Ben Collins Races ‘Gran Turismo 6’ Gamer at Goodwood in 2015 Focus ST
As part of Ford’s efforts to usher in the new 2015 Focus ST at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, gamers were tasked with going head-to-head in a real vs. rendered race against Ben Collins, who was formerly Top Gear’s The Stig. While Collins may have, at the outset, posed a formidable and impassable challenger, Krisztian […]
Mercedes Wows as 2014 Goodwood Central Feature
This year’s Central Feature at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed celebrated 120 years of Mercdes-Benz motorsports by depicting a race between a classic and a contemporary race car. The sculpture, designed by Gerry Judah and sweeping 26 meters over the Goodwood House, was introduced on the opening day of Goodwood by Lord March and […]
2015 Ford Focus ST Revealed at Goodwood FoS
The 2015 Ford Focus ST made its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and though most of the new wrinkles are minor or cosmetic, they nonetheless serve the purpose of taking a great thing and making it even greater. The most important upgrades were those made to the ST’s suspension. Ford Team RS […]
Nissan Bringing 2020 Vision Gran Turismo to Goodwood
Back on June 6, Andy Palmer, vice president of Nissan, issued the following tweet in regards to the upcoming, as-then-yet-revealed NISSAN CONCEPT 2020 Vision Gran Turismo: think it’s worth coming to Goodwood???? http://t.co/29D9OOo1jO — Andy Palmer (@NissanAndy) June 6, 2014 When the concept inspired by the legacy of the Gran Turismo series missed its June […]
We’re Getting a New Focus ST at Goodwood on Friday
Didn’t already have enough reasons to get excited about the start of the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday? Well, we’ve got for getting all jacked up: Ford will be debuting a new Focus ST and showcasing its abilities during the hill climb. Yeah. Get hyped, y’all. The new Focus ST will headline the First […]
Mercedes Stars in This Year’s Goodwood Central Feature
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the front lawn of the Goodwood House will celebrate Mercedes-Benz—specifically, 120 years of motorsport excellence and 100 years since a 1-2-3 finish at the 1914 French Grand Prix. The three remaining Mercedes GP vehicles from that race will be featured at Goodwood this year. The Goodwood Central Feature […]
Every Maserati MC20 Has Already Been Claimed
If you thought the $210,000 asking price for the Maserati MC20 was too steep, you must not have been the target audience
Maserati MC20 Parks on the Pebble Beach Concept Lawn
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Northern California is widely considered one of the most prestigious events during Monterey Car Week, and all eyes were on the Maserati MC20, the automaker’s upcoming new super sports car. Making its appearance on the Pebble Beach Concept Lawn, the MC20 puts its best foot forward for the VIP […]
Genesis Announces Title Sponsorship of Scottish Open
Strengthening its new European presence, Genesis will step up as the title sponsor for the famed Scottish Open golf tournament. Beginning with the 2022 tourney next July, the event will be renamed the Genesis Scottish Open. Safety Star: 2021 Genesis G80 wins IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award The luxury auto brand’s involvement comes at an […]
Ford Thinks You Might Want a Mustang Mach-E Fragrance
For any number of reasons, getting folks to transition from engine-powered vehicles to EVs will be a process. There are going to be pain points along the way. One of those isn’t — certainly shouldn’t be — a fondness for the smell of gas. But Ford, cheeky buggers they are, decided to bridge that gap […]
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Has Arrived
If you’re not feeling the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E because … well, you’ve got your reasons, no doubt … never fear. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is rolling out across America, bringing the sweet sounds of an angry V8 with it. Prefer the Strong and Silent Type? The Mustang Mach-E is plenty powerful, even […]
Lincoln Aviator Tours Schitt’s Creek in Driving Road Test
You’ve got to hand it to Driving’s Peter Bleakney for having a good idea and following through on it. For his gig with the automotive website, Bleakney recently took the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring for a spin through the small towns of Goodwood and Mono in Ontario. While those names might not sound familiar, […]
Toyota Shows Newest Yaris WRC
Since joining the competition, the Yaris WRC has scooped up 17 victories and 322 stage wins, bringing home the crown for more than a third of the events in which it has taken part
What’s New for the 2021 Maserati Lineup?
Already on sale at U.S. dealerships, this is what’s new for the 2021 Maserati lineup, including the Levante SUV, Quattroporte sedan, and Ghibli sedan
Volkswagen to Dissolve Racing Division
Volkswagen’s continuing dedication to its vision for an all-electric future has been well documented. 2020 saw the long-awaited launch of the ID.4, and more vehicles in the ID. family are set to release over the next few years. VW’s ambitious goals, while certainly achievable, are expected to come with a hefty price tag. With this […]
Toyota GR Yaris Takes On Civic Type R in Drag Race
The Civic Type R’s bigger engine should be enough to put the Toyota in its place, but the small hatch has two crucial advantages
New Toyota GR Yaris Goes ‘Round Tourist Nürburgring in Under 8 Mins
Toyota: are you sure you can’t bring it over to the states? Pretty please?
2020 Ford GT Gets More Power, Liquid Carbon Appearance Option
The dozens — literally dozens — of people who will have the opportunity to purchase a 2020 Ford GT should be very excited. Ford announced an update for the GT that sees horsepower increase from 587 to 600, a new Akrapovic titanium exhaust, and a new Liquid Carbon appearance option that shows off the supercar’s […]