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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, 2020

Holden 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