Investigating the long-gone city-centre dealerships

The first Edinburgh dealer to relocate out of the city was Tommy Gilroy, who used to sell for Citroën, Fiat, Simca, Standard and more while also running a hire car fleet. In 1963, he moved from East London Street to a substantial patch of waste ground by a chicken plant nine miles west. “People thought… Continue reading Investigating the long-gone city-centre dealerships

Testing the UK’s newest circuit in a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

So what does a motorsport engineering company mostly concerned with rallying want with a race circuit? “Seventy per cent of the rallying in which our cars now compete is on Tarmac,” explains Wilson. “We’ve developed racing cars as well over the years. So it’s a very useful thing.” But the new track isn’t intended solely… Continue reading Testing the UK’s newest circuit in a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

Opinion: Is this the end for Bugatti’s W engines?

A Bugatti isn’t defined by a W16 engine in the same way as a V12 Ferrari or a flat-six Porsche. It’s important that it isn’t either of those layouts but it’s the ferocity and almost turbine-like nature of its delivery that sets a Bugatti apart from every other hypercar. There are seven gears in a… Continue reading Opinion: Is this the end for Bugatti’s W engines?

They’re burning up tire treads — and feel like rock stars at unique competition in Pontiac

This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 for 6 Months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Access to exclusive sports reporting on your local teams from USA TODAY… Continue reading They’re burning up tire treads — and feel like rock stars at unique competition in Pontiac

@Hyundai: Shocking The Performance World: The 576-HP Kia EV6 GT Debuts at Monterey Car Week

EV6 GT Shocks the Performance Car Establishment at the World’s Most Exclusive Gathering of Automotive Enthusiasts Most powerful Kia production vehicle ever: 576-HP all-electric Kia EV6 GT accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 161 mph[1] Engineered to compete with supercars: AMCI-certified winner of drag race against Ferrari… Continue reading @Hyundai: Shocking The Performance World: The 576-HP Kia EV6 GT Debuts at Monterey Car Week

IMPACTANDO AL MUNDO DEL RENDIMIENTO: EL KIA EV6 GT DE 576 HP DEBUTA EN LA SEMANA DEL AUTO DE MONTEREY

El EV6 GT Conmociona al Sector de Autos de Alto Rendimiento en la Reunión de Entusiastas del Automóvil Más Exclusiva del Mundo MONTEREY, Calif., 19 de agosto de 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Continue Reading El vehículo de producción de Kia más potente jamás visto: el Kia EV6 GT totalmente eléctrico de 576 HP acelera… Continue reading IMPACTANDO AL MUNDO DEL RENDIMIENTO: EL KIA EV6 GT DE 576 HP DEBUTA EN LA SEMANA DEL AUTO DE MONTEREY

Porsche 911 Turbo S

There’s an unusual symmetry at play with the subject of this week’s road test. Since 1974, the distinguishing element of any Porsche 911 Turbo had been its forced-induction flat six, but this changed in 2016 when the regular Porsche 911 (991) Carrera and its scions sprouted turbochargers. At a stroke, every Porsche 911 except the… Continue reading Porsche 911 Turbo S

SHOCKING THE PERFORMANCE WORLD: THE 576-HP KIA EV6 GT DEBUTS AT MONTEREY CAR WEEK

EV6 GT Shocks the Performance Car Establishment at the World’s Most Exclusive Gathering of Automotive Enthusiasts Most powerful Kia production vehicle ever: 576-HP all-electric Kia EV6 GT accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 161 mph1 Engineered to compete with supercars: AMCI-certified winner of drag race against Ferrari… Continue reading SHOCKING THE PERFORMANCE WORLD: THE 576-HP KIA EV6 GT DEBUTS AT MONTEREY CAR WEEK

@FCA: Artist Reveals Design for Detroit Mural

August 19, 2022 , Detroit – After gathering ideas from the community, Dr. Hubert Massey revealed his design for a mural on the sound barrier outside the Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack plant during a virtual meeting with residents on Thursday, Aug. 18.  The renowned fresco artist and Detroit resident brings the culture and history… Continue reading @FCA: Artist Reveals Design for Detroit Mural