[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Researchers have developed the opposite to the world’s ‘blackest’ paint: the world’s whitest paint. It could soon be coming to a car near you. View 5 images A team of US-based engineers has created what is dubbed the ‘world’s whitest paint’ – which is claimed to help curb global warming, and it could be…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] How Subaru’s disastrous F1 attempt in 1990 led to the rise of the iconic WRX. Subaru turned 70 earlier this month (15 July) and to celebrate, we’re looking back at a little-told story of how the Japanese carmakers, so revered and renowned for its world beating ways in rallying, took on the world…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Although uncovered for the first time last month, Great Wall Motors (GWM)-owned Haval has re-released its new off-road focused SUV under the name Raptor. Unwanted attention Known internally as the B26, and previously called the Xianglong, which directly translates as ‘flying lizard’ in Mandarin, the new moniker, submitted to and published by China’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An ultra-rare example of one of Ferrari’s most coveted race cars could become one of the most expensive vehicles ever sold at auction next month. A majestic 412 P Berlinetta racer is set to go up for bid at Bonham’s Quail Auction during Monterey Car Week. Not only is the speed machine quite…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 1957 Jaguar XKSS was a race car converted for road use and produced in limited numbers. One of the few examples ever built is slated to be auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s at the company’s Monterey Car Week sale, scheduled for Aug. 17-19. The XKSS is based on the 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning Jaguar…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A “new” 25-year-old Mustang will cost you almost as much today as you would have paid in 1998. Let me explain after I introduce this miraculously well-preserved pony car. The Pick of the Day is a low-mileage 1998 Ford Mustang convertible listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Portersville, Pennsylvania.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Volkswagen’s mostly still secretive third model planned for production alongside the Polo and Polo Vivo at its Kariega Plant in the Eastern Cape, has taken another step towards completion, albeit a year after originally expected. An SUV with ICE Reported in January as possibly being a bakkie in the shape of the on-again,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Hyundai Ioniq 6 from South Korea is the latest challenger to the top-selling Tesla Model 3 electric sedan. Is the base model the pick of the range? What we love Excellent energy efficiency with 450km highway range Comfortable ride, brisk performance High-tech and user-friendly interior What we don’t Price can’t compete with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] On August 18, Bonhams will offer a very special 1966 Porsche 906 racer at its Quail Auction, on the grounds of the Quail Lodge & Golf Club, during Northern California’s famed Monterey Car Week. Marketed simply as the Carrera Six, the model was a two-seat endurance star back in its day—and this example…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Published on July 24, 2023 Bonhams Image Credit: Bonhams The 1966 Porsche 906/Carrera Six race car being offered through Bonhams at its 2023 Quail Auction. Image Credit: Bonhams The flat-six engine has been enlarged to 2.5 liters and now makes about 256 hp. Image Credit: Bonhams With the design approach to the 906…