Tag: McLaren

Jaguar XJ220 at 30: Why V6 misfit is now a legend

Want to own an example of that extraordinary breed of supercars that time after time broke all performance records in a 10-year spell from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s? I’m afraid they’re all gone: any decent Ferrari F40 or F50, Porsche 959, Bugatti EB110 or McLaren F1 now requires a seven-digit investment. Apart from one. Despite… Continue reading Jaguar XJ220 at 30: Why V6 misfit is now a legend

German FAZ: Country outing to Le Mans003543

Super sports car rendezvous camping at the racetrack. Ford GT 40 next to a Mc Laren 570 GT Image: Thomas Geiger Where and when do you see a lot of supercars camping in a meadow? At Le Mans in June. It’s a race, and the rich and self-respecting don’t go to the hotel, but camp… Continue reading German FAZ: Country outing to Le Mans003543

German FAZ: Country outing to Le Mans003542

Super sports car rendezvous camping at the racetrack. Ford GT 40 next to a Mc Laren 570 GT Image: Thomas Geiger Where and when do you see a lot of supercars camping in a meadow? At Le Mans in June. It’s a race, and the rich and self-respecting don’t go to the hotel, but camp… Continue reading German FAZ: Country outing to Le Mans003542

UK debut for 2022 McLaren Artura on 15 June

The new McLaren Artura is the first series-production hybrid we’ve seen from the Woking-based brand and it’s set to make its first official public appearance at the first Concours on Saville Row event. The hybrid supercar is on sale now, having been delayed several times, most recently due to the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage. The… Continue reading UK debut for 2022 McLaren Artura on 15 June

8 Things We Just Found Out About The Vencer Sarthe – HotCars

Vencer, one person’s vision to build the ultimate modern day analog supercar, the sole Sarthe model promised a real driver’s experience without a spine shattering ride. Almost 10 years have passed since Prince Albert II of Monaco unveiled Vencer’s Sarthe prototype, followed by a lengthy “fine-tuning” delay before production made the headlines, and still the… Continue reading 8 Things We Just Found Out About The Vencer Sarthe – HotCars

The Cars You Cannot Miss at Top Marques Monaco 2022 – Spear’s WMS

From our partners: The star-studded event promises a line-up of supercars and revolutionary prototypes. After a two year absence prompted by the pandemic, Top Marques Monaco is back to kick off the summer season with its long-awaited return in June 2022. Promising supercars, classic cars – and even flying cars – the world’s most exclusive automobile… Continue reading The Cars You Cannot Miss at Top Marques Monaco 2022 – Spear’s WMS

Linamar Completes the Acquisition of the Salford Group

GUELPH, ON, June 3, 2022 /CNW/ – Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Salford group of companies (the “Salford Group”), a global leader in crop nutrition application and tillage products. The acquisition is an important milestone in the expansion of Linamar Agriculture’s portfolio. “We are very pleased… Continue reading Linamar Completes the Acquisition of the Salford Group

@niche: CARRY ON.001911

Editor’s Note: We are celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of Autoextremist.com this week. Peter’s column talks about what a long, strange trip it has been and what it has been like bringing you AE every week. Look for more Anniversary coverage in “On The Table” as well as features about Bentley, the new McLaren Artura, the Volvo… Continue reading @niche: CARRY ON.001911

How Marcus Ericsson joined racing’s immortals with Indy500 win

DARK HORSE EMERGES Now, out of the pack came Ericsson, hot Ganassi pit work lifting him to third and the Swede then going to work to demote countryman Felix Rosenqvist and firebrand Mexican Pato O’Ward, teammates at Arrow McLaren SP, sister squad to the F1 team. In those moments Ericsson found underneath him what every… Continue reading How Marcus Ericsson joined racing’s immortals with Indy500 win