2017 Civic Type R Established as World’s Fastest Front-Wheel-Drive Production Car at Nürburgring [VIDEO]

2017 Honda Civic Type R sets new lap record at the Nürburgring Two months… just two more months to go until people in the United States can finally buy an honest-to-god Honda Civic Type R. And though the appetites of enthusiasts are probably sufficiently whetted, the Type R just racked up yet another accomplishment ahead…

Ford Fiesta ST Shows How Not to Drive Nürburgring

Today’s obvious Upworthy headline opportunity: “This Fiesta ST Seemed Primed to Kill Somebody. What Happened Next Made Me Thankful Nobody Actually Died.” There are few things in life better than watching an expert driver dominate the track. And there are few tracks around the world that command as much respect (and fear) as the vaunted…

[VIDEO] 2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE Spied at Nurburgring

The 2016 Camaro isn’t even in dealerships yet, and already agents of automotive espionage are hard at work obtaining spy shots of 2017 models. One such spy is a YouTube user named cvdzijden, who captured this video of a camouflaged Vette being tested on the Nurburgring in Germany, and driven out in traffic during some…

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Nürburgring Nordschleife Archives

If you’ve paid attention to Nürburgring lap time announcements of late, you may have noticed that things have gotten a little more confusing… Germany’s Sport Auto has taken the new 2020 Toyota GR Supra for… Well, that didn’t take long. The new Porsche Taycan, which is not… Toyota has just completed and opened a new…

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Toyota Has Opened Its Nürburgring-Like Test Track

Photo: Toyota Toyota has just completed and opened a new proving grounds facility in Japan with a Nürburgring-inspired race track as one of its main features. The Nürburgring Nordschleife is arguably the most famous circuit in the world. Located in Germany, its length, complexity and wide range of corner profiles has made it a popular…

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Why Are There Two Different Official Nürburgring Lap Times?

Photo: Alexandre Prevot via CC For years, automakers have tested and developed their cars at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife race track for a variety of reasons, including showing off their lap times. Sports car manufacturers are constantly trading blows by one-upping each other’s official Nürburgring lap times. Year after year, new production cars beat old…

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Porsche may have gone all-in on electric with the Taycan, but the… Toyota: are you sure you can’t bring it over to the states? Pretty please?… Well, that didn’t take long. The new Porsche Taycan, which is not… A lot of really cool stuff happened at the Paris Motor Show. The… Some people may well just…

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2014 Camaro Z/28 Zooms at Nurburgring

2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Chevrolet took the 2014 Camaro Z/28 to Nurburgring—in the rain!—and came out a conqueror. The Camaro finishes the 12.9 mile lap in a zippy 7:37:47, which puts it ahead of several other major marquee sports cars. The Z/28 also beat out its sister vehicle, the Camaro ZL1, which clocked in at…

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Introducing the 2018 Kia Stinger

Introducing the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger The wait is finally over.  As we predicted here at The News Wheel, Kia unveiled its newest model at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit over the weekend and it just so happened to be the 2018 Kia Stinger. This new sporty fastback sedan was based on…

2017 Honda Civic Type R Archives

Honda has announced that its new Civic lineup—consisting of the Civic Sedan,… At long last, the date has arrived—the first-ever American Type R is… One very lucky (and presumably very generous) person will soon get to… The Honda Civic Type R is getting closer and closer to its… Honda is playing up the connection between…

Modified Porsche LMP1 Car Beats F1 Track Record at Spa

Formula One is often regarded as the “pinnacle of motorsport” because its cars go around racing circuits faster than any other—until Porsche had something to say about it. The German automaker may have stopped competing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), but that doesn’t mean it no longer intends to have fun with its retired,…

Toyota C-HR Archives

The 2021 Toyota C-HR has arrived with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, a Nightshade special edition, and pretty sensible pricing.… The Toyota C-HR is one of the youngest models in the Toyota… This weekend, February 22nd -25th, the Dayton Auto Show takes over the… The 2018 Toyota C-HR is an all-new vehicle in the Toyota lineup……

The Working-Class Formula 1 Champions

Jack Brabham drives a BT11 at the 1965 German Grand Prix, held at the Nürburgring Photo: Lothar Spurzem via CC Last week, six-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was misquoted in a Men’s Health interview as claiming to be the “first working-class F1 champion.” The response was an uproar, as the statement was so demonstrably…

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On the surface, the 2025 Honda lineup doesn’t seem to offer any big changes. But look a little closer —several of the automaker’s core vehicles actually boast significant updates for the new model year. Here’s a look at what Honda shoppers will find when they browse the lineup. All-new Honda models for 2025 2025 Honda…

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The Nissan Frontier is ready to rock the Rebelle Rally with a… Recently, Nissan unveiled its first foray into the exciting world of LEGO…   Nissan and NISMO this month confirmed that it will become the… Nissan’s extensive worldwide lineup has a lot of fans, but none so… The Goodwood Festival of Speed in England…

Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE Sales Banned in Europe

Looks that can kill? The 1LE trim of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has a sharp and dynamic design, one that helps improve its performance on the track. Unfortunately, the vehicle’s design has also produced some unintended consequences for the ZL1. Sales of the Camaro ZL1 1LE are set to be banned from Europe due to the…

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Honda Goes Mad and Makes Civic Type R Pickup Truck

Between the sedan, coupe, hatchback, Si, and Type R, the Honda Civic already has enough variants to satisfy most customers. But now Honda has gone one step further and done the unthinkable by converting the Civic Type R hot hatch into a pickup truck. Displayed at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) annual…

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The latest Civic Type R took back the Nurburgring lap record, but there is a sticking point.… Just over a month ago, Honda announced its intent to break the… After Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel missed out on pole at the season-opening Australian… The Honda Civic Type R recently went an impressive five-for-five on its…

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Subaru's Newest Limited Edition Performance Models Are Made Especially for Driving Enthusiasts

The 2018 WRX STI Type RA increases horsepower to an estimated 310hp . Although Subaru is known for appealing to a more environmentally-minded audience, the auto manufacturer’s two latest performance models were designed with driving enthusiasts kept in mind. The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA and 2018 Subaru BRZ tS are both performance focused…

Brace Yourselves: The Nissan Pulsar NISMO is Coming (Probably)

Nissan may in fact be moving forward on a Pulsar NISMO. You’re welcome for the idea, folks. Back in May when Nissan announced the Pulsar for Europe, we mused that they might be well served to create a NISMO model that plugs in a turbocharged four-cylinder that cranks out 200-or-more horsepower (adding, of course, that…

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Lexus Reveals LFA Art Car at 24 Hours of Spa

This year is the 10th anniversary of Lexus’ F performance sub-brand, and in addition to its various other celebrations (including two special-edition sedans), Lexus apparently felt it wasn’t enough. So, it unveiled a special Nürburgring-spec Lexus LFA art car at the 24 Hours of Spa. Professional artist Pedro Henriques decorated this particular LFA in black…

Lap Record Archives

The latest Civic Type R took back the Nurburgring lap record, but there is a sticking point.… The 2023 Honda Civic Type R set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive cars around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan… “Anything you can do, I can do better.” So goes the song,… Porsche has set yet another record…

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Honda Civic Type R Sets World Record at Spa-Francorchamps

Just over a month ago, Honda announced its intent to break the front-wheel-drive (FWD) production record at several of the greatest European circuits with the Civic Type R. It already set the Nürburgring Nordschleife record in 2017 and started the 2018 run with France’s former F1 circuit in Magny-Cours. Now it has set a new…

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This latest adjustment is different than those that came before… According to MIT Technology Review’s Karen Hao, automated vehicles have three current… The pure-electric 2019 Chevy Bolt and the plug-in hybrid 2019 Chevy Volt… The Cadillac Escalade celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has been a… As announcements continue to pop up about 2019 models,…

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The latest Civic Type R took back the Nurburgring lap record, but there is a sticking point. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive cars around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan The Civic Type R’s bigger engine should be enough to put the Toyota in its place, but the…

Porsche 911 GT2 RS Sets Lap Record at The Bend

Porsche has set yet another record at yet another track. This time, it did so with the Porsche 911 GT2 RS at The Bend Motorsport Park, colloquially known as the Australian Nürburgring for being the second-longest permanent track in the world after the famous German circuit (which, as it happens, was also conquered by the…

Race-Winning NSX GT3 Going On Sale Globally

Acura NSX GT3 Race Car testing at Gingerman Raceway Today Acura, Honda Performance Development, and Honda R&D announced that the race-winning Acura NSX GT3 racecar will be offered for sale around the world in advance of the 2018 racing season. The exposed carbon, race-ready NSX GT3 will carry a starting price of €465,000. The NSX…

2021 Porsche Panamera Gets Turbo S Model

Photo: Porsche The 2021 Porsche Panamera is getting a lot of new powertrains, including a Turbo S model capable of producing 620 horsepower and setting new Nürburgring records. Replacing the outgoing 2020 Panamera Turbo, the Panamera Turbo S features a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine rated at 620 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque, a substantial…

Usain Bolt Unveils 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO at LA Auto Show

The 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO was officially unveiled at the 2013 LA Auto Show The 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show got a whole lot faster with the official debut of the 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO—and only half of that had to do with the performance car’s absurd capabilities.  Much of that speed came from the man responsible…

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Formula 1 Profile – Niki Lauda

Learn more about Niki Lauda, the man who would not stop trying, in our Formula 1 profile Photo: Gillfoto In this Formula 1 profile, we’ll take a look at Niki Lauda, one of the most interesting and impressive characters to have ever graced Formula 1. And it starts before he even made it to the…

[PHOTOS] Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept Revealed

Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept A lot of really cool stuff happened at the Paris Motor Show. The Lamborghini Asterion, the Jaguar XE, the Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta, all had a little somethin’-somethin’ to show off. Despite the beauty of these and other new models and concepts on display in Paris, the vehicle that stole our hearts…

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Chevrolet Considers Adding V8 Engines to Lower Trim Camaro Models

The Camaro is currently fighting a muscle car war on two fronts Automotive rivalries don’t get much more heated than the one between the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro. For the past decade, the modern interpretations of these muscle car classics have been pitted against each other, usually with the Ford Mustang coming out…

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Toyota Supra Archives

With a B58 inline six-cylinder engine developed by BMW, which wasn’t created with a stick in mind, Toyota had to create its own manual transmission… All three of Toyota’s U.S. GR models, including the Supra, 86, and Corolla, are now available with a stick… It will only be sold 600 times, making it the most…

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In its goal to meet student and family needs, it features not just after-school programs and a community center, but also a food pantry.… Consisting of 23 individual exhibits, STEAM PARK was created in collaboration with Toyota engineers to promote hands-on engagement… A total of 35 students will be selected for the scholarships over the…

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Lexus RC F GT3 Could Join V8 Supercars in 2017

Lexus RC F GT3 Concept According to the head man for Lexus Australia, the luxury automaker is mulling over the possibility of becoming a part of V8 Supercars in 2017. According to DRIVE, Lexus Australia CEO Sean Hanley says that there is a possibility that we could be seeing a track-ready version of the RC…

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2023 Honda Civic Type R Archives

The latest Civic Type R took back the Nurburgring lap record, but there is a sticking point.… The 2023 Honda Civic Type R set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive cars around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan…

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[PHOTOS] Hyundai Debuts Mid-Engine RM19 Sports Car

Photo: Hyundai With its new RM19 Racing Midship sports car protoype, Hyundai is making an aggressive move toward even higher performance for its N brand vehicles. Unveiled last month at AutoMobility LA, the RM19’s “Racing Midship” design features a modified mid-engine configuration. Equipped with this high-tech layout, the RM19 delivers vastly improved balance, grip, and…

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Lamborghini Reveals 190-MPH Urus SUV

Photo: ©Lamborghini Lamborghini has finally revealed the Urus, a “Super Sport Utility Vehicle” (we’ll stick to SUV) that combines the iconic performance and soul of a Lamborghini with the oft-coveted utility of large vehicles. Oh, and it’s also the fastest SUV ever. This is a clear cash-grab by Lamborghini, who is jumping in the ever-growing…