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Ex-Formula 1 Driver Jonathan Palmer Interested In Silverstone Purchase

Posted: 06 Sep 2016 04:31 AM PDT


The company owned by ex-Formula 1 driver Jonathan Palmer could join Jaguar Land Rover in bidding for ownership of Silverstone.
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Volvo Spices Up S90 And V90 With Polestar Performance Package

Posted: 06 Sep 2016 03:54 AM PDT


Following the introduction of the Polestar performance package to the XC90 in 2015, Volvo has just introduced the same upgrades to the S90 and V90 as well.
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This Orange Carbon McLaren P1 Looks Brown In The Shade

Posted: 06 Sep 2016 03:00 AM PDT


An exotic automaker needs a signature color. For Ferrari, it's red. For Lamborghini, probably yellow. For McLaren, it's undoubtedly orange. It's the color that Bruce McLaren painted his racing cars back in the day, and the carmaker that bears his name today offers several shades. That includes Volcano Orange, the color in which this P1's carbon was tinted. At least, that's how it's supposed to look. But out of direct sunlight, it looks rather brown.
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BMW Individual 740Li By Esther Mahlangu Set For Auction

Posted: 06 Sep 2016 02:00 AM PDT


BMW has commissioned more than its fair share of art cars, including a 525i sedan vibrantly painted by Esther Mahlangu back in 1991. Now 25 years later, the German automaker and South African artist have teamed up again. But this time you'll be able to actually buy the rolling work of art... or at least one wealthy patron will.
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Ford Focus RS Driver Drift Modes His Way Into A Ditch

Posted: 06 Sep 2016 12:28 AM PDT


While the Ford Focus RS's innovative drift mode has been applauded despite how gimmicky it may be, we've already learnt that it can't take a driver and simply turn them into the next Ken Block.
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Former Bentley And Bugatti Chief Sues VW For Millions In DSG Royalties

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 11:02 PM PDT


The former head of Bentley and Bugatti, Wolfgang Schreiber, is suing Volkswagen for hundreds of millions of euros in royalties regarding the marque's DSG, dual-clutch transmission.
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Is This Proof BMW Is Making An M2 Convertible Despite Its Denials?

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 10:05 PM PDT


BMW may have denied its existence but images have just surfaced online showing an M2 Convertible.
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Rare Noble M600 Destroyed After German Crash With VW Passat

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 09:05 PM PDT


Three people have been injured after a Volkswagen Passat collided with a Noble M600 in Burgheim, Germany.
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Formula 1 On The Verge Of $8.4 Billion Sale To U.S. Media Company

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 08:03 PM PDT


Formula 1 is on the verge of being sold to a US media company in a deal said to be worth $8.4 billion.
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New Volkswagen Teramont Full-Size Crossover Is Like The Poor Man’s Audi Q7

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 10:38 PM PDT


The internet has once again broken down the walls surrounding Volkswagen's upcoming three-row crossover, which some believe might be called the "Teramont".
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The Rimac Concept_One Can Become FWD Or RWD

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 06:45 PM PDT


It only took Rimac five years to make their Concept_One a reality, and the car appeals to the geek petrolhead who's looking for a unique, customizable and bespoke experience.
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The Grand Tour Won't Be Anything Like Top Gear, Due To Legal Reasons [w/Video]

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 06:14 PM PDT


Due to legal issues, you won't see anything remotely reminiscent of Top Gear in Clarkson, Hammond and May's new show on Amazon.
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2018 Honda Civic Type R Getting Ready For The Big Reveal

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 05:40 PM PDT


Honda continues the development of the next-gen Civic Type R, with our spies spotting a prototype this time in Spain where the Japanese hot hatch is undertaking its hot weather testing.
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The Viper Isn't The Beast Your Mother Warned You About

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 05:06 PM PDT


After rolling around in an Aston Martin V8 Vantage for a whole year and discovering its quirks, Doug DeMuro reckoned it was time to add another beast in the garage.
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Land Rover Reveals 2017 Discovery’s Face Ahead Of Paris Debut

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 07:27 PM PDT


Land Rover released a teaser image showing the front end of the all-new 2017 Discovery, the company's full-sized, seven-seat SUV.
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All-New BMW 5-Series Touring Is More Revealing Than Ever

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:27 PM PDT


This is the best look yet at the Bavarian automaker's next-generation 5-Series Touring and thanks to the rather light camo, we can finally get a close look at its muscular bonnet, rear spoiler and a few bodywork panels.
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Turquoise Pagani Zonda 760RSJX Gets Purple Transformation

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:58 PM PDT


Another day and another custom Pagani Zonda has hit the streets - but this one is a little bit different.
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3-Year-Old Kid Riding A Mini-Bike Is The Cutest Thing Ever

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:30 PM PDT


We all know that motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, but apparently, so do riders.
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Aston Martin Brings DBR1, DB4 GT Zagato To Goodwood Revival, All-New DB11, Too

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:00 PM PDT


The annual celebration of glorious motoring days gone by, Goodwood Revival, will see Aston Martin participate with a selection of classic and modern vehicles.
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Alpina's Stylish B6 Gran Coupe Looks Even Better With Those Brushed-Finish Alloys

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 02:29 PM PDT


Alpina's B6 Gran Coupe perfectly combines the power and performance one would expect from an M car with the style, sophistication and refinement that has made the company so famous.
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Family Mid-Size Sedan Sales Plummet As Demand Reaches 5-Year Low

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 02:01 PM PDT


In the US, despite this year being one of the industry's best ever through August, demand for mid-size family saloons is at a five-year low.
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SVM Giving Away Their 1,500HP Nissan Qashqai GT-R In A Contest [73 Pics + Videos]

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 01:33 PM PDT


Did you ever think you could own a 1,500 HP vehicle? That's as much power as the new Bugatti Chiron.
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Nascar Truck Drivers Get Into Brawl After Insane Race Ending

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 01:02 PM PDT


A crazy finish to Sunday's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park led to a brawl between two drivers, Cole Custer and John Hunter Nemechek.
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Hundreds Of Thousands Of Cars Damaged In Louisiana Floods

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 12:34 PM PDT


It has been revealed that last month's devastating floods across Louisiana damaged around 100,000 insured vehicles.
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Updated 2017 Mazda6 Arrives In The UK With More Tech, Improved Diesels [69 Pics]

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 12:04 PM PDT


The 2017 Mazda6 is coming to the UK armed with a range of technological upgrades, including advanced torque vectoring and an improved diesel engine lineup.
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