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This year’s Geneva Motor Show is hotly anticipated for launches and announcements; among these will be the latest Honda Civic Prototype model. In view of the new model announcement, we’re taking a look back through the history of the Honda Civic, highlighting some of its particularly high-standard best bits over the years.
LOOKING BACK AT THE HONDA CIVIC Read Post »
Since replacing the Leone in 1992, the Subaru Impreza has been a popular model for both the mainstream market and the World Rally Championships.
THE IMPREZA’S IMPROVEMENT Read Post »
The NSX, every Honda enthusiast’s dream car, including mine. A car that had influence and design in put from racing legend Aryton Senna, which later impacted the NSX-R, incorporating the Type R pedigree into this amazing chassis.
Here is our guide to what we think are the leading American muscle cars of all time that have influenced modern car design. Of course, it is debatable what is classed as a muscle car, but we’ve decided to go for the two-door sports coupes that boasted powerful engines designed for top performance, yet had more
US CARS THAT CAN STILL FLEX THEIR MUSCLE Read Post »
Vauxhall is set to reveal their latest concept car at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. The overall look of the car is inspired by the 1966 Vauxhall XVR and the 1965 Opel Experimental GT, but with a focus on the future look of sports cars.
VAUXHALL UNVEILS GT CONCEPT IDEA Read Post »
Skoda, a brand, which over recent years has become more and more popular with cars such as the Octavia VRS and Fabia VRS. One market Skoda hasn’t really catered for is the SUV market.
SKODA’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE Read Post »
If you take a look at the KUHL Racing website, you will be bombarded with shiny, luxury custom creations and low riders that leave you feeling like a kid in a car sweet shop. Recently though, KUHL Racing debuted a rather beautiful custom Nissan GT-R, which has been given the rather ostentatious moniker of “the
KUHL Racing Go For Gold Read Post »
The first GT race of 2016 has seen another strong performance by the McLaren 650S GT3 supported by Clearwater Racing. A dramatic three-hour race in Sepang, saw the McLaren take a position on the podium and meant the team led the team and driver championships.
McLAREN 650S GT3 STORMS TO VICTORY Read Post »
It may only be January but we are already looking forward to the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival. This year’s Silverstone Classic will take place over three days from July 29th to July 31st and plans to celebrate the track’s 50th anniversary means it is set to be an amazing event.
LOOK FORWARD TO THE SILVERSTONE CLASSIC Read Post »
When coming up with the definitive list of iconic German cars it is easy to be spoilt for choice, after all the majority of the world’s top car makers hail from there! So what makes the list? What cars have stood the test of time?
THE BEST GERMAN ICONS? Read Post »
Ferrari, renowned for their beauty, their elegance and also their hefty price tags, even more so apparent the older they become (subject to a few models). This particular 1957 335 is estimated to hit $34 million at auction on February 5th.
THE $34 MILLION 335 Read Post »
The new Mini John Cooper Works Convertible has been teasingly revealed ahead of its official public unveiling at the New York Motor Show in March 2016. With the extra refinement we have come to expect from JCW, the 2.0 litre turbocharged convertible gets a 20bhp boost on the previous version as well as around 40bhp
NEW MINI JCW CONVERTIBLE Read Post »
The Citroen DS is one of the most iconic cars of all time so it takes a brave person to attempt to revamp it for the 21st century. However, French designer Jean-Louis Bui has had a go and has come up with something that is going to get Citroen fans talking.
CITROEN DS CONCEPT REVEALED Read Post »
Lexus has revealed its new LC 500 coupe at a key motoring event in the US. The car is the first vehicle produced by Lexus to feature its new rear-wheel-drive platform and will make use of a number of innovative materials to reduce weight and improve performance.
LEXUS DEBUT NEW LC 500 COUPE Read Post »
For a long time talk of iconic cars led to discussions about motors produced by the leading European makers – Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin etc. However, in recent years there has been a surge in cars that come from the East, with many amateur track drivers looking towards the up-and-coming classics from Nissan and Subaru.
ICONIC CARS FROM JAPAN Read Post »
It seems strange to think that an iconic sports car manufacturer such as Jaguar has not been involved in motor sport for around 12 years – but that is all about to change with the recent announcement that Jaguar is to reacquaint itself with motorsport –Formula E, to be precise.
JAGUAR – THE FUTURE OF EV Read Post »
The Porsche Boxter is not just getting a standard manufacturer make over, it’s a little more complex than that – when Porsche make the decision to give the pending model a new moniker, you know there’s going to more to it than just a set of new paint colours.
PORSCHE 718 BOXTER – MORE POWERFUL, MORE AGILE Read Post »
Hyundai has revealed its latest i20 Challenger model ahead of the forthcoming World Rally Championship (WRC) season.
HYUNDAI LAUNCHES NEXT-GEN I20 CHALLENGER Read Post »
At this time of year the NEC becomes packed with petrol-heads, but not of the four-wheel kind. These petrol-heads would rather two-wheels and leathers! That’s right, Motorcycle Live has once again reared its head, showing just how quick this year has gone.
MOTORCYCLE LIVE 2015 Read Post »
Team Peugeot has unveiled its new colours for the forthcoming Dakar Rally.
PEUGEOT REVEALS ITS DAKAR PLANS Read Post »
McLaren have tapped into the future concept of Formula1 racing and, the future is definitely looking green and bright.
McLAREN MP4-X CONCEPT Read Post »
The country seems to be very bike-focused this week as the Birmingham NEC hosts the annual Motorcycle Live event.
KAWASAKI LAUNCH TEMPTING LINE-UP Read Post »
The latest model from Zenos is set to be a tempting option for fans of the stylish car.
TEMPTED BY THE NEW ZENOS? Read Post »
Porsche has revealed its latest sports car designed for the recreational and club racer.
PORSCHE REVEAL NEW TRACK STAR Read Post »
