Banzai Matai
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Felino CB7R Supercar [w/video]
A small-scale Canadian manufacturer has developed the Felino CB7R. This naturally aspirated V8-powered model will be built in extremely limited numbers.
Manufacturer News · February 3, 2020
World’s Greatest Drag Race 9 [video]
The World’s Greatest Drag Race 9 is the 2020 instalment of the multi-car straight-line battle arranged by US media outlet Motor Trend.
Videos · February 2, 2020
No More Road-going Racecars
Managing editor Banzai Matai delves into the subject of road-going racecars, the machinery created by manufacturers simply to go racing.
Opinion · February 1, 2020
Best Driver’s Car GP [video]
The Best Driver’s Car GP is a wheel-to-wheel track battle contested between six high-performance machinery at Laguna Seca Raceway
Motorsport · January 31, 2020
New Audi A6 Now in South Africa [w/video]
The new Audi A6 and S6 sedan variants were launched into the local sales charts this week. The range-topping RS6 Avant will be here later in 2020
Audi · January 31, 2020
V16 BMW 7 Series
The V16 BMW 7 Series was a second generation 7 Series that boasted a 6,7-litre naturally aspirated engine that developed 304 kW/625 N.m of torque.
BMW · January 30, 2020
Vega EVX is Sri Lanka’s First Supercar [w/video]
The Vega EVX supercar is the very first of its kind from Sri Lanka. The in-house developed model produces 600 kW and 760 N.m of torque
Manufacturer News · January 29, 2020
Bentley Ice Race Continental GT [w/video]
The twin-turbocharged Bentley Ice Race Continental GT is a one-off special that was built by Bentley Motorsport to compete at the 2020 Ice Race GP.
Bentley · January 28, 2020
Audi A1 35 TFSI Driven
We spend a few days behind the wheel of the second-generation of Audi's entry-level hatchback in mid-spec Audi A1 35 TFSI guise.
Audi · January 28, 2020
Happy 30th Birthday Motoring Icons
We wish a few very recognisable vehicles a very happy 30th birthday as they are all now eligible for acceptance into the classics section of motoring.
Manufacturer News · January 27, 2020
UPDATED: Porsche 718 GTS 4,0 Cayman and Boxster [w/pricing]
Porsche has released two new derivatives of its popular Cayman and Boxster ranges, called the Porsche 718 GTS 4,0. Both have a flat-six motor with 294 kW.
Manufacturer News · January 27, 2020
Five Coupe Drag Race [video]
The five coupe drag race tests five similar, but different models; Audi R8, BMW M8, Merc GT 63S, Porsche 911 and Tesla, in a series of straight line tests.
Videos · January 25, 2020
TDF-1 Unleashes Your Inner F1 Driver
Ever wanted to drive an real Formula One car? Then the TDF-1 by Tour de Force Engineering is the 441 kW track car just for you.
F1 · January 24, 2020
Lamborghini Espada Rat Rod [w/video]
The Lamborghini Espada Rat Rod is a unique creation that was built by a French tuning house to celebrate the car's 50th anniversary.
Videos · January 24, 2020Holden Hurricane Concept [w/video]
The Holden Hurricane Concept, the company's very first concept car, was restored to its former glory by a team of retired engineers.
Manufacturer News · January 23, 2020
BMW i4 to Debut at Geneva Motor Show [w/video]
The upcoming battery powered BMW i4 Coupe will probably appear at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show as a close-to-production concept.
BMW · January 23, 2020
Driverless GM Cruise Origin Debuts [w/video]
The driverless GM Cruise Origin is a completely autonomous robo-taxi that was unveiled in San Francisco earlier this week.
Manufacturer News · January 22, 2020
UPDATED: Paul Walker’s Cars Auctioned [w/video]
Fast and Furious actor, Paul Walker’s cars are to be auctioned in the US early next year. The actor had a diverse collection 21 of which are up for grabs
Manufacturer News · January 22, 2020
Laffite X-Road Supercar [w/video]
The Laffite X-Road Supercar is limited-edition, a rear-wheel-drive, V8-powered machine that is referred to as a supercar by its creators.
Manufacturer News · January 21, 2020
5 Things to Know About the VW T-Cross 1,0 Highline
We spent a few days driving the VW T-Cross 1,0 Highline and share some of its more salient characteristics with you here.
Car Reviews · January 21, 2020
Free Racecar to Race SA Endurance Series
Fancy a free racecar to compete? Backdraft Racing is offering ten lucky crews that exact opportunity with its fleet of race-prepped Roadsters
Manufacturer News · January 20, 2020
2020 Dakar Highlights [Gallery]
2020 Dakar highlights is a bespoke gallery of images that tries to outline just a taste of the action from the recently completed rally in Saudi Arabia
Gallery · January 19, 2020
Extreme E Racer Debuts at Dakar [w/video]
The 400 kW/920 N.m all-electric, all-wheel-driver Extreme E Racer made its debut in the final leg of the 2020 Dakar Rally
Manufacturer News · January 17, 2020
2020 Dakar Stage 12 – The Final Leg
During 2020 Dakar Stage 12 was the final leg of this year’s event. The special 167 km timed section ran from from Haradh to Qiddiya.
Manufacturer News · January 17, 2020
2020 Dakar Stage 11 [w/video]
During 2020 Dakar Stage 11 racers had to cover 365 km of open-road section before starting the 379 km of timed special stage.
Manufacturer News · January 16, 2020