Is the industry experiencing a hypercar hangover?
New hybrid hypercars have stolen the show at Geneva, but their success isn't guaranteed with post-recession buyers When the green light was given to the LaFerrari, the Porsche 918 and the McLaren P1...
View ArticleWhy real fun can't be found on the specification sheet
Stats may make for impressive reading at motor shows, but the real test remains out on the road What, then, makes a better driver's car? Is it the difference between 903 or 950 horsepower? Is it...
View ArticleCan the Corvette Stingray convertible match Europe's best?
An interview with the new Corvette's designer shows promise for the latest C7 Maybe it’s in the passionate way its makers speak about it, the promise that it’s been very much designed with Europeans...
View ArticleWhy eveyone wants a place on the 'Lamborghini List'
Lamborghini's Veneno concept has only been sold to three individuals, and being chosen to buy one is an art in itself There was a third hypercar revealed at the Geneva motor show in addition to the...
View ArticleAudi's range expansion set to continue
Wolfgang Dürheimer promises more RS models and further additions to the SUV line-up Audi’s model expansion will include more RS performance offerings, a lightweight version of the next TT, and a...
View ArticleEntry-level Land Rover is 'under evaluation'
A model under the Freelander is being considered along with many others Land Rover is evaluating plans for a new entry-level SUV company boss John Edwards has confirmed – but he has stressed that it...
View ArticleNew McLaren and Ferrari set to sell out quickly
The McLaren P1 and the LaFerrari will be sold out within weeks, according to company insiders The McLaren P1 will be sold out within weeks, it has been confirmed, with the company selling a further...
View ArticleGeneva motor show: Renaultsport and Nismo could share engines
Renault chief says hot Renaults and Nissans could share powertrains Renault and Nissan's sporting operations are likely to share powertrains in the future, Renault's product boss Tom Lane confirmed...
View ArticleHonda Civic Type R to begin testing
New turbocharged Civic Type R set to undergo testing at the Nurburgring The new Honda Civic Type R will begin testing at the Nurburgring later this yearAlthough it is not scheduled to be launched...
View ArticleDemand for new Honda NSX strong
Honda starts receiving deposit cheques for its hotly anticipated hybrid NSX Demand for the new Honda NSX is so strong in the UK that the company has received 25 £5000 deposit cheques before it has...
View ArticleGeneva motor show: Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition
Exclusive 'Launch Edition' 4C to cost £52,000, capable of 0-62mph in 4.5sec Alfa Romeo has unveiled its 'Launch Edition' model of the new 4C sports car.Costing €60,000 (approximately £52,000), the...
View ArticleRange Rover Evoque nine-speed automatic first drive review
Land Rover adds extra ratios to its Evoque in an attempt to improve economy and drivability It’s the Range Rover Evoque with a new automatic gearbox – a nine, count ’em, speed variant that will...
View ArticleVideo: Geneva motor show 2013 show report
All the highlights from the Geneva motor show The Geneva motor show 2013 revealed one of the most astonishing collections of supercars for many years. Matt Prior takes a look at the highlights of the...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz CLA220 CDI first drive review
The stylish new Mercedes CLA four-door adds visual spice to the staid compact saloon market The rebuilding of Mercedes-Benz’s small car ranks began with the latest B-class MPV, gaining momentum with...
View ArticleHotter Toyota GT86 could go hybrid
Chief project engineer explains why electric boost may make more sense than turbocharging or supercharging A high-performance petrol-electric hybrid version of the GT86 sports car is under...
View ArticleVolkswagen XL1 first drive review
We know that VW's futuristic hybrid eco-car packs phenomenal efficiency, but does the driving experience match up? A hyper-economical carbonfibre and gull-winged two-seater that is the cumulation of...
View ArticleSeat Leon SC 1.4 TSI 140 first drive review
New three-door delivers coupé looks and promises a more dynamic drive This is, we’re told, a pre-production prototype, but the truth is that this new Seat Leon SC – the three-door Leon, and loosely a...
View ArticleGeneva motor show: Magna Steyr View Top RCZ concept
Austrian engineering firm pioneers a folding glass roof for hard-top cars Magna Steyr, the firm contracted by Peugeot to build the RCZ, has unveiled a unique roof concept at the Geneva motor show...
View ArticleCan Alfa revive its fortunes in Europe and the US?
Alfa boss Sergio Marchionne sets his sights on rejuvenating Alfa in the US, but he's doubtful about the European market Cars that have you thinking there's no recession are one of the major...
View ArticleUK Mustangs to be offered with modified Focus ST engine
A 2.3-litre version of the Focus ST's EcoBoost engine will make up most of UK Mustang sales Ford is developing a 2.3-litre version of the Focus ST engine for the European Mustang range.Although the...
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