In April, Mercedes-Benz had introduced a compact sedan in China based on the new A-Class but that was the market-exclusive long wheelbase version. So it was no surprise when they said they'll be introducing a standard A-Class sedan for the global markets as well. It is not to be confused with the CLA which is … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz announces A Class Sedan for global markets
Hamilton uncatchable in Hungarian GP: F1 2018
The last race before the summer break in the 2018 season and it's at the Hungaroring Circuit in Hungary. A fast-paced track layout with limited overtaking opportunities that would put Red Bull Racing on the back foot as compared to the quicker cars of Mercedes and Ferrari. As it happens, Sebastian Vettel and this year's … Continue reading Hamilton uncatchable in Hungarian GP: F1 2018
McLaren Senna 001 goes on an epic road trip
The first customer McLaren Senna has left the factory with chassis number 001 and it's already quite clear that this will be no garage queen. McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt presented the car to the lucky owner David Kyte in a ceremony at the McLaren Technology Centre. Understandably chuffed, David has set off on a … Continue reading McLaren Senna 001 goes on an epic road trip
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ gets bragging rights with new Nürburgring record
Here we go again. Lap times and records at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for road-legal cars just get more and more ludicrous with every new track-focused supercar in the market. Less than a year after Porsche took the crown by a considerable margin in the 911 GT2 RS to dethrone the Lamborghini Huracan Performante, the Italians … Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador SVJ gets bragging rights with new Nürburgring record
McLaren’s fastest road car ever will be called the Speedtail
McLaren Automotive is on a roll right now with a new model being announced ever so often but this one is something even more special than the Senna. It's going to be the next addition to the Ultimate Series and will follow the ethos of the legendary McLaren F1. Until now this hyper GT was … Continue reading McLaren’s fastest road car ever will be called the Speedtail
Sergio Marchionne passes away aged 66
Sergio Marchionne was the head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and had just recently stepped down from his position due to health concerns. After complications from a recent shoulder surgery that he underwent in Zurich, Marchionne's health was declining rapidly and was replaced as CEO when he could not continue his role. He had been … Continue reading Sergio Marchionne passes away aged 66
Rain, spins and drama! The German GP had it all: F1 2018
Hamilton claims an unexpected win at Hockenheim as rival Vettel stuffs it #GermanGP
Celebrating an icon: Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign
Nissan wanted to do something special for the upcoming 50th anniversary of their legendary GT-R brand and as such, they tied up with Italdesign who were also celebrating their 50th anniversary to come up with a fantastic prototype/concept car. Hence we have the stunning Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign concept car. Italdesign is an Italian design … Continue reading Celebrating an icon: Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign
Our favourite moments from the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018
It's tricky to decide which cars were your favourites for an event that I didn't get to attend in person. But thankfully, Goodwood uploads a lot of videos for each individual run up the hill climb at the Festival of Speed and some are compilations of different categories from classics to supercars to all-out racecars. … Continue reading Our favourite moments from the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018
EVs blitz the timesheets at Goodwood FoS 2018
Fully electric drivetrains for the purpose of speed and lap times are trending for manufacturers who are just now entering the EV market. The hybrid setup already proved to the world the benefits of immediate power and monstrous torque in order to get ridiculous performance figures and while Formula E is the only full-racing format … Continue reading EVs blitz the timesheets at Goodwood FoS 2018
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