Following the Dragon edition from earlier in the year and the Rubicon X, the Jeep Wrangler Polar edition is designed to help reinvigorate the age-old nameplate and give buyers an opportunity to buy something exclusive. Of course, this is all without losing the awesome off-road expertise. So how does it […]
Porsche Macan S fails Moose test, Porsche replys
Swedish automotive magazine Teknikens Varld recently carried out the infamous ‘moose test’ with Porsche’s latest SUV, the Macan. The drivers pushed the Macan S Diesel through the specifically-constructed test course at the usual 70km/h and found that it behaved “strange”. The publication has been known for its serious safety tests, […]
Chris Harris leaving /DRIVE, launching new YouTube channel
Popular YouTube channel /DRIVE will soon lose one of its key players. Yep, Chris Harris has decided to depart and run his own channel which will probably be called Chris Harris on Cars. Harris is one of the original contributors to the /DRIVE channel and has been with it from […]
Ariel Atom 3S revealed, capable of 1/4 mile in 10.7 seconds
Lightweight sportscar maker Ariel and TMI AutoTech in the US have come up with a cracker of a car for track day enthusiasts. Introducing the Ariel Atom 3S. Ariel already has a number of versions of the exposed-frame Atom, including the range-topping Atom V8 with its twin Suzuki Hayabusa engines […]
Nissan Note Nismo S on sale, Japan only
Nissan has added two new models to its Nismo family; the Note Nismo and Note Nismo S. Each model offers different levels of performance as well as sporty interior and exterior enhancements. The Note Nismo drops the regular model’s naturally aspirated 1.6-litre four-cylinder in favour of a supercharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder […]
BMW continues global luxury sales lead, Merc catching up
In the global luxury vehicle sales race, BMW is still in front of rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz, but the gap is closing. The Bavarian company sold more vehicles, however, Mercedes saw the biggest increase. BMW sold 167,584 vehicles in September, which is up by around six per cent. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz […]
Video: LaFerrari ‘FXX’ prototype spotted at Ricard circuit
Ferrari has been spotted test driving another prototype version of the epic LaFerrari ‘FXX’ hypercar, this time at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. It showcases a larger wing at the back compared with the one we saw earlier in the year. This looks like it is the track-only ‘FXX’ […]
Abarth 500X performance crossover shows potential – report
Fiat may soon expand its performance range with a new Abarth 500X, based on the just-revealed Fiat 500X crossover. This could be the first all-wheel drive Abarth. Speaking in a CarAdvice report, Fiat design boss Roberto Giolito said the 500X is a good body for Abarth. He said “it’s absolutely […]