Audi was looking to add a new member to its “RS” lineup near the turn of the millennium. It chose to build something based on the A6 from its upper mid-range. That’s how the now iconic RS 6 moniker was born which debuted in the summer of 2002 and is now celebrating its 20th birthday. […]
The Hyundai N program started a few years ago to make sportier versions of their existing models. I’ve found myself at the helm of many a mass-market Hyundai since 2013 and each time I wished the Korean carmaker would offer more fun-to-drive versions like Volkswagen and Ford do with their compacts. Their first hot hatch […]
A couple of weeks ago, the internet’s petrolhead websites were awash with the unveiling of a new hypercar. It’s not from any famous car manufacturer. It doesn’t make a bajillion horsepower and it’s not electric either. So why was everyone SO invested and excited about this new supercar? Because of the man who made it […]
Even though the Geneva motor show got cancelled, Koenigsegg has managed to catch the world’s eye with its newest creation. Dubbed as the world’s first mega-GT and the brand’s first-ever four-seater, this is the Koenigsegg Gemera. First up, performance. As usual, Koenigsegg has done some engineering wizardry to put together this new powertrain setup and […]
A few days ago, Tesla rattled the internet with another new automotive product. This is their first pick-up truck and it looks like something straight from the Ripley from Aliens would use to traverse a hostile alien planet. Cower in the presence of the almighty Cybertruck. The internet is still abuzz with love-hate memes about […]
It’s been nearly 10 years since the last all-new Lotus, and that one came out 15 years after the one before it. So, the timeline wait is nothing new, but this particular project is all about “new”. Originally known by its codename ‘Type 130’, the Lotus Evija is an all-electric hypercar that supersedes the Rimac […]
After years and years of teasers and concepts, Toyota has finally unveiled the production-spec version of the all-new Supra sports car. First impression: Pretty cool. Toyota took the covers off the Mk5 Supra at the North American International Auto Show 2019 in Detroit with sales scheduled to start in Japan and Worldwide later this year. […]
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 […]
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 […]
While we were all busy arguing if Hennessey were going to be able to cross 300 mph (483 kph doesn’t sound cool at all) and when would they be taking the speed crown from Bugatti, Koenigsegg has beaten them to it. The original Kings of Speed (the 388 kph CCX)have reclaimed the throne and title […]
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