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Why Peugeot's 905 Evo 2 'Supercopter' Could Have Dominated Sports Car Racing
Why Peugeot's 905 Evo 2 'Supercopter' Could Have Dominated Sports Car Racing

18 May 2023, 09:44 UTC · By: Henry Kelsall / The Peugeot 905 Evo 2 was the ultimate iteration of the all-conquering 1990s 905 sportscar, but alas this spectacular machine never got the chance to race.

 
Car Buying Guide: What Kind of Sports Car Should You Get for $70,000?
Car Buying Guide: What Kind of Sports Car Should You Get for $70,000?

4 Jan 2021, 07:55 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / The budget has gone up a bit this time; some of the non-premium cars are now out of the scope, with some of the top end vehicles showing up instead

 
Mechanic’s Wife Revives Totaled Sportscars Turning Them into Jewelry
Mechanic’s Wife Revives Totaled Sportscars Turning Them into Jewelry

17 Feb 2015, 17:34 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Christi Schimpke of Minabea Jewelry in Los Angeles uses an office in her husband's body repair shop to revive totaled sportscars turning them into jewelry

 
Ferro Single Hand Watch Is Inspired by Rev Counters
Ferro Single Hand Watch Is Inspired by Rev Counters

30 Dec 2014, 17:29 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Currently under development, the Ferro watch is a minimalist single hand timepiece inspired by sportscars tachometers. Designed with a Swiss Quartz and Japan Automatic movement with Sapphire crystal...

 
TVR to Launch All-New Model in 2-3 Years
TVR to Launch All-New Model in 2-3 Years

23 Apr 2014, 17:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Few car manufacturers have the prestige and pedigree of TVR. The British marque had a lot of ups and downs since it was founded in 1947, but all is not lost. A recent Autocar report suggests the ...

 
“Thunderous News!” TVR Is Back!
“Thunderous News!” TVR Is Back!

10 Jun 2013, 12:59 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / British sportscar manufacturer is officially back in business under the English flag, after UK-based company TVR Automotive Ltd has acquired the name from Russian banker Nikolai Smolensky. "...

 
TVR Comeback Confirmed with Ferrari-like Sportscar
TVR Comeback Confirmed with Ferrari-like Sportscar

7 Jun 2013, 09:32 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / British sportscar manufacturer TVR is on the verge of a brand relaunch after Russian banker Nikolai Smolensky sold the company to English entrepreneur Les Edgar. Speaking to Autocar, Smolensky sa...

 
Is TVR Planning a Comeback?
Is TVR Planning a Comeback?

6 Jun 2013, 08:37 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / British sportscar manufacturer TVR is no longer a presence in the automotive world since July 2012, when Russian owner Nikolay Smolensky put an end to car production after 65 years. The last time...

 
Detroit Electric Delays Its First EV
Detroit Electric Delays Its First EV

5 Jun 2013, 11:43 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Revived after 74 years, Detroit Electric unveiled its first modern era electric car two months ago. Based on the Lotus Elise, the SP:01 sportscar was set to hit the assembly line in August. Until la...

 
2014 Alfa Romeo 4C New Photos Released
2014 Alfa Romeo 4C New Photos Released

9 May 2013, 09:54 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the new Alfa Romeo 4C is far from being launched. Or at least this is what we can assume since the Italian automaker has yet to announce a release date. Bu...

 
Spartan’s “Superlight Track Weapon” Is Almost Production-Ready
Spartan’s “Superlight Track Weapon” Is Almost Production-Ready

15 Apr 2013, 15:57 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Have you ever wondered whatever happened to the classic lightweight sportscar designed with a no-nonsense track purpose philosophy? If there’s one thing we can assure you of is that the concep...

 
Jaguar Could Build More XKR-S GTs
Jaguar Could Build More XKR-S GTs

9 Apr 2013, 11:53 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The limited-edition Jaguar XKR-S GT production run could be extended if there’s enough demand for the V8-powered coupe, the British company announced. Originally slated to be built in just 30 ...

 
The World's First Sportscar Celebrates 100 Years
The World's First Sportscar Celebrates 100 Years

26 Mar 2013, 15:38 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The world's first sportscar is getting ready to celebrate 100 years since its introduction. Intrigued? That figures. Why, you may ask? Because it's a common belief nowadays that sportscar ...

 
Why Toyota Loves BMW So Much
Why Toyota Loves BMW So Much

29 Jun 2012, 22:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Funny little thing this world we live in is, and I say that because all the auto news desks are drumming to the sound of the new axis of power that’s forming between Germany and Japan. Obvious...

 
The future is bright, the future is... Orange
The future is bright, the future is... Orange

31 Mar 2012, 21:59 UTC · By: Charles Darveight / 2044 AD. Nürburgring. Sunny with a hint of smog, but hey, this is a technologically developed society, so that’s rather normal. A bored pelican goes about his morning exercise routine on ...

 
McLaren Announces European Retail Network
McLaren Announces European Retail Network

18 Jun 2010, 07:23 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After revealing its three UK retailers (Rybrook in Birmingham, Jardine Motors Group in London, and Sytner in Manchester), British supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive revealed today the rest of ...

 
McLaren Reveals UK Retail Network
McLaren Reveals UK Retail Network

15 Jun 2010, 13:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Sports car manufacturer McLaren announced today its three UK partners, ahead of the 12C debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this July. The retailers in question are Rybrook in Birmingham, Jardin...

 
Electric Race Car Presented by Westfield
Electric Race Car Presented by Westfield

8 Mar 2010, 08:15 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / As expected, a lot of the new production models and concept cars unveiled these days use some kind of green technology meant to reduce fuel consumption and save the planet. As the future seems to be...

 
New Race Series for 2010: the Sir Stirling Moss Trophy
New Race Series for 2010: the Sir Stirling Moss Trophy

13 Jan 2010, 09:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Motor Racing Legends launched a new racing series for 2010, which will be based on the existing BRDC Historic Sportscars series but extend the entry criteria to include GTs, as well as sportscars an...

 
New Automobili Lamborghini Book Launched
New Automobili Lamborghini Book Launched

21 Dec 2009, 08:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Italian manufacturer Lamborghini recently launched a new book, titled Automobili Lamborghini, taking the reader through the company history at the Mondadori Multicenter in Milan. The book, edited b...