Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has been roped behind the wheel of the Honda NSX, likely as part of his contract with McLaren Honda, to show what the car is really capable of. The McLaren Honda driver took to the Estoril circuit in Portugal to promote the NSX’s playful character, […]
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First images of LaFerrari drop-top ‘spider’ revealed, sold out already
The first images of the drop-top LaFerrari ‘spider’ hypercar have been released, showing the stunning design for the first time before its official unveiling at the 2016 Paris Motor Show later this year. All of the juicy details, including the name of the car, are being withheld until the Paris […]
Next Ariel Atom could get hybrid tech from Honda – report
Whispers out of Autocar suggest the Ariel Atom, which has always relied on Honda power, could be the recipient of hybrid power soon. All current Ariel models are powered by a Honda 2.0-litre, except for the insane V8 version which features two Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engines merged together. Simon Saunders, […]
Mitsubishi Ground Tourer hybrid SUV concept previewed
Mitsubishi is planning to unveil a new SUV concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, called the Ground Tourer concept. So far only this teaser image has been revealed, along with some vague details. The company says the concept builds on its suite of new-generation SUVs, following in the footsteps […]
2016 Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid gets solar panel roof
Toyota has announced some sweeping changes for its next-generation eco-warrior, the new plug-in version of the Prius, including the introduction of a solar panel on the roof. Toyota has also developed a more efficient 8.8kWh battery pack, which can be fully charged in two hours, and offers 50km in purely […]
2016 Toyota Corolla hybrid now on sale in Australia from $26,990
The new Toyota Corolla hybrid has touched down in Australia, bringing super-efficient fuel economy to the highly popular humble hatch. Toyota claims the new variant offers the best fuel economy in its class – aside from the Prius – with an official average of 4.1L/100km. This provides a theoretical driving […]
Man tries to steal Porsche 918 Spyder in Utah, fails
A man has been caught after unsuccessfully attempting to steal a $2 million Porsche 918 from a US dealership, only to be caught six hours later. Francisco Gonzalez-Velasquez, 22, from Salt Lake City, Utah, made the brash attempt last Sunday at around 4:30 in the afternoon by smashing a window […]
LaFerrari left charging on the streets in Paris – it’s not a plug-in
With the latest round of ultra-hypercars from Porsche (918), McLaren (P1), and Ferrari (LaFerrari) embracing cutting-edge hybrid technology, you could be forgiven for thinking the days of high-maintenance, highly-strung thoroughbreds are over. Think again. A blue LaFerrari left exposed, kerbside on the streets of Paris is a spectacle unto itself, […]