Development work on the new Porsche 918 Spyder is continuing, with Porsche now conducting extreme hot weather testing in Nevada, USA. A video has been released showing some shots of the new flagship hypercar while undergoing testing, which includes high speed runs under the extreme conditions to ensure the petrol […]
Hybrid
Aston Martin and Bosch create plug-in hybrid DB9 with 552kW
Electronic engineering giant Bosch has paired up with Aston Martin to create a DB9 plug-in hybrid prototype. The setup utilises the DB9’s V12 engine while adding two electric motors to power the front wheels. Proving super GT cars needn’t be petrol-guzzlers, the prototype can be driven in full electric mode […]
Video: 2014 Nissan LMP1 Le Mans racer to be ‘electrifying’
Nissan announced it will be returning to Le Mans next year with a new Nissan LMP1 racer. The company has just released a teaser video to build anticipation. Specific details on the car are still under tight wraps, however, the ‘Garage 56’ entry will compete in the top LMP1 class […]
McLaren P1 ‘Ride of a Lifetime’ prize in new Forza 5 competition
Thanks to Turn 10 Studios, creators of the upcoming Forza Motorsport 5 Xbox racing car game, and McLaren, a very unique opportunity will go up for grabs involving a ride-along run in the new McLaren P1 hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Coinciding with the unveiling […]
Upcoming Toyota chairman pushing for new Supra, separate to 86
Toyota’s upcoming chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, has openly expressed interest in developing a new Toyota Supra.
Lexus ES 300h, ES 350 confirmed for Australia, GS 300h coming
The Lexus ES 300h hybrid and ES 350 have been confirmed as the variants which will enter the Australian market later this year, while a new GS 300h hybrid will bolster the existing GS range early next year. Up until now, Lexus Australia hadn’t confirmed which new ES variants would […]
BMW-Toyota project set to be based on 86 coupe – report
Toyota and BMW announced a co-development deal last year which will see the two companies work together on an all-new vehicle. There’s some indication coming through that the car could be based on the Toyota 86. With BMW handling and Toyota hybrid economy, the new model is set to be […]
Porsche 918 Spyder details revealed (video)
Porsche has released new details on the epic Porsche 918 Spyder production car, set to go on sale later this year. Up until now, power outputs and specifics on the electric elements hadn’t been concrete. Now we know, the 918 will definitely be Porsche’s most powerful street-legal car ever made. […]