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McLaren Reveals V6 Hybrid Supercar in Final Testing

McLaren has shown off its nearly finished new hybrid supercar, as it enters the final stages of its pre-production development and testing phase. The car, still wrapped in its testing camo, is a pretty major step for McLaren, as it represents a number of firsts — most notable of which is the brand’s first full production hybrid.

Lotus Digital Instrument Pack is the Ideal Track-Day Tool

Lotus is a brand well known for finding ways to go faster. The very first Lotus was a modified Austin 7 which founder Colin Chapman built to be lighter and more powerful, to compete in trials racing. Chapman’s principles guide Lotus to this day, with even the all-electric Evija being both as light and as powerful as possible.

Rolls-Royce Wraith Kryptos is the World’s Most Secretive Car

If you happen to be particularly wealthy but also a code-breaking genius, Rolls-Royce has created the perfect car for you. The Rolls-Royce Wraith Kryptos Collection is a strictly limited edition run of 50 cars that contain a secret code known only to two people in the world.

McLaren 720S Le Mans Celebrates 25 Years Since Famous 24 Hour Win

McLaren has revealed a limited edition model of the 720S supercar, to celebrate a quarter of a century since a rather unusual and remarkable feat. Known as the 720S Le Mans, it marks McLaren’s win at the famous 24 hour race, at its first attempt, in a car that wasn’t even in the top category.

Nissan and Italdesign Reveal $1m GT-R 50 Production Model

Back in June 2018, Nissan and Italdesign came up with a very special birthday gift to themselves. Jointly celebrating 50 years of the Italian design house and the GT-R name, the two brands collaborated on a one-off vehicle: the Nissan GT-R50.

Bentley Mulliner Bacalar is a 650hp Coachbuilt Speedster

If you find the current Bentley Continental GT too common for your tastes, then Crewe’s exlcusive Mulliner division has got you covered. The new Bentley Mulliner Bacalar is the first ultra-exclusive model from the newly announced Mulliner Coachbuilt.

Koenigsegg Unveils Its First Four-Seater, the 1,700hp Gemera

If you’re a Koenigsegg enthusiast and always wanted to share your passion with more than one friend, here’s your solution. The Swedish supercar manufacturer has revealed its new four-seater Gemera today, in a very odd presentation at the brand’s stand at the cancelled Geneva Motor Show.

McLaren Reveals 765LT, With More Power and Less Weight

McLaren has revealed the latest model in its “Long Tail” family, this time based on the car at the very top of its Super Series model line, the 720S. It calls it the 765LT, and the clue to its new characteristics is in the name.

Alfa Romeo Reveals 532hp Giulia GTA and Track-Ready GTAm

Although this week’s Geneva International Motor Show has gone the way of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix, that hasn’t stopped car manufacturers from staging virtual reveals of their wares. Alfa Romeo is first up to the plate, with a new, even higher performance version of the Giulia.

KTM Reveals New 600hp X-BOW GTX Race Car

Austrian motorbike and car manufacturer KTM has revealed the next evolution of its X-BOW track special. KTM calls the new car the X-BOW GTX, and it’s the most powerful model the brand has ever produced.

Maserati to Return to Racing With the Mysterious MC20

If you’re feeling glum about motorsport right now, we’ll forgive you. Every other headline these days seems to be a big brand pulling out of some race series or other. Even this week, Aston Martin pulled out of Le Mans Hypercars before anyone’s ever raced in the category.

Czinger’s 21C is a 270mph, 3D-Printed, V8 Hybrid Hypercar

New US brand Czinger Vehicles will officially reveal its first car at the Geneva Motor Show next month, and it’s quite the debut. Known as the 21C — shorthand for 21st Century — Czinger’s first vehicle has some startling performance figures.