You can’t talk about outright performance and horsepower machines without mentioning the Hennessey Venom GT. It’s an American supercar loosely based on the Lotus Exige, and now, with the 2013 model, it’s more powerful than ever. For the new 2013 model, the engine has been tweaked to a far from […]
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Koenigsegg Agera One:1 has a 1hp:1kg power-to-weight
More details have come through on the epic Koenigsegg Agera One:1. As the name suggests, the special edition will offer a power-to-weight ratio of 1hp:1kg. This means power will be bumped up from the ‘normal’ Agera R while weight could also drop. According to international reports, the One:1 will come […]
Aston Martin receives bids from Mahindra and investment group
A few weeks ago it was reported Aston Martin could be up for sale, or at least partially up for sale. Now there’s word the British marque has received bids from a large investment group, and Mahindra & Mahindra. According to sources close to the matter, who recently revealed details […]
Audi TT ‘GT3’ lightweight version on the way – report
For the next-generation Audi TT sports car, a new lighter weight version is set to be part of the lineup. It’s understood it will showcase a stripped-back, and more focused range of components, like a GT3 track car. (Audi TT RS Plus pictured) Speaking with Autocar in the UK recently, […]
Video: Ferrari celebrates 20 years in Chinese market
To commemorate 20 years of official presence in the Chinese market, Ferrari has been celebrating for the last 11 months with various functions and events. The last function was put together yesterday, with Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo on hand to meet the public. The final event included a special […]
Mercedes-Benz CLA to debut at Detroit, CLA 45 AMG later in 2013
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, ahead of a ‘CLA 45 AMG’ performance version later in 2013. For those who may not have heard of the new CLA, it’s a compact four-door coupe, like a miniature version […]
BMW M8 to celebrate BMW 100th anniversary
BMW is said to be planning a new supercar called the BMW M8, which will be kind of like a modern-day interpretation of the BMW M1 from the Seventies. A debut is pitched to take place in 2016, coinciding with BMW’s 100th anniversary. (BMW i8 concept shown) The BMW M1 […]
Kia high-end sports car to build brand image – CEO
An all-new high-end Kia performance model is on the agenda as the company CEO focuses on building the brand image. Various possibilities are being considered, including a production version of the Kia GT concept car. Speaking to Autocar in the UK recently, Kia CEO Hyoung-Keun Lee revealed he wants a […]