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Problem concerns vanes around the exhaust

The Coanda exhausts on the Williams FW35 and Caterham CT03 have been ruled illegal by the FIA specifically because of the vanes that are around the exhaust outlet.  The FW35 has a two-part vane at the top of the exhaust exit, and the Cate...

Changes made to monocoque and for better reliability

Toyota has taken the subtle route for its upgrades to the 2013 TS030 Hybrid prototype, but it says that it is already working on an entirely new car for the 2014 season. The TS030 was a major surprise last year. No one expected it to be so com...

Production version packs 310hp and 310lb-ft of torque

Audi first showed the concept for the RS Q3 at Auto China Beijing in April 2012, and it will reveal the production version at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5, 2013. While power is slightly lower than the concept version, it is still the first pro...

Launch engine will be 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 with 616hp

After weeks of teasers, Bentley has finally revealed its new Continental Flying Spur sedan, which is also the fastest and most powerful Bentley four-door sedan ever. Bentley stayed very safe with the design of the new Flying Spur. The front of...

Power helped by a 176hp electric motor

The heart of the McLaren P1 has finally been revealed, and calling it impressive might be an understatement. McLaren’s next supercar will produce a total of 903hp and 664lb-ft thanks to the combination of the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 from the...

Teases concept in new picture

Spyker has posted to its web site saying that it will return to building cars and debut a new concept at the Geneva Motor Show called the B6.  Spyker did not give any other details about the concept, but from the image that it released. T...

Refreshed looks and new technology for six cars

Volvo revealed a few details about its plans to update most of its cars yesterday, but provided few details and no pictures. Today, it has rectified that with a complete list of changes and updates.  Six of Volvo's eight models - ...

Qoros will appeal but is planning on other names

Audi has won a temporary injunction from a court in Hamburg against Chinese automaker Qoros for the name GQ3, according to German newspaper Die Welt. Audi claims that it has the rights to automotive names that combine Q and a single number. Q...

Will specialize in autonomous driving and connected cars

Renault-Nissan has opened its new Nissan Research Center Silicon Valley tech center in Silicon Valley that will focus on autonomous cars and connected driving. Nissan has decided to open research centers in strategic areas where it can take ad...

Will be revealed in Geneva and will share a platform with the Continental GT

Bentley has released three more teaser videos for the Continental Flying Spur that seem to show the car being filmed in Spain for its official debut. Bentley also revealed that it will reveal more about the car on February 20, and it will get its ...