One of Porsche’s most iconic and rarest supercars is the 959, an example of which is going to auction in the US, expecting to net an eye-watering $1.8-1.9 million. The reason this particular example is so valuable is because of its black finish. Only 3 other 959s were finished in […]
Day: 8 June 2015
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sets 7:06 Nurburgring lap?
Makers of the Corvette Z06 have teased fans on various forums that the Z06 recently set a Nurburgring lap time that is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. It must have been third-time lucky for Chevrolet, as the company’s first attempt was apparently foiled by wet conditions. On […]
Uni of Tokyo develops first wireless in-wheel electric motor
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have produced what they are claiming as the world’s first wireless in-wheel electric motor system. The technology is known as a ‘wheel hub motor’, which eliminates the need for a drive shaft as power is transferred from a power source like a battery, directly […]
Ferrari and the SUV/crossover that nearly was
As we know, there are a lot of manufacturers that have jumped on the SUV/crossover bandwagon. We’d name them, but it’d be easier to name those that haven’t. Ferrari is one, obviously, or so you might think. In the late 2000s, when the Maranello team was running through the motions […]
Rowen develops VIP-style kit for Mazda CX-5 SUV
Thanks to the team at Rowen, a Japanese tuning house, this may well be one of the more surprising tune-ups we’ve seen to an SUV, taking the form of the Mazda CX-5. First of all, there are no under-bonnet performance upgrades to the CX-5 and power figures remain the same, […]