equipment from both the scale of the current COVID19 pandemic, as well as panic buyers scooping up available supplies, many governments worldwide, including the USA, are turning to an unusual sector to help fill the demand. After Elon Musk tweeted out on March 18 that he would be …
Aston Martin Valkyrie On Public Roads
The Aston Martin Valkyrie has made many appearances at car shows, in promotional videos, and even at Silverstone during the 2019 British Grand Prix. It has also been tested by Red Bull Racing drivers as recently as last month However, one thing that has never been seen is a totally de-camouflaged road going version of …
Motorsports You Can Still Watch (With A Slight Catch)
We all, as fans of supercars and hypercars, recognize that a lot of the technology and research for these cars trickles down from motorsports. With the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix, as well as the suspension of many forms of international motorsport for at least a few months, we’re left a bit high and …