Motorsport

Allan McNish to Start 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours from Fifth on Grid

Audi’s Allan McNish will line up fifth for the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours, as the marque’s R18 TDIs secured both front-row slots in a close qualifying battle with Peugeot.

Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept revives iconic name at Geneva

Toyota brought the Supra name back to the public eye at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show with the GR Supra Racing Concept, previewing the road car to follow.

Renault Clio R.S. 18 channels F1 spirit in special edition hot hatch

Renault’s Clio R.S. 18, launched for 2018, adopts Formula One-inspired styling and a standard Akrapovic exhaust, but keeps the familiar 220 Trophy hardware underneath.

Skoda Fabia WRC 2 Champion Edition celebrates rally success

Skoda marks its 2017 WRC 2 championship with a special Fabia, featuring unique styling, mechanical tweaks and a limited production run of 1,300 units.

Renault previews 2018 Megane RS at Monaco Grand Prix

Renault gave the first public outing to its next-generation Megane RS during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with F1 driver Nico Hülkenberg taking the camouflaged prototype for a lap.

Hyundai Teases i30 N with Engine Soundtrack Ahead of Debut

Hyundai has released another teaser for its first N Performance model, the i30 N, this time focusing on the car’s engine and exhaust note as anticipation builds for its official unveiling.

Seven Aston Martin Vulcans Storm Circuit of the Americas

A rare gathering of seven Aston Martin Vulcans brought 5,740bhp to the Circuit of the Americas as owners took to the track for a private event.

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon debuts with 840hp at New York

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, revealed at the 2017 New York Auto Show, delivers 840hp and a 9.65-second quarter mile, making it the world’s most powerful production muscle car.

M2K Motorsports Ford GT sets 293.6mph standing mile record

A heavily modified 2006 Ford GT from M2K Motorsports achieved 293.6mph in the standing mile, setting a new world record at the Texas Mile event.

Ford GT Competition Series Pack Targets Track-Focused Owners

Ford has introduced the Competition Series pack for the GT, stripping weight and adding carbon fibre for buyers seeking a more focused, track-ready supercar.

Ben Collins pilots Range Rover Sport down Inferno ski slope for world record

Former Stig Ben Collins drove a Range Rover Sport down Switzerland’s Inferno Murren ski course, tackling 2,170 metres of descent and setting a new world record for a car on the route.

Jay Leno Drives Five Ferrari Flagships on Track with Collector David Lee

Jay Leno joined collector David Lee at Willow Springs to sample five generations of Ferrari’s flagship supercars, from the 288 GTO to the LaFerrari.

Acura NSX GT3 arrives at SEMA with matching custom trailer

Acura brings its NSX GT3 racer to SEMA 2016, accompanied by a bespoke trailer and a specially prepared MDX tow vehicle, all sharing coordinated design details.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Retakes Nürburgring Saloon Lap Record

Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio has reclaimed the Nürburgring Nordschleife production saloon lap record, setting a time of 7 minutes 32 seconds with its automatic gearbox.

Two dead, three injured in Nurburgring crash during touristenfahrten

A Honda Civic EG crashed at high speed on a damp section of the Nurburgring Nordschleife, killing both occupants and injuring three others including two marshals.

Charlize Theron Cast as Cipher, the Villain in Fast 8

Charlize Theron joins the Fast & Furious franchise as Cipher, a new antagonist set to challenge Vin Diesel’s crew when Fast 8 arrives in cinemas in April 2017.

Nürburgring chase between Porsche Cayman and VW Polo GTI ends with crash

A pursuit between a modified Volkswagen Polo GTI and a first-generation Porsche Cayman on the Nürburgring came to an abrupt halt after the Cayman crashed near Wehrseifen.

Report links James Allison to possible Ferrari team principal role

Italian media suggest Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne could replace Maurizio Arrivabene with technical chief James Allison after a winless start to 2016.

McLaren Rejects Reports of Legal Threat Over FIA Engine Supply Rule

McLaren distances itself from claims Ron Dennis threatened legal action against the FIA’s new regulation on mandatory customer engine supply in Formula One.

Russian sponsor Sergey Belousov backs Kvyat’s Toro Rosso return

IT entrepreneur Sergey Belousov has signed a sponsorship deal with Toro Rosso, supporting Daniil Kvyat’s return to the team following his demotion from Red Bull ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Boullier: 2017 Formula One Rules Will Not Hinder Overtaking

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier rejects claims that the 2017 chassis and tyre regulations will reduce overtaking, arguing mechanical grip gains will offset added downforce.

Honda voices doubts over push for louder Formula One engines

Honda's F1 chief Yusuke Hasegawa says he is unconvinced by efforts to artificially increase the noise of turbo hybrid engines, as manufacturers research new solutions for 2018.

Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang Hatz steps down after suspension

Wolfgang Hatz has resigned as Porsche’s research and development boss following months of suspension, with Michael Steiner named as his immediate successor.

Alonso Targets Podium for McLaren-Honda in 2016 F1 Season

After a sixth-place finish in Sochi, Fernando Alonso believes McLaren-Honda could realistically aim for a podium in the 2016 Formula One campaign.