It could very well be the synopsis of a charming automotive fairy-tale. After several years of outright abandonment, the first officially licensed Batmobile is ready to return to eternal glory. Thanks to intensive restoration, the Gotham knight’s bolide has cast off the heavy cloak of desolation and once more donned […]
Day: 1 December 2014
Lamborghini Miura owner sues workshop after car catches fire
A real estate billionaire from England is suing a UK garage for more than $1.5 million in damages following a fire that left his Lamborghini Miura SV burnt to the ground. It’s understood the son of the owner picked up the Miura after a service and apparently only made it […]
Aston Martin begins testing solar technology in motorsport
Aston Martin tested solar technology for the first time at the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo Endurance Championship race event over the weekend. The technology may soon trickle down into its road cars. Aston Martin Racing teamed up with Hanergy Thin Film Power, headquartered in Beijing, for the test project, […]
Mercedes-Benz reveals SL 63 AMG World Championship Editions
Mercedes-Benz had a blistering year in the 2014 Formula One season, and it would like to remind us all of its dominance with two special edition SL 63 AMG models which are co-designed by championship winner Lewis Hamilton, and teammate Nico Rosberg. Mercedes is yet to confirm if the ‘Championship […]
Mark Webber involved in high-speed crash at 6 Hours of Sao Paulo
Australia’s Mark Webber has suffered a serious crash in the six-hour Sao Paulo event at the Interlagos circuit. The impact was so heavy it left his Porsche 919 in an almost unrecognisable state. The Australian collided with Ferrari driver Matteo Cressoni at a speed of around 300km/h, around a bend, […]
Mitsubishi Lancer ‘Special Action ‘Model’ to send off Evolution X
Mitsubishi is working on a last hurrah special edition to send off the current Lancer Evolution X performance sedan. It’s set to be the last Lancer Evo, with no confirmed plans for an Evo XI. According to Don Swearingen, the executive vice president of Mitsubishi North America, there is a […]
Lexus RC F 5.0 V8 engine specifications outlined
The new Lexus RC F is the Japanese company’s latest sports car. Although the V8 engine is carried over from the IS F sedan, engineers have implemented comprehensive changes to provide higher performance and driveability. Capacity remains the same, at 4969cc, incorporating 32 valves and twin overhead camshafts. There is […]