Car News
-
We’ve been hearing a lot about Nissan’s next-generation GT-R, the R36, in recent months but the car’s arrival is still likely years away as we’re yet to see any prototypes. And considering Nissan has been implementing yearly updates for the R35 ever since the model's 2009 launch, it’s safe to assume the automaker has one or two more updates planned for the current car before it finally introduces the R36. It should come as little surprise then that an R35 wearing some heavy camouflage gear on its nose has been spotted near the Nürburgring race track in...
-
Sergio Marchionne Says He’ll Step Down As Fiat Chrysler CEO After 2018Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne says he plans to do something else after 2018, when a company-wide five-year strategy he announced in May is expected to conclude. “I’ll undoubtedly do something else” Marchionne told Bloomberg when asked what he’ll do once his...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (GLE) Spy ShotsThe current Mercedes-Benz M-Class first arrived as a 2012 model, and soon the popular luxury SUV will receive a mid-cycle update. These are the newest spy shots of a prototype for the updated SUV, which we expect to be launched on the market next year, as a 2016 model. The vehicle is heavily...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2015 Hyundai i20 WRC Starts TestingHyundai made its World Rally Championship comeback this year using a new rally car based on its i20 subcompact sold overseas. The company hasn’t fared all that well, having taken home just one win versus the 10 Volkswagen has notched up, but Hyundai is in for the long term and plans to launch...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ferrari Chief Engineer Joins BMWFerrari chief engineer Roberto Fedeli, the man who headed the development of some of the world’s best performance cars like the LaFerrari, F12 Berlinetta and 458 Italia, will soon be working for BMW. The German automaker has confirmed Fedeli will join it in November but hasn’t revealed...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Formula One Russian Grand Prix PreviewHistory will be made this weekend when the first-ever Formula One Russian Grand Prix takes place at the newly-built Sochi Autodrom. The track’s 3.6-mile length makes it the third-longest on the 2014 calendar and drivers will need to complete 53 laps on Sunday. There are 18 (12 right, 6 left)...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Prototypes for Acura’s second-generation NSX are currently being tested at the Nürburgring, with one of the cars even burning to ground in late July. Despite the setback, Acura is confident the new NSX will be ready for launch in 2015 and that it will meet some pretty lofty goals set by the company. Key among those goals will be rivaling the performance of the Ferrari 458 Italia, the car’s chief engineer Ted Klaus told What Car?. “We have to achieve the type of acceleration that the customer is achieving with the Ferrari,” Klaus explained. “More importantly...
-
Enjoy This Blast To 213 MPH In The Ferrari LaFerrari: VideoWhat better way to start the day than a blast up to 213 mph in Ferrari’s LaFerrari flagship. An owner of the stunning hybrid supercar took part in last month’s EvoMax event in the U.K., where drivers get to take their cars to the limit on a closed runway, and he was generous enough to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ride Along With Ken Block During GRC Practice: VideoKen Block is a man who understands many of the finer concepts of car control. His Gymkhana videos are certainly proof of that. He's not just out to capture YouTube views though, as he also strives to stand atop podiums in the Global Rallycross series. MUST SEE: The Average Bugatti Owner Has 84...
Jeff Glucker -
AMS GT-R Clears The Board At Texas Invitational: VideoFor some time now, the team behind the AMS GT-R have been on a quest to go as fast as they possibly can. That means eight second quarter-mile times. It means over 200 mph trap speeds, and it means running into a level of competition that knows how to create tremendous power. Such is the case when...
Jeff Glucker -
Help Name This 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Special Edition: VideoA new generation of the Chevrolet Camaro is just around the corner but that doesn’t mean the current model should be overlooked, as it’s still one of the best performance bargains available today, especially in SS trim. For this year’s SEMA, which takes place early next month...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
The Mighty 190 Is Fueled By Grease & Rhymes: Video (NSFW Language)Caution: This video contains coarse language. It's definitely NSFW. Has your car ever inspired you to write music about it? No? Well, you're clearly not a member of The Mighty 190 then. This is a Norwegian rap duo that clearly loves the Mercedes-Benz W201-generation E-Class. The love is so strong...
Jeff Glucker -
Porsche has revealed its new 911 Carrera GTS, which goes on sale later this year as a 2015 model. Available in both coupe and convertible bodystyles, the arrival of the new Carrera GTS brings the number of 911 variants to 19—and Porsche isn’t done yet. A senior Audi exec has revealed that the next-generation R8 could feature a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The technology was previewed in Lamborghini’s Asterion concept car, which shares a platform with the new R8. Monaco-based Venturi has revealed a 407-horsepower electric beach buggy. It’s called the America and it costs...
-
Jules Bianchi’s Family Release Statement Regarding Injured F1 DriverDuring Sunday’s rain-affected Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit, Marussia driver Jules Bianchi crashed at high speed into the back of a tractor that was being used to remove the Sauber of Adrian Sutil who had crashed earlier in the race. The impact caused serious head...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
More Powerful Venturi America Electric Crossover Debuts In ParisIf you happen to be in the market for an all-electric beach buggy, then Venturi, based in Monaco, may have your ideal ride. It’s called the America, even though it isn’t officially sold here, and at the 2014 Paris Auto Show last week its maker Venturi rolled out an even more powerful...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2017 Jaguar XE Configurator LaunchedJaguar’s all-new XE is still almost 24 months away from hitting showrooms here in the U.S. but to keep interest alive the automaker already has a configurator for the car up and running on its website. Being so far out from showrooms, there aren’t many options or accessories to add but...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Toyota GT 86 TRD Griffon Concept Spawns 14R60 Special Edition: Forbidden FruitJust over a year ago, Toyota revealed a TRD-enhanced GT 86 (a Scion FR-S for our U.S. readers) concept called the Griffon, which thanks to numerous undisclosed modifications weighed just 2,300 pounds and was capable of lapping a race track faster than a Ferrari 458 Italia. Now the awesome concept...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
New Audi R8 Could Have Both Plug-In Hybrid And All-Electric OptionsIt’s a well-known fact that the second-generation Audi R8 due out next year will eventually feature an all-electric model, but now the R&D chief for the brand with the four rings has confirmed that the car could also come as a plug-in hybrid. Audi plans to dramatically increase the number...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
The Porsche 911 family has been expanded with new Carrera GTS coupe and Carrera GTS Cabriolet models, which are aimed at buyers seeking something sportier than the regular Carrera and Carrera S models but aren’t quite ready to hop into the hardcore GT3 or Turbo. This is only the second time that a Carrera GTS has been offered, and like the previous generation we don’t expect the new one to be a mainstay in the 911 lineup. The new Carrera GTS in both coupe and convertible flavors go on sale at the end of the year, as 2015 models. Pricing will start at $115,195 for the coupe and...
-
Is The Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG A Real AMG?: VideoMercedes-Benz has taken its AMG portfolio to a new level. No, we're not talking about the upper echelon, ultra-insane Black Series vehicles. Instead, we're looking at the other end of the spectrum, which is where the CLA45 AMG slots into place. It slots rather neatly, of course, if you ask our own...
Jeff Glucker -
BMW Prepping M6 For GT Racing DutyFor a number of years now, BMW has been employing the services of its Z4 in GT racing. The Z4 GT3 in particular has performed quite well, helping to retain a link to the automaker's claims that it builds the ultimate driving machines. Now though, it seems that the Z4 will have to step aside. That's...
Jeff Glucker -
BMW Announces West Coast Driving SchoolBMW will open a performance driving school at the Thermal Club near La Quinta, California.
Stephen Edelstein -
Rollerblading Is Only Cool When Done At 125 MPH: VideoOkay, so that was an unfair jab at rollerblading. We really don't have a problem with it, and the it's just a convenient scapegoat for an old joke. Still, it's not as if rollerbladers typically hit speeds that would get car drivers thrown into jail. That's what happened, however, at a event...
Jeff Glucker -
Mercedes-Benz Ad Tells Us Where Baby Vans Come From: VideoMercedes-Benz gets dirty in new van ad.
Stephen Edelstein