You always hear manufacturers boasting about their cars that have been developed on the Nurburgring, or clocked such-and-such time on the Nurburgring. What makes this place so special?
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Shooting Brake confirmed (video)
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Shooting Brake has been confirmed. A prototype has also been spotted testing at the Nurburgring, showcasing a sleek wagon layout. Following in the footsteps of the CLS-Class, the CLA is an A-Class-based four-door coupe. Seen as though there is a CLS Shooting Brake there was always the […]
Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R resets Nurburgring record (video)
Renault has reclaimed the Nurburgring front-wheel drive lap record with the new Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R. The super hot hatch posted a cracking time of 7:54.36. What a nice way to introduce a fresh limited edition model. The Trophy-R is a stripped out, two-seat version of the already-spicy R.S. 275. […]
New BMW M4 posts 7:52 Nurburgring lap time
The new BMW M4 has set a quicker lap time around the Nurburgring compared with its V8 predecessor, the M3. Sport Auto magazine managed to post a 7:52 around the circuit as part of its usual test. Although it’s not an official lap time achieved by BMW, it is taken […]
Video: 2015 Audi RS 3 spotted, screaming 5-cylinder engine?
Audi has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the new RS 3 high-performance hatch at the Nurburgring in Germany. And boy does it sound and look quick. There has been a bit of uncertainty surrounding what engine Audi will use for the new model. Many believe it will […]
Famous Rock am Ring event to move from Nurburgring
While we know this news isn’t directly automotive-related, it has been reported that the Nurburgring’s popular rock show, Rock am Ring, will be held at the track for the last time this year. The reason behind the event’s move is said to be because it is “not economically justifiable” by […]
Video: Jaguar XE spotted with screaming supercharged V6
Jaguar has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the new XE mid-size premium sedan out on the Nurburgring. You get a clear sample of its supercharged V6 soundtrack, which means a performance variant is on the way. Jaguar was always expected to introduce a range-topping variant of the […]
2015 Audi TT spotted wet-weather testing
Audi has been spotted test driving the new 2015 Audi TT and TT S in wet conditions at the Nurburgring. It looks like engineers are putting the quattro all-wheel drive system through its paces and making some final tweaks, with the drenched Nurburgring circuit becoming a drifting playground.