Remember the crazy hot hatch concept car from a couple of years ago that Hyundai made with a mid-mounted engine? Well, it seems engineers are testing a prototype, inspired by that RM16 N concept. Hyundai has launched its new N performance sub-brand, with the introduction of the i30 N. And, apparently, […]
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2019 Audi A1 previewed, ‘virtual cockpit’ confirmed (video)
Audi has sent out the first teaser of the 2019 Audi A1, confirming it will be available with a smart new digital instrument cluster and clever touch-screen interface. The company used its Facebook page to send out a video teaser (below) of the new digital touch-screen, confirming in the description […]
Aston Martin Rapide AMR debuts, inspired by motorsport
Following in the footsteps of the Aston Martin DB11 AMR, the British marque has now unveiled the Rapide AMR. It’s inspired by the concept version revealed at the Geneva motor show last year. The Rapide AMR draws a direct link from the Aston Martin Racing division, inspiring both aesthetics and […]
2019 Mazda MX-5 announced, more power for 2.0L
The Mazda MX-5 has come in for a facelift for 2019 – at this stage in Japanese specification – bringing in some practicality revisions and more power for the 2.0L engine option. Yes, the MX-5 has received a bump in power. The 2.0-litre naturally aspired four-cylinder engine no longer produces […]
2019 Ford Mustang GT350 revealed
While we are all awaiting the debut of the 2019 Ford Mustang GT500, Ford in the US has revealed the new, 2019 Ford Mustang GT350. It’s described as the “ultimate track Mustang”. Under the bonnet, the 5.2-litre ‘Voodoo’ V8 continues. It’s naturally aspirated and produces 392kW and 582Nm, unchanged from […]
Polestar 1 to make driving debut at Goodwood Festival
Volvo’s upcoming Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid sports coupe will make its “dynamic” debut (driving debut) at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month, giving fans an opportunity to see how the car goes for the first time. The Polestar 1 is just one of many new models being planned by […]
BMW 8 Series prototype involved in serious crash (video)
A BMW 8 Series prototype has been involved in a serious crash in Germany, resulting in one death and one heavily damaged M850i. According to reports the car was being driven by a 37-year-old male engineer, near Bodenkirchen, Bavaria, on Saturday night at the time of the accident. It’s understood […]
Porsche 911 Speedster Concept revealed for 70th anniversary
To help celebrate the 70th anniversary of Porsche, the company has come up with a very unique concept called the Porsche 911 Speedster Concept, which is a nod to the very first Porsche 356 ‘No.1’ Roadster made in 1948. Designed as a “road-ready” concept, the Speedster is the result of […]