Allan Simonsen has died after crashing the number 95 Aston Martin GTE entry in the 2013 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race, currently underway. The incident occurred just four laps into the annual event. (Image: Not actual vehicle, GTE shown for illustration purposes only) This has been the first fatality […]
2014 Renault F1 1.6 V6 engine unveiled (video)
The sport of Formula One will see many new rules being introduced for the 2014 season, including a change to 1.6-litre V6 engines. Renault has just revealed its iteration of the 1.6-litre turbo V6 engine formula. Featuring technology such as direct injection and a pair of motor generator units, the […]
Video: 2014 Porsche 911 Targa prototype spotted (991)
Porsche has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming 2014 Porsche 911 Targa, with its roof detached. The prototype was spotted on the streets in Stuttgart, Germany. Showcasing a full rear windscreen, the Targa is one of the 911’s core and most iconic variants. As you can see […]
2014 Nissan ZEOD RC Le Mans car revealed
Nissan has unveiled its 2014 Le Mans race car called the Nissan ZEOD RC. As you might have guessed, the racer uses a predominately electric motor system, and is based on the DeltaWing Le Mans car that debuted last year. Using technology from the Nissan LEAF electric hatch, currently on […]
2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality survey: Porsche, Lexus, Infiniti on top
The 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study results are out, and it’s Porsche, Lexus, and Infiniti that have come out on top. At the other end, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Fiat have been rated as the least reliable. In the US, J.D. Power surveys are regarded as the best measurement tools […]
Audi S8 crash in Netherlands splits car in half, driver survives
In what can only be described as a super freak accident, an Audi S8 large luxury performance sedan has been involved in a horrendous crash which literally tore the car in half. Some how, the driver escaped with only minor injuries. Just looking at the images, the extent of the […]
Mercedes-Benz ‘SLC’ AMG prototype revealed, 911 rival
Mercedes-Benz has released some images showing a prototype version of the upcoming ‘SLC’ AMG sports coupe. The images confirm such a model is on the way, ready to take on the likes of the Porsche 911. The SLC will sit beneath the grand daddy SLS AMG in the range, offering […]
Wald International Audi A7 Sportback styling kit announced
Wald International, a tuning company usually renowned for modifying Lexus vehicles, has just announced a kit for the sexy Audi A7 Sportback. As usual from Wald, the A7 kit is all about VIP style and class. Equipped with a custom new front bumper bar incorporating special fins and intakes, and […]