Subaru claims it’s the new king of the Nürburgring when it comes to sedans. The WRX STI Type RA NBR Special has lapped the Ring in a blistering 6:57.5 — only half a second slower than the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Lotus gave the motoring world its first look at its more powerful road car to date yesterday. Called the Evora GT430, the new trim takes Lotus’ pretty mid-engined sports car and turns the dial up to 11.
Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off its X-Class premium pickup truck. According to the brand, it’s the first of its kind from a premium manufacturer.
Usually when a car manufacturer launches a new car, it whips off some symbolic covers to reveal the metal beneath. Not Jaguar. Jaguar literally launches its cars.
Hyundai took the wraps off its first dedicated hot hatch yesterday. The i30 N is its 271 hp volley into the hot hatch wars, and on first impression, it sounds like the Korean company means business.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the largest motoring events on the calendar. Combining a motor show with a race weekend, the meeting attracts around 200,000 visitors each year.
The saga between Ron Dennis and McLaren seems to finally be coming to an end. In what can be seen as the final nail in the coffin, the former chief executive has sold his shares in McLaren Technology Group and McLaren Automotive.