I've had a soft spot for the Hyundai Elantra for many years. In fact, the very first story on The Auto Loons website is about the new Elantra that had been launched in India in 2016. A facelift of the same was launched in October 2019 but this blog looks beyond the local market. Hyundai … Continue reading The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Looks Cooler Than Ever
Apex AP-0: 650bhp Track-focussed EV (with lasers)
While the world is on pause, the content for future cars continues. This is especially convenient for those who are making niche products that probably won't go into production till 2022. So, global race-car brand APEX recently unveiled its latest track car — the AP-0 concept. The AP-0 is the brand's first in-house designed model … Continue reading Apex AP-0: 650bhp Track-focussed EV (with lasers)
F1 News: Monaco GP Cancelled, 2021 Regulations Delayed, Virtual GP Series Announced
As the world continues to try and combat the spread and effects of the Coronavirus, the Formula 1 schedule has been thrown into quite some disarray. After the last-minute cancellation of the Australian GP, the FIA seems to have been more pro-active in taking measures to keep the sport and its people safe from COVID-19. … Continue reading F1 News: Monaco GP Cancelled, 2021 Regulations Delayed, Virtual GP Series Announced
F1 News: 2020 Season Postponed, Aus GP Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Threat
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic is affecting events of all sorts and sizes and to no one's surprise, the Formula 1 calendar has been delayed as well. However, this decision came alarmingly last minute as the teams were ready to start the season in Melbourne, Australia with the paddocks in full swing. Other motorsports like MotoGP … Continue reading F1 News: 2020 Season Postponed, Aus GP Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Threat
Jesko Absolut – The Fastest Koenigsegg Ever
Rivalries can bring out the best between competitors. They end up enjoying competing with one another. So, when one retires the other may choose to stop competing as well. That's what the Koenigsegg and Bugatti relationship feels like when it comes to bragging rights for making the world's fastest production road car. Bugatti pulled out … Continue reading Jesko Absolut – The Fastest Koenigsegg Ever
The Polestar Precept Is A Very Environmentally Friendly Concept
The Polestar brand became an independent identity from Volvo in 2017 and this is its first all-new concept car since then. Its name is actually a wordplay on the term of 'concept car' as the Polestar Precept is said to be a declaration of the brand's values: pure, progressive and performance. Polestar is an all-electric … Continue reading The Polestar Precept Is A Very Environmentally Friendly Concept
Aston Martin V12 Speedster: Cooler Than A Bond Car?
People with lots of money are often grilled for having poor taste and products made for them tend to be jarring to look at. But that's the point. To get noticed, to stand out, to LOOK like you are way above the average lifestyle. Cars are a common means for showing off wealth but some … Continue reading Aston Martin V12 Speedster: Cooler Than A Bond Car?
Bentley Mulliner Bacalar Is A Coachbuilt 200mph Drop-Top
Bentley has been making good looking cars lately, the Flying Spur is my current favourite. But it seems the Bentley Mulliner crew at Crewe has been busy playing Need For Speed games because this is their newest creation - the Bacalar. The Bacalar is a two-seater, open-top, luxury muscle car which will feature an extensive … Continue reading Bentley Mulliner Bacalar Is A Coachbuilt 200mph Drop-Top
New Hyundai Prophecy Foretells Korean Carmakers Future Designs
Hyundai had prepared another new concept EV to showcase at the Geneva Motor Show 2020 called the Prophecy. The show was cancelled but it's still worth a closer look. Recent Hyundai models feature the brand's ongoing design philosophy called Sensuous Sportiness. The styling of the Prophecy concept EV is said to take that design language … Continue reading New Hyundai Prophecy Foretells Korean Carmakers Future Designs
New Skoda Octavia RS iV Is A Mean, Green, Family Machine
The Skoda Octavia RS is the best car I've driven to date. Now, I know I haven't driven many cars but of all the ones that I have, it's the most complete package I've experienced so far. Recently, Skoda introduced the new-gen model which also gets new powertrains. Thus, this is the all-new Octavia RS … Continue reading New Skoda Octavia RS iV Is A Mean, Green, Family Machine
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