Having already made the leap into hybrid drive-trains with the GT3 R Hybrid and 918 Spyder, Porsche has now delivered a taste of possible future all-electric models by showcasing two Boxster E prototype variants at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin last week. Designed to retain the driving dynamics of their ICE driven brethren, the 4WD and 2WD prototypes are being used to investigate the integration of EVs into the company’s infrastructure as well as “explore the everyday practicality of all-electric vehicles.”  … More
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The Gumball 3000 Rally kicks off today in Covent Garden, London, and car-loving crowds have gathered to check out some of the motors before the flag drops at midday.
More than 120 super-cars are currently on show, revving up to take part in the Gumball 3000 Rally which will see a mix of  … Pictures & more
Audi motor racing chief Wolfgang Ullrich has reinforced the Volkswagen Group marque’s decision to stay away from Formula One.
As a debate rages about F1’s 2013 rules, it had been hoped that … More
Jaguar has decided to turn its ground-shaking jet-powered C-X75 hybrid supercar concept into a $1.1m, Bugatti Veyron-beating flagship for production in 2013 – and is enlisting the aid of the Williams F1 team to do it. The momentous deal – likely to affect everything Jaguar does for decades to come – was announced earlier this month by Tata Motors chief executive Carl-Peter Forster, with Sir Frank Williams in attendance. The car, a plug-in hybrid, will have a 200mph top speed, 0-60mph acceleration in under three seconds, 0-100mph in under six seconds and a  … Details