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New Nissan NP300 Navara

The new Nissan NP300 Navara, unveiled a year ago in Thailand, but now we see in its European version is a clear example of this. This rival to the Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok, Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi L200 inherits from the restyling seen in the Asian version. Manufactured […]

2017 Subaru Impreza

The 2017 Subaru Impreza will be the first model to use the new Subaru Global Platform (SGP), on which future models of the brand will be mounted, including SUVs, and that can accommodate both combustion engines and hybrid and electric. With the new platform has […]

Ferrari F16X could be a reality

Marchionne has said, regarding a possible model with more practical capabilities, the following: "It may happen, but it will happen in the Ferrari style." Therefore, it is confirmed that Ferrari is studying having a four-door model with more practicality, that […]

Volkswagen Polo 2017, here it is

The optimization of the platform allows much better use of space. According to Volkswagen it becomes the most spacious model in its class, and they give us the trunk data: 351 liters, a lot if compared to the 280 of the outgoing model. As the programmed deformation […]

Škoda announces the Kodiaq, the next seven-seater SUV

It will look remarkably similar to the Vision S prototype we saw in Geneva. If we look beyond the obvious, we are facing a strategy of the VAG Group richer in SUV, but with the idea that the various brands of the Group do not step on each other. That is, it is […]

Mercedes-Benz dealers to start selling MV Agusta motorcycles

Now, as part of the motorcycle brand's future, its bikes will be sold at Mercedes-Benz car dealerships alongside them. And is that Giovanni Castiglioni, president of MV Agusta, has revealed part of the future plans of the company during the launch of the new Brutale […]

Audi S8 Plus

The "plus" adds power, to reach 605 hp, with a monstrous 750 Nm of peak torque, after improving the performance of the supercharged four-litre V8 through more pressure in the turbochargers, new exhaust valves and tweaks to the electronic control unit. The performance, […]

A Ferrari 335 S has been auctioned for 32 million euros.

Still above in price is the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, auctioned last year at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Our protagonist has been sold in Paris, at the Artcurial del Rétromobile auction. It had been in the hands of the same person for 46 years, the collector […]

Latin NCAP takes Peugeot 208 and Kia Picanto out of the spotlight

Let's start with the Brazilian-made Peugeot 208. In 2014 it was tested for the first time, only with frontal collision, and got four stars and three child stars. Now, which has also been tested in side collision, it is discovered that side reinforcements have been […]

Here's how Mazda G-Vectoring Control works

In theory, the ideal line for a curve is to reduce speed, reach the tangential point while maintaining speed, and then accelerate smoothly. In this way, the centrifugal force disturbs the car's balance less. The GVC takes care of just that, transparently to […]

No more SEAT Ibiza Cupra - 150 hp is enough

Motor1 has picked up the words of Antonio Valdivieso, head of product communication at SEAT, and that's what he said at the presentation to the media. Although there is still a market for the most high-performance cars in this category, the pie is shrinking. Interest […]

Volkswagen Phideon, new luxury sedan for China

Where does the name Phideon come from? Its name is an artificial word that is synonymous with elegance and reliability. Phonetically and symbolically it derives from the term "Fides", the name of the Roman goddess of fidelity. Don't expect to see it in Europe. It […]

Video: Ariel Nomad in action

But in the UK it is, and the guys at Autocar have been able to test it out on the MIRA tracks to see what it's made of. The audio quality is terrible, so we recommend you turn on the subtitles, but seeing the little thing in action is worth it. […]

Mercedes-Benz Rennwagen Schnelltransporter, a Lego artwork

Its lines and design made it a reference in its time, and today it is still admired and sometimes even more recognized than the cars it transported. Mercedes advertised it as "the fastest racing car transport truck in the world". Under its aerodynamic […]

SUVs will continue to eat up MPVs

One model seems to buck the trend, and that's the BMW 2 Series Active/Gran Tourer. BMW's seemingly worst idea - a front-wheel drive MPV - is doing better commercially than the segment's heavyweights. Only the Volkswagen Touran - which benefits from the novelty […]

2017 Honda Civic Sedan

Since the market hasn't completely abandoned the sedan body, Honda has made a smart move by adding the new Civic four-door to the lineup. For those looking for a compact SUV, the Japanese already have the HR-V and CR-V. Interestingly, the sedan won't be coming […]

McLaren P1 LM could challenge Porsche 918 Spyder at Nürburgring

According to the manufacturer, the McLaren P1 - plain and simple - is under 7 minutes per lap, but there is no official time for it. The German rival left the record at 6:57, that would be the figure to beat. The feat has already been tested through simulations, […]

PSA's HDi engines, sin-free in France

"The results of the tests carried out by the Technical Commission chaired by the French Minister of Ecology, Ségolène Royal, have been communicated to us and show the absence of any anomaly in PSA Peugeot Citroën vehicles". The same press release notes at the […]

Golf Sportsvan gets a facelift at Frankfurt Motor Show

The changes are subtle and are based on those received by the rest of the Golf range earlier this year. On the exterior, the bumpers, front grille and light clusters change slightly, as well as the wheels, with new models available. There is also a new color available […]

Global NCAP does not like Renault Mégane advertising in Uruguay

For a start, the Mégane is advertised as having five EuroNCAP stars under the 2015 protocol, and that's flatly untrue. The third-generation Mégane wasn't tested in 2015, but the fourth-generation Mégane, which is way ahead in engineering over its predecessor. […]

BMW i3s: more sparkle for the Bavarian compact electric car

The i3s can gallop at 184 mechanical horsepower, up from the 170 found in the standard i3, but the engine is the same. The power unit system has been updated and is now designed to deliver power when the engine is spinning at the top end of its rev band. In fact, […]

Suzuki Swift Sport: the compact pocket-sized sports car returns

Firstly, it weighs just 970kg. That's a massive 80kg saving compared to the last Swift Sport, which already felt quite light. Although the new one is 40mm wider, Suzuki says its new platform is the key to sublime performance. There's something to be said for the […]

A very special 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 for sale

On its public debut in the French capital, the 275 was greeted with universal praise for both its styling and dynamic character. This particular example was purchased by a Sir Gordon Walker of Northbrook, Illinois, who brought it to the U.S. It remained in […]

Volvo offers high-performance parts from Polestar for its cars.

Polestar has 20 years of racing experience with the Volvo brand. Polestar's components can be aesthetic or that improve the performance of the car, under the premise of maintaining control at all times. Basically we are talking about parts for chassis, wheels, […]

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible

The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is based on the three-door body and changes its roof for a soft top that opens in 18 seconds and closes in 21 seconds. The process is fully automatic and can be done circulating up to 48 km/h. Aesthetically, we must […]

Renault Clio R.S. 16, a surprise for Monaco

The Sirius yellow color has been put on with full intention, as has the rear spoiler. In addition, the bodywork has been widened by 60 mm due to the widening of the tracks, the wheel arch is also larger, to accommodate tyres more suited to the car's approach. […]

Dacia updates its range in Paris

All of them feature, among many other things, a new, fresher front end that denotes a higher quality even in the most basic versions. The headlights are now offered with LED technology and a modernized design at the same time more elegant. The grille has also been […]

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, new for Geneva

It only has 20 litres more capacity, 520 litres for the whole range except for the plug-in hybrid, which remains at 425 litres due to the space occupied by the batteries. Up to the roof, 50 litres more would be noticeable, which is not a big difference either. […]

Toyota joins the hot-hatch market: Yaris GRMN

Focused on a very crowded segment with competitors like the Polo GTI or the Corsa OPC, the Yaris has two points that make it stand out from the rest. Firstly, its 1.8-litre engine produces 212bhp at 6,800rpm. And it stands out from its competitors because while […]

DeLorean DMC-12 returns in 2017

According to this regulation, DMC will be able to produce a maximum of 325 replicas per year, being a model that has exceeded 25 years. Production during the first year will be one car per month, but in 2018 the process will be accelerated to one car per week. […]

Tesla overtakes General Motors (on the stock market)

Based on current data, General Motors' share price on the NYSE is $51.20 billion. Tesla is already worth $51.93 billion, and Ford is already far behind. Recently a Piper Jaffray analyst changed his recommendation from neutral ($223) to overweight ($368). In other […]