It's been a hectic year and as we take a small break to relax and maybe go for a drive. To sum up the year, here are the 10 most important cars of 2017, in no specific order with only one entry per manufacturer, according to the Auto Loons: 1.McLaren 720S This was the car … Continue reading Top 10 Cars of 2017
5 Quickest SUVs: 0-100kph in under 4s
Once upon a time, not long ago, any car that could reach a 100kph from standstill in under four seconds was an impressively quick supercar. Around the same time, anything labelled as an SUV would not be capable of anything that would fit the description of being 'quick'. But as the wave of the SUV … Continue reading 5 Quickest SUVs: 0-100kph in under 4s
McLaren Senna: new Ultimate Series road-legal track monster
It's finally here, the latest addition to the McLaren Ultimate Series model lineup. The one that was teased as the most extreme McLaren road car yet, codenamed the P15, has been finally unveiled and this is it - the McLaren Senna. Now, before we begin with the love or hate design aspect and what I … Continue reading McLaren Senna: new Ultimate Series road-legal track monster
TVS Apache RR 310: Production-spec Akula finally arrives!
The Auto Loons rarely talk about bikes but some do capture our attention, for one reason or another. The TVS Akula, or the Apache RR 310 as it is now officially called, is one such bike. The reason being that at one point I myself was considering a handy, peppy 200cc-250cc bike and while the … Continue reading TVS Apache RR 310: Production-spec Akula finally arrives!
Lamborghini Urus unveiled: Mad-looks, blisteringly quick and goes off-road
It's finally here. Five and a half years after Lamborghini first unveiled their concept for an SUV with the raging bull DNA, the Italian carmaker has just showcased the production-spec version of its Super Sport Utility Vehicle - the Urus. Even at first glance, the Urus looks like one of the best and maddest looking … Continue reading Lamborghini Urus unveiled: Mad-looks, blisteringly quick and goes off-road
Need For Speed Payback Review: GamerLoon Plays
Rating: 7/10 Yes, it's a flying 1971 Nissan Fairlady 240ZG, a flying Porsche Panamera Turbo and a flying 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. All specced for serious off-road racing. The kind of thing you can only do in the world of Need For Speed. It's the newest addition to the NFS franchise and its return to … Continue reading Need For Speed Payback Review: GamerLoon Plays
Formula E 2017-18: Teams & Drivers
Here's a quick run-down of all the drivers and teams competing in the fourth season of Formula E in no particular order. Pick your favourite and follow their progress through the season here and on fiaformulae.com! Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler The ABT Schaeffler team has been participating in FE since the debut season but Audi … Continue reading Formula E 2017-18: Teams & Drivers
Formula E: It’s here to stay
Electric cars, electric racecars and even driverless electric racecars. It's the unavoidable future of the automotive industry. But they are not the replacement. Yes, the battle against pollution and CO2 will have the law probably force it upon us all as the norm, but they still cannot erase the beauty that is the naturally aspirated … Continue reading Formula E: It’s here to stay
New generation Mercedes-Benz CLS unveiled at LA Auto Show
Few carmakers have the kind of product diversity that Mercedes-Benz offers. It's so vast and interwoven that sometimes even they get confused which car was given what badging. Of these many classifications, there are a few niche ones as well, but none quite as oddly successful as the stylish four-door coupe-sedan thing category, the CLS. … Continue reading New generation Mercedes-Benz CLS unveiled at LA Auto Show