The Gallardo, presented at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, was the first Lamborghini production vehicle with a V10 engine. Right from the start, it became an incredible commercial success achieving sales record after sales record for Lamborghini. On the occasion of its twentieth anniversary, Automobili Lamborghini looks back at its history to celebrate the iconic … Read more
The Astro II was designed in collaboration between GM Design and GM Research as a prototype for possible production mid-engine Corvette vehicles of the 1970’s. The test bed car had a welded steel backbone frame, a radiator mounted in the rear and a Mark IV V8 engine driving the rear wheels via a 2-speed transaxle. … Read more
If the shape of the Chevrolet Astro I looks futuristic today, imagine its debut as a concept vehicle at the 1967 New York Auto Show. Designed to investigate the “visual potential of automobile aerodynamic characteristics”, Astro I dramatically demonstrated the harmony that could be achieved between aesthetics and aerodynamics. These design parameters led GM Design … Read more
Audi Sport is switching to competition mode in preparation for the 2024 Dakar Rally: After a test in Saudi Arabia in May, the squad is currently combining another test in Spain with a subsequent competition, the Baja Aragón. Three Audi RS Q e-tron cars will compete in the tradition-steeped event with the driver pairings Mattias … Read more
The Audi TT made design history when the series debuted 25 years ago. A quarter of a century later, Audi Tradition celebrates the iconic sports car in its “State of the ArTT” exhibition. Visitors can see the unique showcase from July 24 to September 24 at the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt. There is one … Read more
Hennessey Performance, the world-renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, announces high-performance supercharged upgrades for the all-new, seventh-generation 2024 Ford S650 Mustang Dark Horse. The comprehensive turn-key package dramatically boosts engine output and enhances the appearance of the latest iteration of America’s iconic pony car. Ford’s completely redesigned ‘S650’ Mustang Dark Horse is fitted … Read more
After a successful dynamic debut of the Type 62-2 in last year’s supercar paddock, Radford chose the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed to showcase their new limited series Track Edition of the Type 62-2. Taking place from 13th-16th July, the Type 62-2 Pikes Peak Edition was on display in the Ballroom Paddock. It is the … Read more
Source: velocityrestorations Introducing the coveted 1967-1968 Velocity Signature Series Ford Mustang Fastback, a timeless classic infused with modern performance and luxurious touches. This exceptional vehicle blends iconic design with advanced engineering, resulting in a one-of-a-kind driving experience. Velocity’s Classic Mustangs come in two distinct tiers: the Signature Series starting at $299,900 and The Street Series … Read more
Škoda Auto has released the first official exterior sketches previewing the refreshed versions of its Scala compact model and Kamiq city SUV. The Czech carmaker has endowed both models with progressive design and technology enhancements as well as features from higher vehicle classes. The new Scala and Kamiq will be celebrating their digital world premieres … Read more
More power, more equipment, more driving pleasure: The new Mercedes-AMG GLC replaces its highly successful predecessor with a host of innovations. The performance SUV is available in two performance levels and trim levels: as the entry-level model GLC43 4MATIC and as the first performance hybrid SUV GLC63 S E PERFORMANCE. “The Mercedes-AMG GLC SUV is … Read more