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Classics 1987 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible with 246 miles sells for £122,000

1987 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible with 246 miles sells for £122,000

This Saab 900 Turbo Convertible was stored for over 30 years waiting to be driven.
By Brian Potter 21 August 2022
03:51 Supercars Ripsaw F4 is an off-road supercar

Ripsaw F4 is an off-road supercar

The Ripsaw is a tank that handles like a supercar.
By Chris Okula 14 August 2022
35:24 Aftermarket / Tuning Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla get over 500 bhp from tuner

Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla get over 500 bhp from tuner

The G16E-GTS Inline-3 only needs one mechanical mod to make over 500 bhp.
By Brian Potter 25 July 2022
Video games UK: Prodrive racing simulator comes with PC and Assetto Corsa installed, costs £39,000

UK: Prodrive racing simulator comes with PC and Assetto Corsa installed, costs £39,000

Prodrive knows what it takes to succeed in motorsports and their racing sim continues its winning tradition.
By Brian Potter 25 July 2022
02:37 Spy photos Ferrari Purosangue spied with a production ready exterior

Ferrari Purosangue spied with a production ready exterior

This test mule has body panels that match previous spy shots of the production ready SUV.
By Chris Okula 24 July 2022
26:23 Classics See 1973 BMW 2002 get first wash and detail in 20 years

See 1973 BMW 2002 get first wash and detail in 20 years

Even the mice living inside this BMW 2002 found it to be too dirty.
By Brian Potter 18 July 2022
04:17 Spy photos 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe tests its V8 in the Swiss alps

2023 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe tests its V8 in the Swiss alps

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe sounds like it has V8 power.
By Brian Potter 18 July 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning BMW M3 Touring gets M Performance parts, including centre exhaust

BMW M3 Touring gets M Performance parts, including centre exhaust

M Performance will offer a unique center exit titanium exhaust alongside a host of carbon fiber parts.
By Chris Okula 17 July 2022
00:56 Supercars Mercedes-AMG One blitzes the Hockenheimring

Mercedes-AMG One blitzes the Hockenheimring

The Mercedes-AMG One’s engine is built in the same AMG engine factory in Brixworth, UK that builds the engines used in F1.
By Chris Okula 16 July 2022
18:08 Aftermarket / Tuning Bonkers VW four-cylinder race engine makes over 2,000 bhp

Bonkers VW four-cylinder race engine makes over 2,000 bhp

This is the most powerful 4-cylinder engine ever dyno'd.
By Brian Potter 11 July 2022
12:22 Spy photos 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe caught testing on mountain roads

2023 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe caught testing on mountain roads

The new 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT Coup shares its platform with the Mercedes-AMG Roadster.
By Brian Potter 11 July 2022
13:21 Races and Chases UK: Porsche 918 Spyder challenges Red Bull MotoGP bike to a drag race

UK: Porsche 918 Spyder challenges Red Bull MotoGP bike to a drag race

The MotoGP bike's engine revs all the way to 18,500rpm.
By Brian Potter 11 July 2022
Green New Hummer EV produces more emissions than a petrol-powered saloon

New Hummer EV produces more emissions than a petrol-powered saloon

The Hummer EV emits 21 grams of carbon dioxide per mile more than a petrol powered Chevy Malibu.
By Chris Okula 10 July 2022
02:53 Races and Chases Twin-turbo C7 Corvette Z06 dominates at the drag strip

Twin-turbo C7 Corvette Z06 dominates at the drag strip

This twin-turbo C7 Corvette Z06 has more than double the output of a stock C7 Z06.
By Brian Potter 04 July 2022
23:20 Lifestyle 2023 Thor Miramar luxury RV is ready for summer with theatre seating

2023 Thor Miramar luxury RV is ready for summer with theatre seating

This luxurious RV features a master bedroom and host of intelligent storage solutions.
By Brian Potter 04 July 2022
10:07 Races and Chases Can an Audi R8 V10 beat an Audi Quattro rally car in a drag race?

Can an Audi R8 V10 beat an Audi Quattro rally car in a drag race?

This rally car was used to develop Porsche's PDK transmission.
By Chris Okula 03 July 2022
04:34 Aftermarket / Tuning Can't afford a classic pre-war race car? Build your own like this guy did

Can't afford a classic pre-war race car? Build your own like this guy did

This custom race car was built around a period-correct straight-8 racing engine.
By Brian Potter 27 June 2022
06:12 Races and Chases Porsche 911 GTS sounds sensational at Autobahn speeds

Porsche 911 GTS sounds sensational at Autobahn speeds

The Porsche 911 GTS has brakes from the 911 Turbo and reduced sound deadening for a more engaging driving experience.
By Brian Potter 27 June 2022
14:18 Races and Chases UK: Land Rover Defender v Dacia Duster uphill drag race

UK: Land Rover Defender v Dacia Duster uphill drag race

The Land Rover Defender 110 weighs 2,000 more than the Dacia Duster.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2022
08:06 Races and Chases Can these supercars beat the Porsche 911 Turbo S in a drag race?

Can these supercars beat the Porsche 911 Turbo S in a drag race?

The Porsche 911 Turbo S has the quickest claimed 0 to 60 mph among competitors with a time of only 2.6 seconds.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2022
Industry Jaguar to mark 75 years of sports cars with special F-Type later this year

Jaguar to mark 75 years of sports cars with special F-Type later this year

The F-Type will be the last internal combustion Jaguar sports car.
By Brian Potter 20 June 2022
09:13 Races and Chases Can Dodge Durango Hellcat beat Land Rover Defender V8 in a drag race?

Can Dodge Durango Hellcat beat Land Rover Defender V8 in a drag race?

The Durango Hellcat has 200 additional bhp and weighs 120 kg less than the Defender V8.
By Chris Okula 19 June 2022
04:55 Spy photos Porsche 911 Hybrid spied pushing hard at the Nürburgring

Porsche 911 Hybrid spied pushing hard at the Nürburgring

The Porsche 911 Hybrid will debut for the 992 911's mid-cycle refresh.
By Chris Okula 19 June 2022
Races and Chases Bone stock Porsche 911 Turbo S seeks Pikes Peak record

Bone stock Porsche 911 Turbo S seeks Pikes Peak record

This stock Porsche 911 Turbo S will attempt to take the Pikes Peak production car lap record from Bentley.
By Chris Okula 19 June 2022
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