Development and testing of the new McLaren P1 hypercar is continuing as the flagship’s market launch edges closer and closer. The latest durability assessments were undertaken in the freezing conditions of the Arctic Circle. Set to fulfill the role as the “best driver’s car in the world on road and […]
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Volkswagen 10-speed DSG auto, 100kW/litre TDI technologies coming
In a fight to cut down emissions and fuel consumption, Volkswagen has announced it is working on new 10-speed DSG auto transmission and a new high-output turbo-diesel engine family. The company also has its sights set on plug-in hybrid, full electric and natural gas technologies. Speaking at the Vienna Motor […]
Video: BMW i8 three-cylinder hybrid supercar sounds cool
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype version of the all-new BMW i8 efficiency-focused supercar. The prototype, seen here on Germany’s Nurburgring, is still wearing plenty of camouflage.
Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S to race at Nurburgring 24hr
Aston Martin will not only debut its latest Rapide-based racing car at this year’s Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race, the company will also be the first ever to compete with hydrogen power. The Rapide S is Aston Martin’s latest and greatest four-door creation. It blends the finest luxuries and prestige with […]
Video: LaFerrari tested by Fernando Alonso
Ferrari has released the first test drive video of the new LaFerrari hypercar. F1 driver Fernando Alonso gives the hybrid Enzo successor a proper thrashing around the company’s Fiorano test track. LaFerrari was only just unveiled a month ago at the Geneva Motor Show. It’s Ferrari first ever hybrid vehicle, […]
Lexus small SUV – X1, Q3 rival – heading to 2014 Geneva show
The SUV segments, particularly smaller SUVs, are becoming more and more popular these days. To cater for the segment, Lexus is set to unveil a new small SUV at next year’s Geneva Motor Show which will rival the likes of the Audi Q3, the BMW X1, and the upcoming Volvo […]
McLaren P1 to make its full-throttle debut at Goodwood
The mighty McLaren P1 will make its flat-chat drive debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. This will be the first time the public will get a close glimpse of the new hypercar in action. First revealed at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show last month, the P1 […]
2014 Porsche Panamera welcomes plug-in ‘S E-Hybrid’
Porsche has revealed the new 2013-2014 Porsche Panamera which receives a minor styling update and a new plug-in hybrid variant. The outgoing S and 4S 4.8-litre V8 has also been replaced by a twin-turbo V6. The new hybrid variant, called the Panamera S ‘E-Hybrid’ – as opposed to the current […]