Latest car, EV, sportscar, supercar and motoring news, facts and industry gossip from Smart-Motoring.com.
Last year we were greeted with the news of the sale of an ultra-rare Maserati MC12 in black; one of only 50 in existence. This year, news has emerged of the forthcoming sale of an equally rare Maserati MC12 Corsa. In fact, this one is even rarer, being numbered 2 of only 12 specific version […]
Ultra Rare Maserati MC12 Corsa for Sale Read Post »
McLaren has launched its second model that will be part of its prestigious McLaren Sports series.
McLaren reveal 540C Coupe Read Post »
Peugeot Sport has confirmed the launched of a new supercar hatchback in the form of the 308 R HYbrid.
PEUGEOT UNVEILS THRILLING COMPACT Read Post »
Rumours abound that Apple, not content with trying to reinvent the watch, are considering launching an Apple car. The rumours seem to have started around the time that it was suspected that Apple were looking to hire a selection of top automotive engineers. The Financial Times reported that many employees from the company’s iPhone quarter
From iMove to iCar – Are Apple Designing Their Own Vehicle? Read Post »
Hyundai Motorsport has confirmed further testing of its New Generation i20 WRC ahead of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship.
Hyundai tests next i20 WRC Read Post »
Skoda’s new Fabia R5 has been approved by the International Automobile Federation FIA.This means the rally car is now officially able to enter the contest rounds of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) and continue Skoda’s legacy in racing.
Green light for Skoda Fabia R5 Read Post »
Santa Pod opened its gates at the Easter weekend to distract its fans from their Easter eggs and Hot Cross Buns and instead treat them to a weekend full of action both on and off the famous drag strip.
Festival of Power at Santa Pod Read Post »
Every now and again the Holy Grail of motoring happens; a dusty garage door is creaked open like the tomb of Tutankhamun, letting sunlight in to reveal a horde of low mileage, automotive gems covered in dust and straw. It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does it is a wonderful thing and this
ALAIN DELON’s CALIFORNIA SELLS AT AUCTION Read Post »
Driverless cars are rather like online banking; we all remember the time when every other person we knew didn’t trust using the internet to manage their bank accounts, but slowly, over time, we have come to trust such new-fangled wizardry.
Mercedes F 015 Driverless Car – Luxury in Motion Read Post »
In Part One we spoke about all the new additions to TFS and the long wait for show season to start once again. Part Two will cover the track and the show off sections!
The Fast Show 2015: Part Two Read Post »
It’s back – show season is finally here! After a long 4 month wait the 2015 Show Season has finally taken off.
The Fast Show 2015: Part One Read Post »
There was a wide array of Formula One-related (F1) spectacles, classic cars and other track events at the 73rd members’ meeting at Goodwood this weekend (ending March 22nd).
F1, Porsche and other classics at Goodwood Read Post »
Aston Martin has announced its most ambitious racing programme so far. It’s planning a five-car campaign at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and 24 Hours of Le mans as well as two GT3 entries at the Nurburgring 24 hours.
Aston Martin sets sights on top level GT titles Read Post »
Honda is bringing its new Civic Type R to race in the 2015 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season.
Track prepping the Type R Read Post »
If you were thinking of ordering a new Ford Mustang then you’re in for a long wait as people have stampeded to put their names down for one of these cars.
Mad for the Mustang Read Post »
It’s been kept under wraps for years, but Honda has finally let fans in on the details of the brand new Civic Type R.
THE WAIT IS OVER, THE TYPE-R IS HERE Read Post »
Audi has let customers in on a little more of what goes on under the hood of its new R8.
The Audi R8 returns Read Post »
It won’t be long until people can get their hands on an all-new Mazda MX-5 as production of the car has just started in Japan.
The MX-5 legacy lives on Read Post »
DS has come to the Geneva Motor Show 2015 as a brand in its own right for the first time. With it, it’s bringing the Divine DS concept car and the new DS 5.
SPIRIT OF AVANT GARDE Read Post »
Porsche has pulled together its track knowledge and put as much technology as they legally can into the new, road-going Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS shows racing prowess Read Post »
Bentley is giving the high performance two seater sportscar a bit of a British twist in the form of its EXP 10 Speed 6 concept that is set to come to the Geneva Motor Show 2015.
Bentley brings luxury to Geneva Read Post »
The ultra rare, track only supercar from Aston Martin, the Vulcan, is set to be revealed at the Geneva International Motor Show on March 3rd.
Aston Martin Vulcan coming to Geneva Read Post »
Looking at Brooklands today, one can’t help but feel the ghosts of past glories. And while there is something to be said for the romance of leaving something historic as-is (imagine the pyramids turned into luxury flats) it is also exciting to hear that Brooklands has secured Heritage Lottery Funding to bring it back to
Brooklands To Be Restored with Lottery Grant Funds Read Post »
You don’t get much more old school than this nowadays: a 1934 Lancia Astura Steady Special was unveiled this weekend (February 20th) at the 2015 Race Retro event.
LANCIA ASTURA STEADY SPECIAL RACE RETRO UNVEIL Read Post »
