Porsche presents two new models at the Canadian International Auto Show
Feb 16, 2017
Canadian debut of the Macan Turbo with Performance Package and 911 GT3 Cup car TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2017 Today, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. ... Continue reading
A Close-up Look at Classic Alfa Romeo +VIDEO
Feb 6, 2017
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel From the late 1920s through the 1930s, Alfa Romeo was the preeminent sports car in the world. Alfas won Le Mans four consecutive years from 1931-34 and the Mille Miglia an astounding ten times in eleven years from 1928-38! At the Simeone Automotive Museum ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2017
* U.S. light vehicle sales took an expected dip in January, down 1.9% over last year to 1.14 million. However the seasonal rate was strong at 17.57 million, a slight drop from last year. ... Continue reading
Bentley Returns To Mount Panorama
Feb 1, 2017
Bentley Motorsport has traveled 17,000km from its Crewe headquarters to New South Wales in Australia to take on its first challenge of the 2017 season - Bathurst 12 Hours - where the team is looking for a win on the world-famous Mount Panorama circuit. A pair of Bentley Continental GT3s is entering the endurance race t ... Continue reading
PREVIEW: Lotus Exige Race 380 - First Class in Competition
Jan 12, 2017
Race only version of sensational Exige Sport 380 375 hp and 410 Nm Weight cut to just 998 kg dry 0-60 mph in just 3.2 secs Laps Hethel 1.5 seconds quicker than Exige Cup R Aerodynamic downforce boosted to 240 kg Unapologetic, uncompromising and built to win, Lotus has announced the development of the mighty Exige Race ... Continue reading
Mazda Prototypes to Race Distinct Liveries in 2017
Jan 6, 2017
Mazda Prototypes to Race Distinct Liveries in 2017 ... Continue reading
Road America Official Carl Jensen Passes Away
Jan 5, 2017
CARL JENSEN PASSES AWAY ELKHART LAKE, Wis., January 5, 2017 - Carl Jensen, a profound racer and vintage racing event official for Road America, passed away on January 5. He was 74. ... Continue reading
30 Years On: Nissan's Iconic 1987 Paris-Dakar Rally Car Rides Again
Dec 13, 2016
After exactly 30 years away from the public eye, Nissan has brought one of its most iconic motorsport machines back to life. The stunning 1987 Nissan Patrol Fanta Limon Paris-Dakar rally car has been fully restored to its former glory, and made an emotional return to its spiritual home in the sand dunes of the Saharan ... Continue reading
Steve McQueen in Le Mans: “King of Cool” Returns After 45 Years
Dec 12, 2016
Steve McQueen in Le Mans: “King of Cool” Returns After 45 Years, in Stunning Graphic Novel Based on Epic ‘Le Mans’ Movie Masterfully crafted by Sandro Garbo and the team at Garbo Studio, ‘Steve McQueen in Le Mans’ fuses a blistering graphic novel with a bold and vivid tribute to McQueen himself, a man who g ... Continue reading
Ferrari Unveils The 488 Challenge At The World Finals In Daytona
Dec 6, 2016
DAYTONA, FL - December 6, 2016: The Ferrari World Finals event in Daytona this weekend saw the unveiling of the latest model to join the ranks of Ferrari’s prestigious international Challenge racing series for clients. The 488 Challenge is the sixth model to participate in the one-make series which, in 2017, celebrat ... Continue reading
Frustrating Finale for Toyota GAZOO Racing
Nov 21, 2016
Frustrating Finale for Toyota GAZOO Racing ... Continue reading
Ford Performance Reveals All-New, Global, Mustang GT4 Turnkey Race Car at 2016 SEMA Show
Nov 4, 2016
Ford Performance revealed an all-new, track-ready turnkey Mustang racecar that’s ready to compete around the globe - the Ford Mustang GT4. ... Continue reading
Motorsport Network acquires Autosport & the Haymarket Media Group’s motor racing portfolio
Oct 6, 2016
MIAMI—Motorsport Network, the Miami-headquartered publisher of Motorsport.com and Motor1.com, today announced the acquisition of six business operations that make up the Haymarket Media Group’s interests in motorsport publishing, photography and events. The acquired businesses in the Autosport portfolio include Aut ... Continue reading
A Message From Landspeed Louise About EPA Motorsports Overreach: HELP!
Oct 5, 2016
ST. LOUIS, MO - October 4, 2016: Short and to the point: For some insane reason 2 guys at the EPA have decided to change the way they enforce the Clean Air Act. By their new definition, or interpretation, ANY car built on an assembly line can NEVER be used in motorsports. This includes ANY vehicle totaled by insurance ... Continue reading
Honda Claims North American Endurance Championship with Petit Le Mans Win
Oct 2, 2016
BRASELTON, Ga., Oct. 2, 2016 -- A dominating weekend from Honda-powered Michael Shank Racing resulted in victory Saturday night at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's season-ending Petit Le Mans, and the Prototype Manufacturers' title for Honda in the North American Endurance Championship. After leading all b ... Continue reading
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