Jaguar has been spotted testing a prototype version of upcoming F-Type coupe on the Nurburgring. The production version will join the soon-to-arrive convertible next year. The F-Type convertible has already been launched in some international markets where it has been extremely well received and highly praised by media. The stunning […]
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Video: Revo Volkswagen T5 breaks Nurburgring van lap record
Volkswagen tuner Revo has broken the Nurburgring van lap record by completing a lap of the famous circuit in a very respectable 9:57.36. The record took on the complete north loop circuit, as opposed to the ‘Bridge to Gantry’ section which is often timed. The previous record for a commercial […]
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive breaks Nurburgring record
The fully electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive has just broken the Nurburgring electric vehicle (EV) production car lap record, posting a time of 7:56.234. This sort of time puts it on par with a Ferrari 430 and just behind a 997 Porsche 911 Turbo. As you probably know, the […]
Hyundai Nurburgring testing facility almost finished
Hyundai is almost finished building its bespoke testing facility right next to the famous Nurburgring in Germany. The test centre will allow Hyundai to develop and hone vehicles more frequently. Many manufacturers have garage facilities right next to the Nurburgring, allowing them complete punishing laps of the notoriously vigorous track. […]
Black Falcon Mercedes-Benz SLS wins 2013 Nurburgring 24 Hours
The Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race is over for another year, and for the first time in the event’s 33-year history, a Mercedes-Benz has taken the overall win. The Black Falcon Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 completed 88 laps of the mostly rain-soaked German circuit, winning the overall event. It was […]
Nurburgring now on the market, details announced
Nurburgring GmbH, including the Nordschleife (north loop), the F1 Grand Prix circuit and two hotels, are all up for sale. There’s been plenty of rumours circulating about a possible restructuring of the famous facility, however, now it’s officially on the market. The future of the Nurburgring has gone through turbulent […]
Large penis graffiti causes track closure at Nurburgring
The Nurburgring Nordschliefe in Germany was closed temporarily over the weekend while cleaners removed a large piece of graffiti on the track. The painted-on piece of ‘art’ appears to be in the shape of a large penis. The Nurburgring has been home to graffiti artists for decades, with hundreds of […]
Nurburgring officially up for sale
The Nurburgring in Germany is officially up for sale. After a few years of nervousness, car enthusiasts are now wondering what is going to happen to the famous ‘public road’ circuit after it is sold. The current state-appointed liquidator Jens Lieser has confirmed the track is for sale. A sale […]