At the time of the American GP at Austin, I thought if anyone had said at the start of the season that the 2018 Formula One Driver's World Championship would have been decided with three races to spare, I'd have scoffed at them. This time, it's a surprise that the championship hadn't been decided in … Continue reading Verstappen dominates in Mexico; Hamilton becomes 5-time World Champion
McLaren Speedtail unveiled: Elegant, even at 403kph
A couple of years after the world got to know that McLaren was making a new hypercar that would be their fastest one ever and would bring back the three-seat layout, petrol heads have been waiting patiently for this day. Initially known as BP23 (Bespoke Project 2 - 3 Seater), McLaren announced its official name … Continue reading McLaren Speedtail unveiled: Elegant, even at 403kph
Ares Design ‘Project Pony’ is a thing of beauty
I have a love for Ferrari road cars and have been since I was a kid who saw the F50 on the cover of Project Gotham Racing. However, I am not familiar with the brand's rich history of beautiful cars over the last seven decades and that includes something called the 412. Until now. A … Continue reading Ares Design ‘Project Pony’ is a thing of beauty
New Audi R8 looks angrier, gets more power
The Audi R8 is ageing still and now gets a series of mild updates for 2019, both in terms of design and performance. This mid-engine sports car has been around since 2006 and is still a coveted performance vehicle with its naturally-aspirated V10 that hasn't fallen prey to turbos. Audi’s flagship sports car has now … Continue reading New Audi R8 looks angrier, gets more power
Raikkönen soars to victory at the American GP: F1 2018
When we were heading to the US after the Japanese GP, we thought we knew how things would play out - Hamilton wins his fifth world title, Vettel chokes and loses his last statistical chance, Bottas plays by team orders and more of the usual. But how wrong we were and quite thankfully so. Practice … Continue reading Raikkönen soars to victory at the American GP: F1 2018
For the first time ever, say hello to the BMW X7
This is big. Literally. After many years of being ridiculed by many of my friends and myself, the BMW X range of SUVs finally gets a new member that has coloured me impressed. It's the brand new BMW X7. I will admit that BMW doesn't call its big cars SUVs and instead labels them as … Continue reading For the first time ever, say hello to the BMW X7
Porsche’s super sedan gets sportier: New Panamera GTS models
The Porsche Panamera is as fast as it is unappealing to look at and the Stuttgart carmaker has now added two extra sporty variants: the Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo. Both cars get their own unique design elements and extra dynamic chassis systems. Both are powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 tuned … Continue reading Porsche’s super sedan gets sportier: New Panamera GTS models
Vettel tailspins out of the running; Hamilton wins all at Suzuka: F1 2018
The Suzuka circuit is one of the few old- circuits on the F1 calendar and has been changed the least in recent years. Its fast stretches, tight overtaking corners and series of wide turns that make it a favourite amongst many drivers including Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. Ferrari doesn't have a particularly strong record … Continue reading Vettel tailspins out of the running; Hamilton wins all at Suzuka: F1 2018
New Audi R8 GT3 Evo Racecar: 2018 Paris Motor Show
In the mix of all the clean-fuel, plug-in hybrid, all-electric swish, there was this gem at this year's Paris Motor Show. It's the new endurance racing spec Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo and it looks frighteningly angry. This new racecar facelift comes before the road-going R8 facelift which is due later this month and will … Continue reading New Audi R8 GT3 Evo Racecar: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Renault K-ZE is a battery powered Kwid: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Another day, another electric car. But this one hits a little closer to home. This is the Renault K-ZE all-electric supermini SUV. Or to put in more familiar terms for the Indian audience, it's a battery-powered Kwid. Yes, the fugly A-Segment compact hatchback on stilts that enjoyed phenomenal success in the Indian automotive industry now … Continue reading Renault K-ZE is a battery powered Kwid: 2018 Paris Motor Show
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