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McLaren Releases Promo to Promote Middle East Dealerships
McLaren Automotive is expanding around the world, especially in markets where the demand for such high end super cars is in large supply, hence the release of this promo video, which solidifies the companies presence in the Middle East.
Lotus Lightens Toyota Venza for Drastically Better MPG
When Lotus isn’t engineering cool cars like the Evora, dealing with PR snafus, or worrying about whether or not it’s going to be sold in a few months, it takes on contract work to lighten vehicles for other firms.
2013 Range Rover Spy Photos Show Production Car
Wearing what would barely pass as anti-photo camouflage, our auto paparazzi snapped spy photos of the upcoming 2013 Land Rover Range Rover on the road.
McLaren Distributing ‘Unit 2’ Private Collection to Dealerships for Display
For decades now, McLaren has secretly stored all of its Formula One race cars and same production models at a warehouse simply called ‘Unit 2’ out in England. But now, the British automaker is sending out almost half of the cars held there for display at its dealerships around the world.
New MINI JCW Engine to Get Improved MPG, Automatic Transmission Option
The John Cooper Works (JCW) MINI lineup will all get a revised 1.6-liter engine based on its predecessor with performance numbers being the same at 208-hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.
Aston Martin Jewelry Collection Sparkles
Do you know what perfectly complements an Aston Martin? Exquisite diamond jewelery that’s inspired by the luxury automobile.
Maserati Trofeo MC World Series Returns for Third Season
The Maserati Trofeo MC World Series will be back for its third season, with the single-make Maserati race series unveiling the newest variant of its GranTurismo MC Trofeo race car.
Land Rover Defender 110 Scale Lego Model is Crazy Cool
Lego replicas are usually pretty lame, but this Land Rover Defender 110 proves that a legitimate scale car model can come out of the little plastic pieces with shocking accuracy.
Martin Scorsese to Produce Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Film
Famous American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor, Martin Scorsese has agreed to to work with Lord Richard Attenborough and Anthony Haas to produce a film titled Silver Ghost. Based on the lives of Lord John Douglas-Scott Montagu, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce it will detail the creation of the world’s most iconic car brand.
Lola Cars Files for Bankruptcy
Lola Group Holdings Limited announced that it has filed for bankruptcy protection for its Lola Cars International Limited and Lola Composites Limited divisions.
MINI JCW Engine Tuning Kit Announced for Coupe and Roadster
MINI announced the John Cooper Works version of its coupe last week, but if it is only performance you are after without the added paint and plastic, MINI will install the JCW engine kit on your existing MINI coupe or roadster. The engine kit will boost the power of the coupe up to 197 hp, along with…
Lagonda Still on Track as Aston Martin Plans China Expansion
Despite little news on the Lagonda front as of late, Aston Martin is reportedly continuing to prepare for the launch of its new sub-brand.
2014 MINI Cooper Spy Photos Show Radical Redesign
Even icons need to stay fresh, and for the 2014 model year a major redesign is coming to the classic look of the MINI Cooper.
McLaren MP4-12C Spider Due this Year, No V12s in Future
Early speculation had the McLaren MP4-12C Spider set to make its debut this year, and now it’s been all but confirmed by the British automaker.
Aston Martin DBS Ultimate Priced From $287,576
The Aston Martin DBS Ultimate got official last week when it appeared on the British automaker’s website, but one noticeable thing was missing: pricing.
MINI JCW GP Revealed With 8:19 Nurburgring Lap Time
Painted and styled much like the JCW Countryman we saw in Geneva, MINI has announced its John Cooper Works GP today.
Lotus Will Not Be Sold: Owners Says
Poor Lotus. The company that just wants to make cool cars is still caught in the middle of a corporate acquisition that threatens the company’s existence one day and reassuringly cooes to it the next.
Lotus Evora GTC Revealed, Will Complete in Grand-Am
Lotus has adapted it’s Evora GT4 endurance racer for homologation in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and has confirmed at least one team will compete using the car.
2013 Bentley Continental GT Coupe Gets 24 MPG
Numbers like this were unthinkable only a few years ago, but it’s amazing what a little federal regulation can do to spur an engineering department — or industry in this case.
Aston Martin DBS Ultimate Revealed
Towards the end of last month, we got word that Aston Martin would be offering an Ultimate Edition model variant as a generation-ending sendoff for the DBS. Now the DBS Ultimate has just gone official on the British automaker’s website.
Jaguar US Performance Driving Program Expanded
Now, the company is “enhancing” the program by offering an additional course that supplements the base program. It’s a pay-it-yourself advanced package that caters to owners of XFR, XKR and XJ Super Sports models
MINI Countryman Coupe Looks Production Ready in Spy Photos
The MINI Paceman concept was revealed to us at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, and will hit dealer showrooms in early 2013 badged as the Countryman Coupe.
World’s Oldest Unrestored MINI Nets $65,000
The oldest unrestored MINI in the world far exceeded Bonhams’ initial estimate of netting $19,000 to $24,000 on the auction block. Instead, it sold for $65,000 (£40,250) which undoubtedly makes it the most expensive, unrestored MINI in the world now. The rare 1959 Austin MINI Se7en De Luxe Saloon was auctioned off on April 30th…
Jaguar XJ Supersport Joins ‘Ring Taxi’ Ranks
With just over 500 hp on tap in the latest Nurburgring taxi, the Jaguar XJ Supersport feeds thrill-seekers adrenaline through a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine.
