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CAR interviews 'Mr GT3' Andreas Preuninger

Rated 4 out of 54

Ben Pulman, 06 March 2013 07:00

The latest Porsche 911 GT3 boasts an all-new 469bhp 3.8-litre flat-six and is quicker than the legendary GT3 RS 4.0, but fans of this hardcore icon have voiced their concern over its new dual-clutch PDK gearbox and its steering (both the electric rack inherited from the 991-generation Carrera, and the new rear-axle steering).  Ahead of the 911 GT3's unveil at the 2013 Geneva show this ...

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CAR interviews 'Mr GT3' Andreas Preuninger

CAR interviews 'Mr GT3' Andreas Preuninger

Rated 4 out of 54

Ben Pulman, 06 March 2013 07:00

The latest Porsche 911 GT3 boasts an all-new 469bhp 3.8-litre flat-six and is quicker than the legendary GT3 RS 4.0, but fans of this hardcore icon have voiced their concern over its new dual-clutch PDK gearbox and its steering (both the electric rack inherited from the 991-generation Carrera, and the new rear-axle steering).  Ahead of the 911 GT3's unveil at the 2013 Geneva show this ...

Ferrari LaFerrari (2013) 950bhp Enzo successor unveiled

Ferrari LaFerrari (2013) 950bhp Enzo successor unveiled

Rated 3 out of 53

Ben Pulman, 05 March 2013 11:00

This is the Ferrari LaFerrari, a 950bhp supercar that succeeds the Ferrari Enzo and is poised to take on the McLaren P1. It’s Ferrari’s fastest ever road car, and just 499 LaFerraris will be built. Read on for the full performance specs on the new Ferrari LaFerrari. What monstrous engine powers the Ferrari LaFerrari? A big V12 of course. The ...

Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013) first official pictures

Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ben Pulman, 05 March 2013 00:01

This is the Rolls-Royce Wraith, an imperious super-coupe that will debut today at the 2013 Geneva motor show. It’s the most powerful model Rolls-Royce has ever built, and the price befits that status: the Wraith costs £250,000. Just how much power does the Rolls-Royce Wraith need to be the most powerful model in this posh British marque’s history? The Wraith ...

Porsche 911 GT3 (2013) first official pictures

Porsche 911 GT3 (2013) first official pictures

Rated 4 out of 54

Ben Pulman, 04 March 2013 19:30

This is the new Porsche 911 GT3, a hardcore version of Stuttgart's 50-year old iconic sports car. It's just been unveiled on the eve of the 2013 Geneva motor show. To some it’s yet another 911 variant, but to many more this track-focused GT3 is the most anticipated Porsche of 2013, new 911 Turbo and 918 Spyder included. Why should I ...

VW Golf wins 2013 European Car of the Year

VW Golf wins 2013 European Car of the Year

Rated 3 out of 53

Ben Pulman, 04 March 2013 15:15

Volkswagen's Golf is the 2013 Car of the Year. Announced at a ceremony on the eve of the Geneva motor show, the seventh-generation Golf scored the most points from the 58 voting jury members, from 22 European countries. Each juror has 25 points to distribute among the eight-strong shortlist, which this year comprised: Peugeot 208Renault ClioFord B-MaxHyundai i30Volkswagen GolfMercedes A-classVolvo ...

Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013) second teaser of 600bhp coupe

Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013) second teaser of 600bhp coupe

Rated 3 out of 53

Ben Pulman, 12 February 2013 11:30

This is part three of Rolls-Royce’s pre-Geneva motor show tease of its new Wraith coupe. We’ve already seen a ghostly interpretation of the Spirit of Ecstasy figurine, and a side profile shot that revealed a resemblance to a ’68 Mustang Fastback, and now Rolls has shown the rear of the Wraith, and made a few proud proclamations about just how ...

Ferrari F150 (2013) first details on hybrid Enzo

Ferrari F150 (2013) first details on hybrid Enzo

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ben Pulman, 21 December 2012 14:00

After various leaks and rumours over the past few months, Ferrari – via its official customer magazine – has confirmed it will launch a new supercar to succeed the Enzo in 2013. It's been officially named as the Ferrari F150, and it will be powered by a V12 engine bolstered by a F1-style KERS hybrid system. Supercars are defined by ...

Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo (2012) first pictures

Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo (2012) first pictures

Rated 2 out of 52

Ben Pulman, 27 September 2012 15:11

This is the new Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo. And as those last two words signify that although this new Clio RS has no more horsepower than its predecessor, it is now turbocharged. Outgoes the old hot Clio’s naturally aspirated 197bhp 2.0-litre engine, in comes a blown 1.6 with the same output, and rather than a six-speed manual gearbox the front ...

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept (2012)

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept (2012)

Rated 4 out of 54

Ben Pulman, 26 September 2012 22:00

This is the new Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept car, unveiled on the eve of the 2012 Paris motor show. We hear that we won’t see a Sport Turismo version of the current Panamera, but this concept instead previews the facelift treatment that will be applied to Porsche’s four-door saloon as part of a mid-life refresh in 2013. And beyond ...

Bentley set to enter Dakar rally with new SUV

Bentley set to enter Dakar rally with new SUV

Rated 3 out of 53

Ben Pulman, 17 May 2012 11:15

Is Bentley planning to enter the 2013 Dakar rally with a race version of its new Range Rover-rivaling luxury SUV? CAR has uncovered early plans suggesting that Crewe is preparing to do exactly that, helping give its EXP 9F 4x4 a motorsport pedigree to smoothe the arrival of this rather controversial 4x4. CAR understands that Bentley is currently buying back the Race ...

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