Back in the day motorsport rules were placed in such a way that many of the cars taking part were only legitimate if the general public could buy something that was pretty close to the car tearing around the track. This led to manufacturers wishing to take part unleashing their designers on their standard cars, … Continue reading BMW’s Bold Bavarian Batmobile
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Porsche rolls back the years with a vision of the future
A firm strength of Porsche’s fine motorsport history is its brilliance of engineering and design. With a portfolio of revolutionary and successful design classics at their disposal, the pressure on their talented designers and engineers to continue the legacy must be immense. From limited run supercars portraying cutting edge technology to the always reliable and … Continue reading Porsche rolls back the years with a vision of the future
Baby McLaren Enters the Fold
The designers and engineers at McLaren must be working overtime at their Woking headquarters. When they initially revealed that they were going to up the number of models and production runs to increase their road car sales it was an ambitious plan that more often than not falls beyond expectations and is soon cut back. … Continue reading Baby McLaren Enters the Fold
Porsche unleashes the Cayman GT4
Over the years the Porsche range has grown and model variants expanded that they really offer something for everyone these days. From their exotic 918 supercar, to the practical Cayenne four wheel drive and the always appealing Boxster, the variety on offer is far removed from the legendary 911. Something that they have been criticised … Continue reading Porsche unleashes the Cayman GT4
McLaren P1; the new F1?
When your most recent stab at a racing car for the road is one that not only breaks all the performance records but changes thinking in terms of design and is still talked about 20 years later, you know you’ve done a good job. However, when it comes to producing a new supercar there are … Continue reading McLaren P1; the new F1?
Bentley Bounce Back with a Bang
Bentley’s long and illustrious history in the world of luxury and motorsport makes them one of the most prestigious marques in the world. In the early days of racing the car to be seen in was a Bentley and their drivers were envied the world over as the heroes of their day. Road cars were … Continue reading Bentley Bounce Back with a Bang
Ferrari’s Formula 1 Future Philosophy
Formula 1 used to be the pinnacle and very essence of what was possible in terms of car performance, design and technology. Whilst today’s cars may be filled with the very latest new technologies, the regulations and safety measures place upon today’s Formula 1 cars mean the performance and design possibilities are somewhat restricted as … Continue reading Ferrari’s Formula 1 Future Philosophy
The Mercedes AMG GT – the ultimate Grand Tourer?
With the original SLS Mercedes found themselves with a car that no one could really classify. Looking like a retro iteration of the suave original SL, complete with gullwing doors and stupendously long bonnet, yet with the pace to trouble the Ferrari 458, although possibly only in a straight line, the car was a mix … Continue reading The Mercedes AMG GT – the ultimate Grand Tourer?
Refreshed Range Rover Evoque Roars
If you’re looking for an example of a company that can seemingly do no wrong at the minute you need to look towards Jaguar Land Rover. With Jaguar receiving endless praise for its stunning F-Type, statesman-like XJ and brand new XE before it is even launched, and Land Rover plaudits queuing up to let them … Continue reading Refreshed Range Rover Evoque Roars
Aston Martin Lagonda – The phoenix rises again
Such is the financial gain and appeal of key financial markets that many car manufacturers will develop cars at great cost and offer them exclusively to specific areas of the world. Audi, for example, make an extended wheelbase version of their A8 super-saloon, but only for Chinese customers, and not available anywhere else. In China … Continue reading Aston Martin Lagonda – The phoenix rises again
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