9 Feb

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Spied Again

This isn’t the primary time we’ve seen a higher-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class out and about. As is usually the case with the S-Class, the styling changes are evolutionary, not revolutionary. The most important break we will remember within the stylistic succession of the Mercedes S-Class was between the tank-like W140 model of the 1990s and the considerably sleeker W220. The 2014 model S-Class shall be immediately recognizable because the biggest Mercedes sedan. The front grille and taillights are subtly changed from the present W221 model, however the overall shape and dimensions appear to be they’ll be concerning the same. Aside from the rumored Pullman variant, replace the Maybach because the flagship of the Daimler line. As seen in previous spy photos, the brand new Mercedes S-class gets a distinct two-spoke steering...
7 Feb

DeltaWing Comeback Planned With Mazda-Based Engine

You may remember the DeltaWing race car that had a tricky racing season in 2012 within the American Le Mans Series. Running under Nissan power, the auto ran in two races, but was forced off the track after a collision with the Toyota TS030 hybrid in last years’ 24 Hours of Le Mans. However the DeltaWing’s racing days is probably not over, if ALMS founder Don Panoz has any say in it, Speed reports. One of the backers of the unique Nissan-powered DeltaWing effort, Panoz is reportedly developing a brand new Mazda MZ-R based engine with a billet block, direct-injection and twin turbos producing approximately 345 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. Along with being more powerful than the former Nissan engine, the Mazda-based engine is reportedly 15 lb lighter...
5 Feb

2014 Chevrolet SS Sneak-Previewed Down Under with VF Commodore Reveal

We all thought we’d must wait until next weekend’s Daytona 500 to get an up-close analyze the 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan. But due to our mates at Holden, we get an early have a look at this highly-anticipated performance sedan, wearing its Aussie duds, within the sort of the VF Commodore. All the anticipated styling elements are there, including the LED strip daytime running lights in front, front fender vents, and the taillight shapes and dual exhausts previewed by the NASCAR body we showed you earlier this weekend. Still unknown is strictly what’s going to be under the hood of the Chevrolet SS. Information released by Holden provided scant technical information, apart from some bells and whistles be offered at the new model within the kind of park assist,...