The improvements that Chevrolet has made to the latest editions of Corvette seem to be really working. First we had the 2012 ZR1 shaving six seconds off its previosu record around Nurburgring, and now the 2012 ZO6 goes round the Green Hell in 7:22.68. That is a full 20 seconds faster previous Z06 fast lap [...]

Audi has prepared a chromed-out R8 Spyder, to be auctioned off at Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball charity event. Read More… According to Audi, this 194mph open-top sports car has been finished in a dazzling and unique mirror-like chromed finish to attract the highest possible bids in the auction that raises hundreds of [...]

Lexus unveiled the one-off coachbuilt hybrid limousine they’d promised, for wedding of Prince Albert of Monaco on 2 July. Read More… The full hybrid Lexus LS 600h Landaulet’s main feature is a one-piece transparent polycarbonate roof. That is supposed to make Prince Albert II and  Carlene Wittstock feel like they are in a royal coach, [...]

Porsche is apparently going to revive the 550 sportscar. But it will be nothing like the “Little Bastard” of 1950s. Read More… The original Porsche 550 Spyder was a beast, literally! Its incredible speed and hideous handling killed many great men over the years, including James Dean. It was an unpleasant car, but because of [...]

As I’m sure you know, the first episode of Top Gear Series 17 airs on BBC2 and BBC HD this Sunday at 8pm. We’ve been sent details of the first show. Read More… Stop reading right know if you think knowing about the show would ruin the fun for you, because what’s coming will reveal [...]

The BMW M3 GTS Sedan finally gets into the production in form of the BMW M3 CRT Sedan. It is limited to 67 units, each priced at 130,000 euro. Read More… And apparently it is only  offered to special BMW M GmbH customers. The M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology), like its coupe sibling, the M3 [...]

Since the sacked Stig (Ben Collins) revealed his identity and got replaced with a new one, the mysterious character has been locked down tight by the BBC and we never heard of him much. So much so that most people began to forget he’s actually a very important member of the Top Gear family. Now [...]