According to a recent report from Autosport.com, Honda has confirmed that it will return to Formula 1 in 2015 as engine supplier to McLaren. Honda previously supplied McLaren with engines from 1988-1992, winning both the drivers’ and constructors’ an astonishing championship four times. Martin Whitmarsh hailed the new deal, saying: “Together Honda and McLaren have a great legacy; we formed a uniquely successful partnership that took on… Read More
Our favorite auto journo finally gets himself behind the wheel of one of the most anticipated supercars to come out of europe in the past few decades, and we couldn’t be more excited. As Chris notes in his video description the 918 he tested was not a finished car, and he virtually had no time, but when Porsche asks “if you want a quick spin in a development 918” you get on the plane. Read More
The two lastes tricks in Porsche’s arsenal may be the new turbos introduced last week, but around here the GT badged cars will always have the top spot in our hearts. One of the most impressive bits of new tech added to the 991 GT3 is the new active rear wheel steering, which allows the rear wheels to steer in the opposite direction of the fronts at low speeds, and in the same direction as the fronts at high speeds. Read More
Acura today announced that the all-new NSX supercar will be produced at a new Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio, a $70 million advanced production facility encompassing 184,000 square feet to be housed inside Honda’s former North American Logistics facility and located in the midst of Honda’s existing R&D and production engineering operations. Read More
Last week Porsche dropped the all-new 991 based Turbo models on us and within moments the web was a buzz with speculations on the next GT2 and GT2RS. UK based Autocar recently shared their predictions about the upcoming harder-core Turbo models that not only will we see the new GT2 next year in Geneva, but it will feature the new four-wheel steer system just as in the GT3. Read More
As Lamborghini caps of it’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, it seems one more sparkler was still left on the cake, and this one is the Egoista concept. This apache helicopter inspired styling concept was designed by Walter de Silva, and the one-off is a single-seater powered by a fire-breathing V10 5.2-liter engine. Read More
One the most anticipated events to the super car stage over the past decade is, without a doubt, the return of McLaren with its successor to the F1, and this video filmed by youtube-er TestdrivenUK, makes you realize within moments the wait was well worth it. Read More
The Ferrari 458 Spider is without question, one of the world’s most desired drop-tops on the market today, but there will always be those owners who prefer a little more exclusivity then that already provided by Ferrari ownership alone. With that can come some horribly over-the-top add ons that make you scratch your head, but luckily there are a few tuners out there who feel the less is more approach suits exotics like the 458 best.… Read More
On the heals of the 1 million-euro La Ferrari introduction, a recent Bloomberg report says Ferrari is planning to reduce sales for 2013 to less than 7,000 vehicles in order to maintain the brands exclusivity. “We made this decision because it’s important also for the dealer cultures,” Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, said at a strategy presentation today at the company’s headquarters in Maranello. “Dealers must understand… Read More
The folks at SRT have revealed the trailer to a new series that will give us a behind-the-scenes look at the SRT Viper GTS-R race team, called “Beyond the Checkered Flag”. As noted in the video description, the first episode documents the preparation for the 2013 season, prior to the 12 Hours of Sebring. Beyond the Checkered Flag will deliver the sights and sounds of the SRT Viper GTS-R team from the race track all season long. It looks… Read More
A long-standing partnership involving two motorsport legends will be re-ignited as the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car makes its debut wrapped in iconic MARTINI® Racing Stripes. As part of the MARTINI® 150 Anniversary celebration this year, the new car will be driven by nine-time world champion, Sébastien Loeb, during the opening round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Catalunya, Barcelona, Sunday 12 May. Read More
The Porsche model offensive in the anniversary year of the 911 is reaching new heights. 50 years ago, the 911 made its debut at the Frankfurt International Auto Show. And just ten years later, the first 911 Turbo prototype was at the IAA. On this 40th anniversary Porsche is now presenting the new generation 911 Turbo and Turbo S – the technological and dynamic performance peak of the 911 series. New all-wheel drive, active rear axle… Read More
