Coverage tagged Supercars.
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A rare Lamborghini Miura was engulfed in flames on a public road in the United States, causing extensive damage to the classic supercar but reportedly leaving its driver unharmed.
A 1996 Dodge Viper lost control and overturned while overtaking in Valrico, Florida, with the driver escaping without injury despite the dramatic incident.
Chinese authorities restricted online searches for ‘Ferrari’ in 2012 following a high-profile crash involving the son of a senior Communist Party official in a 458 Italia.
Ferrari has unveiled the F12 Berlinetta at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, introducing a 730bhp V12 flagship to replace the outgoing 599 GTB.
A Ferrari Testarossa was written off in a head-on collision in Vernon, New Jersey, in July 2012, leaving both occupants with serious injuries but expected to recover.
A low-mileage Lamborghini Murcielago was destroyed in Houston after its driver lost control and rolled the supercar several times, leaving it beyond repair.
A 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO has changed hands for EUR24.3m, underlining the model’s status as one of the most valuable and sought-after classic cars in the world.
A 1991 Ferrari F40, once owned by Lee Iacocca and showing fewer than 300 miles, is set for RM’s Arizona sale with a guide of $650,000 to $750,000.
Lamborghini sets the US price for its rear-wheel-drive Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder at $209,000, offering a V10 drop-top with 550hp and a focus on driver engagement.
A high-speed crash involving an AC Cobra replica at 130 mph left the driver with only minor injuries, after a rear suspension failure caused the car to roll multiple times on a race track.
German tuner TIKT has revealed the Corvette C6 ZR1 Tripple X, featuring 758bhp, major engine modifications and a full aerodynamic body kit for dramatic track-focused performance.
Chevrolet has launched the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible with a 505bhp LS7 V8 and a special 60th Anniversary Package, marking the end of the C6 generation.
Shelby American has launched three 50th Anniversary Edition Mustangs, GTS, GT350 and Super Snake, each limited to 100 units and unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show.
A recently purchased Ferrari 458 Italia, reportedly owned by a EuroMillions lottery winner, slid off a snowy junction in Londonderry, Ireland, on 19 December 2011.
Police in Europe struggled to clamp a Bugatti Veyron’s wheels for illegal parking, eventually issuing a fine when the supercar’s design thwarted standard enforcement.
A Miami dealership saw several brand new Chevrolet Corvettes damaged after a drunk driver crashed through the lot in the early hours of 14 December 2011.
Alfa Romeo will bring its lightweight 4C coupe to US showrooms in 2013, aiming to re-establish the brand with a mid-engined, turbocharged sports car under $45,000.
Aston Martin will produce the V12 Vantage Roadster, combining its 6.0-litre V12 engine with the brand’s smallest chassis for a limited-run open-top model.
Chrysler will revive its Detroit Viper plant and launch the 2013 Viper as the first model under the newly independent SRT performance brand.
Swiss entrepreneur Ueli Anliker transformed a Mercedes SLR McLaren into the Red Gold Dream, covering it with gold and rubies and raising its value to $11 million.
A Ferrari 458 Italia was involved in a crash with a motorcycle during a turn in Taipei, with police yet to determine responsibility for the incident.
A Polish motoring journalist escaped serious injury after crashing a Lotus Elise Club Racer during a test drive near Warsaw, with the car declared beyond repair.
A 2009 Bugatti Veyron crash in a Texas lagoon is at the centre of a federal insurance fraud case, with the insurer alleging the incident was staged.
Gumpert has released a teaser for an upcoming high-performance model, promising a dramatic debut and distinctive engine sound at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.