Do you like what you're seeing? A few days ago, Kia released the official K8 press images , which also officially marks the end of the Cadenza /K7 nameplate. The name change and revamp spell an upmarket move, but we have yet to see what's found inside the fancy-looking large Korean sedan. Kia said that more information, as well as the official interior images, will arrive at a later date. But if you're running out of patience, cars_secrets from Instagram has posted a set of what it seems like spied photos of the K8's interior. You may see the spied images on the embedded post below, but make sure to browse through all of them by clicking on the right arrow. As you can see, the steering wheel features the revamped Kia logo but what caught our attention is the horizontal display that spreads from the driver's side until the center of the dashboard. There are quite a few premium appointments seen as well, such as the wood veneer accents found all over, along with … [Read more...] about Kia K8’s Posh Interior Revealed Before Official Debut Via Spy Shots
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2017 Lexus LC 500 provokes Detroit with 467 hp [video, LIVE PICS ADDED]
The Lexus LF-LC Concept has finally transformed into a production model, as the LC 500 has debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The Lexus LF-LC Concept has finally transformed into a production model, as the LC 500 has debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show . The good surprises today are continuing as we have official photos and technical details regarding Lexus’ LC 500 flagship sports coupe. It took the automaker four years to develop the production model and finally it is here, making “the strongest statement yet about the brand's future product direction.” Starting with the design, we are happy to see the coupe is sharing most of its key design elements and its proportions with the concept that inspired it. The front end is dominated by a massive radiator grille, bordered by chrome on three sides and a new 3D mesh design. The grille is surrounded by sleek triple LED headlights, integrating L-shaped daytime running lights. Moving further back, we see athletic … [Read more...] about 2017 Lexus LC 500 provokes Detroit with 467 hp [video, LIVE PICS ADDED]
Corvette to contest WEC opener, Glickenhaus sits out
The latest-generation Corvette that came on stream in last year's IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship will be raced by Oliver Gavin and Antonio Garcia in the eight-hour WEC race in Portugal on April 4. The entry provides further confirmation of Chevrolet's intent to return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2021 after skipping last year's rescheduled edition of the French enduro as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Also: Ferrari announces top flight Le Mans return with hypercar A further outing for the General Motors brand in the Spa WEC round at the beginning of May looks likely given that a reshuffle of the IMSA schedule means there will not be a race incorporating the GT Le Mans class between next month's Sebring 12 Hours and the Watkins Glen 6 Hours two weeks after Le Mans in June. Corvette Racing has made sporadic outings in the WEC in addition to its annual trip to Le Mans over the past two seasons. It contested the Shanghai round of the 2018/19 with a … [Read more...] about Corvette to contest WEC opener, Glickenhaus sits out
See Lexus LFA Accelerate, Scream, And Drift 10 Years After Its Birth
You've got a minute? Here's an LFA video. It has been over a decade since Lexus introduced the Lexus LFA supercar . Sure, it wasn't a commercial success, with some units still sold in the US in the past few years. But the LFA's impact on our perception of Toyota's luxury marque was undeniable. It's also an inspiration to some of the gnarliest Lexus sports cars these days, including the LC 500 . Then again, despite production ending in 2012 with 500 units, the LFA lives on in a few examples out there – one of which was capture in a short video by Motorsport Magazine . Gallery: 2010 Lexus LFA 8 Photos Ten years down the line, how furious is the LFA on an acceleration test? The short video above showed and recorded the LFA screaming up to 9,500 RPM, and a 0-100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) sprint of 4.4 seconds. We can't deny that we missed … [Read more...] about See Lexus LFA Accelerate, Scream, And Drift 10 Years After Its Birth