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6:35.183 min: mercedes-amg one is number 1 on the nürburgring-nordschleife

6:35.183 min: Mercedes-AMG ONE is Number 1 on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife

Mercedes-AMG ONE has once again made history by setting a new record for road-legal production vehicles on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. The hypercar with Formula-1™ technology, officially measured and notarised, completed the 20.832-kilometer track in 6:35.183 minutes. The record-breaking run happened on October 28, 2022, when racing driver and AMG brand ambassador Maro Engel took to the track for the last attempt of the day and burned the new

nissan reveals thrilling a-to-z lineup of on- and off-road concepts for 2022 sema show

Nissan reveals thrilling A-to-Z lineup of on- and off-road concepts for 2022 SEMA Show

Nissan will reveal six exciting new concept vehicles – plus the public debut of the all-new Z GT4 racing car – at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nov. 1-4. Nissan's diverse SEMA lineup includes electric, street/track performance and off-road-focused vehicles that will inspire owners to customize their own vehicles for next-level excitement. Nissan's Thrill Street exhibit in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, booth #52141, will showcas

three top tuners showcase the personalized performance potential of the 2023 acura integra

Three Top Tuners Showcase the Personalized Performance Potential of the 2023 Acura Integra

Acura has partnered with three of the nation's top tuners to showcase the personalized performance potential of the next-generation Integra and celebrate the return of the iconic Integra nameplate to the Acura lineup. Inspired by Acura's unyielding commitment to performance and the tuner community, Daijiro "Dai" Yoshihara, Sara Choi and Coco Zurita have created personal interpretations of their ultimate 2023 Acura Integra, adding supreme levels o

hyundai motor uk announces ioniq 6 first edition pricing and specification

Hyundai Motor UK announces IONIQ 6 First Edition pricing and specification

Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification of the IONIQ 6 First Edition, the first model in the eagerly anticipated IONIQ 6 range and the second model of the IONIQ all-electric-vehicle line-up brand. Built on Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), IONIQ 6 is equipped with an array of advanced technologies and a customer-centric, spacious interior. In addition, it provides the First Edition with an ext

ken block and the audi s1 hoonitron electrify las vegas

Ken Block and the Audi S1 Hoonitron electrify Las Vegas

Ken Block and Audi Tradition’s collection of vehicles, including the Audi S1 Hoonitron, recently made an impact during a night-time film shoot in Las Vegas. The Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron was driven by Ken Block, performing stunts like drifting along the famous Eiffel Tower and donuts on the legendary strip i

mazda cx-60 diesel | uk specification and pricing announced

Mazda CX-60 diesel | UK specification and pricing announced

Arriving in the UK early next year the all-new Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv D MHEV is available to order now. Powered by a powerful, clean and efficient all-new e-Skyactiv D diesel engine, the new model will be offered in the same Exclusive-Line, Homura and Takumi grades as the recently launched PHEV version. The new

bbr unveils stunning supercharger kits for mazda mx-5 nd – up to 250 bhp available

BBR unveils stunning Supercharger kits for Mazda MX-5 ND – up to 250 bhp available

The autumn temperatures may be starting to cool, but renowned Mazda tuning specialist BBR is heating things up again for MX-5 owners. That’s because BBR is delighted to launch two all-new supercharger tuning packages for the 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5 ND models (MY2015-2019,) with up to 250 bhp available. Using the proven and reliable Rotrex supercharger unit, both BBR’s Stage 1 and Stage 2 packages have been designed to install without intrusiv

polestar 3

2024 Polestar 3

Polestar officially reveals the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV. Scandinavian minimalism and purity work together with the key ingredients of a sport utility vehicle, defining the SUV for the electric age. Polestar 3 makes the SUV not only more relevant and responsible, but also highly desirable. “Polestar 3 is a powerful electric SUV that appeals to the senses with a distinct, Scandinavian design and excellent driving dynamics,” says Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO. “It takes our manufact

peugeot reveals new 408 first edition

PEUGEOT reveals new 408 FIRST EDITION

The 50 PEUGEOT 408 FIRST EDITION models will all come with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and feature an enhanced specification based on the GT trim, as well as an exclusive ‘Electric Pack’ offer*. Available to order exclusively via PEUGEOT’s Buy Online platform, the PEUGEOT 408 FIRST EDITION is priced at £43,250. In addition to the GT trim features, the new 408 FIRST EDITION is equipped with: 20” ‘Monolithe’ Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels 7.4 kW on-board charger; Driver & Passeng

everrati unveils world’s first electrified porsche 911 (964) wide body cabriolet

Everrati unveils world’s first electrified Porsche 911 (964) Wide Body Cabriolet

Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati), the leading global technology company specialising in redefining and futureproofing automotive icons, today reveals its electrified Porsche 911 (964) Wide Body Cabriolet model – the first of its kind in the world. Bringing together open-top zero-emission motoring with iconic design, Everrati’s latest model offers a truly unique experience, with thrilling performance thanks to its state-of-the-art OEM

charge cars debuts all-new charge ’67 ev at petersen automotive museum and la auto show

Charge Cars debuts all-new Charge ’67 EV at Petersen Automotive Museum and LA Auto Show

Charge Cars is on a roll. It started with the 2022 “Icon of the Year” award from GQ Magazine, followed by the public unveiling at Salon Privé in London, before a dynamic debut at the world-renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed. As its next big step, the London-based company is bringing its all-new electric-powered machine to the United States for the first time. The US launch will take place at the legendary Petersen Automotive Museum in Los

2022 skoda vision gt concept

2022 Skoda Vision GT Concept

SKODA Design has introduced a new design concept, the VISION GT, which is an all-electric racing car in the form of a computer-generated model. It is currently being showcased at the 'Design and Transformation' exhibit in Brussels, as part of the Czech Republic's EU Presidency. The VISION GT draws inspiration from SKODA's 1100 OHC concept from 1957 and is part of the 'Icons Get a Makeover' series that reinvents iconic models from SKODA's past, such as the 130 RS, FELICIA, and RAPID MONTE CAR