As we told you last week, Automobili Pininfarina is relaunching as the maker of an all-electric hypercar. Today, the nascent automaker released target performance specs for its first vehicle, codenamed PF0. And if Automobili Pininfarina can pull it off, this thing will be a scorcher. Automobili Pininfarina says the PF0 will do 0-62 mph in under two seconds. It will sprint to 186 mph in less than 12 seconds, and keep accelerating to a top speed beyond 250 mph. And the automaker is targeting a driving range of greater than 310 miles. In...Continue reading »

The newly refreshed 911 GT3 RS has been testing vigorously this past month during industry test pool sessions at the Nurburgring, and now, it seems like the Porsche is laying down some seriously competitive lap times. According to ‘Ring regular Dale Lomas of Bridge to Gantry, the RS may have already set a time under seven minutes. According to Lomas’s sources positioned at the start/finish line earlier today, Porsche was able to lay down three fast laps, all of which fell under the seven-minute mark, the fastest of which was...Continue reading »

Hot hatchbacks are a staple part of British roads and motorways for decades and with good reason. Essentially, hot hatches are the special edition or ‘top of the range’ derivative of the model and have a superior interior inside and an explosively quick engine on the outside. But what about some of the old school hot hatches that have been replaced and forgotten about over the years? Well, All Car Leasing have looked into these and come up with a fantastic infographic which looks at how much these hot hatchbacks were worth new, how...Continue reading »

The all-electric Buick Enspire concept SUV will make its global debut at Buick Brand Night on April 17 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. It will also be on display to the public at Auto China 2018 in Beijing, which begins later this month. Buick said that the Enspire leverages GM’s global resources and is an exploration of design and new technologies. It is the brand’s latest example of innovation and application of future electric smart mobility. uick has sold over 9 million vehicles in China since its introduction by SAIC-GM in 1998. Earlier...Continue reading »

Koenigsegg announced today it has ended production of the Agera supercar. During its three-year run, the company produced 25 examples, setting five world speed records in the process, including fastest production car, at an average of 277.9 mph. According to Koenigsegg, the last Agera off the line was an RS, a replacement car for an Agera that was crashed during testing. The company says a test car was also built, but doesn’t specify whether this car is included in the 25-car production count. Now that production of the Agera has...Continue reading »

Finding yourself stranded on the side of the road with a dead smartphone or getting pulled over for speeding are frustrating and stressful. The good news is that there are countless gadgets available today that will prepare – and even rescue – you from the challenges that often accompany long rides in the car. Take a look at 7 of the inventions for your car you just have to try.  Smartphone mount If you want to ease the stress of navigation, a smartphone mount will help you out. Instead of taking your eyes off the road to look at...Continue reading »

Hitachi Europe, Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE have demonstrated a pioneering project to explore the potential for electric vehicles to act as a means of energy storage for an office building. For this demonstration, the consortium linked the first vehicle to everything (V2X) charger to ENGIE’s office building in Zaandam. With buildings and transport together accounting for about 75% of the total CO2 emissions of a service providing company, vehicle to building (V2B) technology can play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions around...Continue reading »

Andreas Preuninger, the head of Porsche’s GT division, owns a 2012 Ram 1500 long-box. He mostly uses it to haul his motorcycles. It apparently won’t fit in his parking spot at work. It’s a far cry from the lightweight, track-focused 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS that was revealed this month at the Geneva Motor Show, though both vehicles were built for a specific purpose. Porsche followed the GT3 RS reveal in Geneva with the reveal of the Weissach Package at the 2018 New York Auto Show. The latter is an $18,000 weight-loss...Continue reading »

The Toyota RAV4has come a long way since its formative years in the 1990s. At different parts in its history, it has taken the form of a sporty two-door, a cabrio, an EV, and a three-row family vehicle. As it enters its fifth generation, the RAV4 receives tech improvements and sits on a new platform that promises better handling. But does the new design give it what it needs to stay the best-seller in its segment? Let’s take a look at the styling of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 below. Whether you like the new design, Toyota deserves credit...Continue reading »

Lexus has added twin-turbo V8 diesel power to its luxury off-road LX, providing impressive adventure and towing credentials. The new Lexus LX 450d has 650Nm of torque from just 1600rpm and 9.5 litres/100km combined-cycle fuel economy* – coupled with the full Lexus suite of safety and all-terrain technology. The five-seat LX 450d has a potential range of almost 1000km on a tank of fuel and offers nearly 400 litres of cargo volume from floor to the top of the second-row seats. Recommended retail price is $134,500**, with specifications...Continue reading »