When driving a premium car, the easiest way to tell how powerful it is by listening to its engine growl. The iconic muscle cars have specially refined notes, and luxury cars are the same. The all-new Lexus LC 500 is on its way, and its first television impression will be a commercial focusing on the…
The Ford GT is nearing the end of the road (at least… The dozens — literally dozens — of people who will have the… With the mandatory two-year ownership period coming to an end, a wave… We’re approaching the real end of an era with precious few opportunities… The 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed is…
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Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality”… Akio Toyoda, 66, will step down from his role as president and… Toyota’s stance is that while carbon neutrality is important, EVs are not the only solution for automakers to reach it… Toyoda believes that “in pursuing carbon neutrality, carbon is our enemy, not the…
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For over 45 years, a handful of artists have been expressing themselves… Although some people love customizing their skin as much as they love… There’s no better way to show off your interests, your perspective on… Cutaway illustrations have been an essential, overlooked part of the… There are car enthusiasts all over social…
Photo: Maserati Maserati recently celebrated the production of its 100,000th Ghibli sports sedan at the Avvocato Giovanni Agnelli Plant in Grugliasco, Italy, where both the Ghibli and the Quattroporte flagship car are built. The 100,000th model in question was a Ghibli S Q4 in GranSport trim, dressed in Blu Emozione paint and with a black,…
Genesis will be the new title sponsor of the Scottish Open Photo: Genesis 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…
Reports state that the next-gen GT-R could look an awful lot like the lovely CONCEPT 2020 Vision GT Nissan made good on its promise and brought a full size example of their 2020 Concept to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. And, yes, it’s every bit as beautiful and insane as you thought it was going…
It’s just as well the camouflage livery the Toyota Supra wore at the Goodwood Festival of Speed resembled something of a puzzle, given the way Toyota is slowly drip-feeding us information about the car and letting us piece together the whole puzzle ourselves. Though no performance figures have been confirmed so far, we’re fairly certain…
The whole Nissan lineup is pretty cool, but if we’re all being honest we drool the most over the brand’s performance vehicles like the GT-R. If you think the way we do, you’ll be excited to know that there is a new design to feast your eyes on: the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign. This bold…
Photo: Volkswagen June 3 was a historic day for Volkswagen at the iconic Nordschleife track of Nürburgring. The fully electric Volkswagen ID. R prototype racecar set a new electric vehicle record, making it the fastest emission-free lap of all time. Educational Savings: Learn more about the Volkswagen College Grad Program The all-electric ID. R was…
What would it take for you to spend over $31 million on a car? Would it have to be the most luxurious, lavish car in the world? Or, would you want it to be the fastest? How about incredibly rare? Well, for a private bidder at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, the car…
John Oates with his custom Porsche 356 B Over the seven decades, Porsche has produced an array of dazzling models that look as attractive as they perform. From its first model, the mid-engine 356 prototype called “No.1,” the automaker has paved the way for the industry-wide development of luxury performance vehicles. For the 70th anniversary of…
Photo: Maserati Speaking during Monterey Car Week, Maserati North America CEO William Peffer has confirmed all of the initial Maserati MC20s allocated for 2022 have already been reserved. “The cars we have allocated for 2022 have all been reserved,” he said. “All of them.” A spokesperson later confirmed that all MC20s intended for the North…
With a variety of updates, a choice of two bold exterior colors, and a limited-run, the T-spec edition is a worthy addition to the 2021 Nissan GT-R lineup, which also includes the sleek, sporty GT-R NISMO Special Edition. Available Now: 2021 Nissan GT-R Exterior elements The T-spec edition features wide front fenders and a carbon-fiber…
The SEMA show is now open, and for Mazda that means one thing: we get a much better look at those two sweet Miata concepts that the automaker gave us a sneak peek of before the show started. Well, the better look is mostly at the slightly older of the two models—the Miata Speedster Evolution….
Ford isn’t hitting up the Geneva Motor Show next year, but it is planning to make a potentially significant reveal in Europe later this month at Gamescom. Ford is promising that it will “reveal a new performance vehicle — both for drivers and gamers.” Hmm. Wonder what that could possibly be. HMM. WHAT COULD THAT POSSIBLY…
The 2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring: Fit for Schitt’s Creek Photo: Lincoln 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…
Got plans to be at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year? Then you will have another opportunity to lay hands on two of Honda’s must stunning achievements in performance: the Honda Civic Type R and NSX concepts. Granted, neither the Honda Civic Type R concept nor the NSX concept will participate in the iconic…
A mini Rolls-Royce, the Rolls-Royce SRH, was created for young patients to drive themselves to surgery at St. Richards Hospital Pediatric Day Surgery Unit in England Photo: Rolls-Royce·Brands·Corporate No one likes being in the hospital, especially kids. So, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has created a way to lessen the stress for young patients at St. Richards…
2015 Focus ST Diesel Ford unveiled the 2015 Focus ST this past weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and it’s every bit the lovely little hot hatch we need and deserve. And while we’re all about suspension upgrades and a new center console, we couldn’t help but feel little pangs of disappointment when Ford…
Photo: Ford Motor Company With the Ford Focus ST and RS both gone and the Fiesta ST on its way out after 2019, there’s reason enough for American performance enthusiasts to be jealous of our pals across the Atlantic. After all, Europe still gets the new Focus ST and new Fiesta ST, and there’s nothing to indicate…
Audi sculpture at the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed Photo: Mark Wheadon via CC You don’t have to be a hard-core fan of the Goodwood Festival of Speed for your jaw to drop when when you see pictures of the Central Feature Marque in front of the Goodwood House every year. Since he began constructing…
Three years ago at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche celebrated the 50th anniversary of its famous 911 supercar by unveiling a huge sculpture that featured three iconic 911s suspended high in the air. This unique creation was so well received that Porsche decided to build another one outside of its museum in Zuffenhausen. The Porsche…
Anticipation for the upcoming next-generation Toyota Supra is higher than ever, though the automaker will likely be walking a very fine line. Excitement tends to be a double edged sword, as if the car falls short of expectations, the disappointment will be greater. In a new interview with GoAuto.com.au, Toyota Supra Chief Engineer Tetsuya Tada…
VW will redirect motorsport funds into EV development Photo: Volkswagen 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…
The current GT-R has been around since 2007, with initial prototypes dating all the way back to 2001. The design may be getting old, but it’s still a force to be reckoned with in the performance department. As some say here in the States, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s exactly what Nissan…
Nissan builds some pretty amazing cars, and the Nissan GT-R is their pride and joy. Each one is powered by an engine built by hand by some of Nissan’s most qualified engineers. The vehicle recently set the record for the fastest drift, and is on the wishlist of the most respectable of car collectors. What…
The 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed is bringing the fireworks on the Fourth of July next week, and Ford Motor Company is promising fireworks of its own with a “special Ford GT supercar announcement” at the event. Also Quite Special: The 2019 Ford Edge and Expedition earn Best Cars for Families honors Now is the…
Chris Evans is auctioning of 13 cars from his personal collection, including this mint-green 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, which is estimated between $4 and $4.5 million In case you couldn’t guess from his recently announced position as Top Gear’s newest host, Chris Evans is more than just a radio presenter—he’s also a huge gear head. And…
The Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 Hybrid car that nearly won Le Mans Photo: emperornie You may have heard of the “Gazoo” name before in the realm of motorsports, particularly in the context of the World Endurance Championship—for instance, just earlier this year, Toyota Gazoo Racing’s TS050 Hybrid LMP1 car came ever so close to winning…
Tensions in the United Kingdom have led to a halt in MINI production Photo: Brian Snelson Tensions between BMW and its workers in Britain have reached an apex this morning, as workers at three separate BMW plants have staged a 24-hour strike. Picket lines have been put in place for the next 24 hours at the…
What’s New for the 2015 Ford Focus? The 2015 Ford Focus gets a few styling tweaks on the exterior and interior as well as a new SE Sport Package. 2015 Ford Focus Exterior The 2015 Ford Focus resembles a smaller Ford Fusion more than ever before, especially with the new Aston Martin-style grille. And that’s…
In anticipation of the sale date in North America, Mazda North American Operations has released the pricing for its brand-new entry-level subcompact crossover: the 2016 Mazda CX-3. The CX-3 will start with an MSRP of $19,960 for the CX-3 Sport with front-wheel drive. More New Vehicles From Mazda: The New 2016 Mazda MX-5 The car…
Robert Kubica, the only Polish driver in the history of F1 Photo: ph-stop Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer has so far been experiencing the worst racing season of his life. Palmer has yet to bring a single point to the Renault team even as teammate Nico Hülkenberg has scored 26 with multiple and consistent top…
The one-of-one Eagle Squadron Mustang GT with a Spitfire The one-of-a-kind Eagle Squadron Mustang GT fetched a high price at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s The Gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, earlier this month. When the gavel crashed down, the 700-horsepower Mustang inspired by the Royal Air Force’s Eagle Squadron was bequeathed to Brayton Williams for a…
Remember just last month when Mazda put their 25th Anniversary Miatas up for grabs and managed to pre-sell 100 models in less than 10 minutes? If you’re a red-blooded American Miata enthusiast who still desperately wants to get their hands on one of the 25th Anniversary Miatas, then you might want to consider getting a…
Nissan UK sport car chief James Olvier told Top Gear that a GT-R Hybrid is the “obvious direction,” indicated that it could look much like the CONCEPT 2020 Vision GT As I wrote back in September, there are a great many signs indicating that the next-generation GT-R will inevitably carry a lot of the visual…
Though the upcoming, next-generation Toyota Supra was revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it was still dressed in full camouflage and little information was shared about the car. Fortunately for us, Toyota’s UK division has just released an interview-style blog featuring the project’s chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada, in which he explains just what it…
Photo: Toyota | YouTube Toyota Gazoo Racing has put out a new teaser finally revealing the launch date of the upcoming Toyota GR Yaris: January 10. The hot hatchback, which was first spotted testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in July, was originally expected to make its debut at Rally Australia in November — but the…
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