The McLaren P1 LM has smashed the Nurburgring production car lap record, posting a dizzyingly fast time of 6:43.2 around the notoriously unforgiving circuit. The McLaren P1 LM is technically a production car, based on the P1 GTR racing car. The LM package, developed in partnership with Lanzante Motorsport, allows […]
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2017 Audi TT RS now on sale in Australia, roadster added
The new Audi TT RS has touched down in Australia, available in coupe and, for the first time, roadster form. They come in as some of the quickest-accelerating Audis ever introduced. In the engine compartment is a freshly-developed 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine that cranks out a whopping 294kW and 480Nm. […]
Rolls-Royce Sweptail debuts at Concorso d’Eleganza
A one-off Rolls-Royce has debuted at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, called the Sweptail. Based on the Phantom Coupe, the Sweptail is said to be inspired by yacht design, as well as ‘swept-tail’ Rolls-Royces from the 1920s and ’30s. It was commissioned for a loyal client and is […]
New BMW M8 confirmed, with M8 GTE Le Mans revival
Following confirmation BMW is planning on introducing a new 8 Series, the company has just announced a high-performance M8 is also on the way. Specific details are still to be confirmed, as the new 8 Series has only just debuted in concept form. However, BMW says engineers are working “flat […]
Lamborghini Urus prototype spotted at Nurburgring, with V8 sound (video)
Lamborghini has been spotted testing the new Urus SUV out on the Nurburgring in Germany, with the prototype giving off a clear V8 soundtrack. As we’ve already discovered, the Lamborghini Urus will go into production in 2018 at the company’s headquarters in Bologna, Italy. The company’s boss has said the SUV will […]
BMW Concept 8 Series officially revealed, production confirmed
Following last night’s leak, BMW has now officially revealed the 8 Series concept which is set to inspire a future grand touring coupe for the showroom. Concept 8 Series features a unique design yet showing some modern BMW traits, with “powerful sculpted” sections, muscular rear haunches, and a pointed front end […]
2019 Jeep Wagoneer patent images found, revealing new 7-seater design
Some purported patent images have surfaced online which depict the much-rumoured new Jeep Wagoneer. The images show an SUV that looks to be inspired by the current Grand Cherokee design, although stretched. Jeep, a brand that’s synonymous with SUVs, is yet to provide a product for the popular seven-seater market space. […]
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 confirmed, most powerful Jaguar ever (video)
Jaguar has confirmed it is working on an insane new performance sedan based on the XE, called the XE SV Project 8, which is being developed via the SVO division. Special Vehicle Operations is currently developing a very serious version of the XE mid-size sedan, confirming that it will feature […]