Supercars

  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell spy shots

    A couple of years ago Mercedes-Benz made the bold promise to launch an electric version of its SLS AMG gullwing supercar on the market by the end of 2013. Since then we’ve seen several concept versions of the car, which has been labeled the SLS AMG E-Cell, though until now we’ve never actually seen one testing in public. A prototype for the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell has now been spotted in Germany, conducting some high-speed tests on the Nürburgring and then later taking to some of the race track’s surrounding streets. Though the electric version of the SLS...

  • Nissan GT-R crash in Malaysia - image: Mohammed Firdaus Kamal
    Nissan GT-R Crash Takes Out Driver's Ed Car

    When it comes to crashes between a driving school car and another vehicle, the blame generally goes to the student driver. We don’t know for sure what happened in the accident pictured below, but from the look of things it involved a student driver in a Perodua Kancil and a non-student driver...

  • Gathering of Ferraris to attempt new record at Silverstone race track in the UK
    Record Gathering Of 1,000 Ferraris To Descend Upon Silverstone

    A record gathering of Ferrari supercars is expected to descend upon the Silverstone race track in the UK this weekend, and in the process get a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records. The number to beat stands at 490 cars, which was achieved at Japan’s Fuji Speedway back in 2008. For...

  • Peugeot Onyx Concept
    Peugeot Onyx Supercar Concept Preview: 2012 Paris Auto Show

    Peugeot has unveiled a sinister looking supercar concept that will be debuting this month at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. Labeled the Onyx, the new concept builds on other performance-oriented show cars unveiled by the French automaker in the recent past, such as SR1 convertible and EX1 electric...

  • The Ferrari Teatarossa once owned by Elton John - image courtesy of Carsales.com
    Sir Elton John's Ferrari Up For Sale

    If you’re looking for a clean Ferrari Testarossa and are a fan of Elton John, we have the car for you. Up for grabs in Australia is a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa, as presented to Elton John on his 40th birthday by MCA records. Australia’s CarSales says that the Rosso Corsa-painted...

  • 2014 Nissan GT-R spy shots
    2014 Nissan GT-R Spy Shots

    UPDATE: The 2014 Nissan GT-R has been revealed. Click here for all the details. Even though Nissan introduced a significantly updated GT-R for 2013, the Japanese automaker is thought to be working on a slew of new upgrades for the 2014 model year, some of which may include styling updates. A...

  • Wreckage of Lamborghini Aventador that crashed in the Czech Republic - Image courtesy of Auto Review

    This week is proving to be a sad one for supercar lovers. Following news of a crash involving a Ferrari F40 in Canada yesterday, we now have images and a few details about a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 that has crashed in the Czech Republic. Like the F40 crash, this one appears to be rather serious as well, with most of the car’s rear section appearing badly damaged. It’s not clear what caused the accident but a likely scenario is the driver losing control on a curve causing the Aventador’s rear to start sliding. A roadside ditch is likely to be the cause of most of the...

  • 2013 Dodge SRT Viper
    2013 SRT Viper Priced From $97,395

    The 2013 SRT Viper isn't hitting dealers showrooms or customer driveways just yet, and only a handful of people outside of Chrysler have even driven it, but SRT has just released official pricing information: the new Viper starts from $97,395. That gets you into the base model--and doesn't include...

  • The de Macross Epique GT1 visits Jay Leno's Garage
    Jay Leno Examines The de Macross Epique GT1: Video

    The early decades of the 20th century are seen by many as the golden era of coach built cars, as there were plenty of firms willing to build a unique body for your existing chassis, or in some cases create an entirely original automobile based solely on a buyer’s specifications. Thanks to the...

  • Wreckage of Ferrari F40 that crashed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Ferrari F40 Crashes In The Wet In Vancouver: Video

    Video footage has surfaced showing the wreckage of a Ferrari F40 that crashed on a street in the Canadian city of Vancouver over the weekend. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined, though wet weather may have been a factor. As the gruesome video reveals, the F40 has sustained some serious...

  • Presentation of special Ferrari 599XX Evo to Google executive Benjamin Sloss
    Google Exec Presented With Special Ferrari 599XX Evo At Monza

    The winning bidder of a Ferrari 599XX Evo, which was auctioned off to raise funds for support of victims of the earthquakes that rocked the Emilia Romagna region of Italy this year, has finally been handed the keys to the car. They were presented by Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo at this past...

  • 2010 Jaguar C-X75 Concept
    Jaguar Building Five C-X75 Prototypes To Validate Performance

    As anyone who’s ever participated in bench racing will tell you, it’s easy to throw down numbers and brag about specs from a sheet of paper. Backing numbers up with real-world performance, on the other hand, can be a bit more difficult. Take Jaguar’s uber-exclusive, million-dollar...

  • A. Kahn Design founder Afzal Kahn's first Ferrari was a 1998 550 Maranello

    Though you’ve probably read a lot about the cars Afzal Kahn and his team at A. Kahn Design have been customizing and selling to people all over the world, here’s one that’s been the pride and joy of Kahn himself for many years. The car is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, and by the looks of this image it appears to be in pretty good shape. In case you happen to live in a country where right-hand drive cars are allowed, Kahn’s 550 Maranello, the first 'expensive' Ferrari ever owned by the British tuner, is now up for sale in the UK. The car is being auctioned via Bonhams...

  • Acura NSX Concept
    New Acura NSX Gearing Up For Motorsports Debut In 2014: Report

    Acura’s new NSX is on track for a sales launch within the next three years, but the showroom won’t be the only place where the advanced hybrid supercar will be making a splash. The latest word is that Acura is planning to take its new NSX racing, and the recent announcement of a merger...

  • Teaser for new McLaren supercar
    McLaren To Unveil New Supercar In Paris, Could Be F1 Successor

    McLaren has announced it will unveil a new supercar at the 2012 Paris Auto Show taking place later this month, and to whet our appetites has released this sole teaser image. The automaker also states that the next chapter of its brand’s story will be told at the Paris event, which will...

  • 2014 Volkswagen Golf (European spec)
    Ferrari F70, 2014 VW Golf, Cadillac Livery: Car News Headlines

    New renderings give us our best look yet at what the upcoming successor to the Enzo supercar, the Ferrari F70, will look like. The MkVII Volkswagen Golf has finally been revealed. Unfortunately, the car won’t be available in the U.S. until sometime next year. Cadillac is taking advantage of...

  • Seized Ferraris to be sold by BVA Auctions - image: BVA Auctions
    Property Foreclosure Forces Auction Of Ferrari Collection

    Here’s today’s hard life lesson: when you own a collection of Ferraris and your real estate business goes bankrupt, its best to move the cars before the bank forecloses on your storage warehouse. If you’re into the potentially illegal act of hiding assets, that is. A Dutch...

  • 2012 Ferrari FF
    Ferrari-Driving Red Bull Heir Arrested Over Fatal Hit-And-Run

    The grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink has been arrested following the death of a police officer in Bangkok, Thailand. Red Bull heir Vorayud Yoovidhaya is alleged to have hit the motorcycle of police officer Wichien Klanprasert at 5 a.m. local time with a grey Ferrari FF supercar...

  • 2013 Audi R8 V10 plus

    We've already seen the photos and specs of the updated 2013 Audi R8, and while the changes to the car are minor, the refresh keeps the best of the original R8's style while adding tasteful accents, not to mention a much-needed replacement for the clunky R tronic automated manual gearbox. This latest video gives us a look at the extensive development program necessary to create any high-performance Audi model. As the video points out, all Audi models are tested at high-speed on one of the most grueling race tracks in the worlds, Germany’s Nürburgring. Close to 5,000 miles worth of...

  • Gumpert Apollo R live photos
    Supercar Maker Gumpert Declares Insolvency

    Just when it looked like the bankruptcies and bottoms-dropping-out of the car industry were behind us, Gumpert announces that it has applied for insolvency proceedings in its home country. Why? Because it failed to meet its plans to deliver its offbeat supercars to expected Chinese-market buyers...

  • 2013 Lamborghini Aventador
    2013 Lamborghini Aventador: First Drive

    Lamborghini. The very name conjures myth and legend for those of us who grew up with the wedge-shaped supercars tracing their promises of sex and speed across the pages of magazines, posters, and, ultimately, our fantasies. But Aventador? What does that mean? It's the embodiment of those childhood...

  • 2005 Ford GT
    Stolen Ford GT Chopped, Thieves Nabbed; Enthusiasts Mourn

    Sometimes, it's a stupid, sad world we live in. A world where a prized 2005 Ford GT was stolen from its owner. Worse yet, a world where the moronic thieves decided the car was worth more hacked into parts, and then proceeded not just to disassemble, but chop up the frame and body of the car. The...

  • Jay Leno and Maurizio Reggiani discuss the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
    Jay Leno Looks At Lamborghini's Latest Concepts: Video

    Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Italian supercar builder Lamborghini, and the occasion will be honored with events worldwide, including a grand tour of Italy. Proving that the iconic automaker has a long life ahead of it, Jay Leno spent some time viewing Lamborghini’s latest concepts...

  • Ferrari F12berlinetta
    Ferrari On Track For Record Results In 2012

    Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is predicting another record year for the Italian supercar manufacturer, despite the poor economic situation in Europe, the possibility of slower growth in China, and heavy investment in Formula 1. Last year Ferrari sold a record 7,195 cars, including a...

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