July 15, 2018, 4:55 am by Ronan Glon The next-generation model is about five years away. The Nissan GT-R is above the uncertainty surrounding the coupe segment. Officials have confirmed the next-generation model is already in the works, and one of the brand's top executives has called the model "the fastest super sports car in the world."British magazine Autocar learned the next-generation GT-R will ride on a brand-new platform. It could receive some form of electrification but engineers haven't decided how much of it to include. We can't imagine it will land as a battery-electric vehicle, however, so expect to see a plug-in hybrid powertrain as the most extreme form of electrification. The possibility of ditching electrification altogether remains on the table, too."Whether we go to a lot of electrification or none at all, we can achieve a lot power-wise. But, we are definitely making a new platform and our goal is clear: GT-R has to be the quickest car of its kind. It has to own the … [Read more...] about Nissan calls next GT-R “fastest super sports car in the world”
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Top 10 Collector Cars of the Future
It’s a known fact that new vehicles will start losing value as soon as you drive off the lot. This is the reason why some prefer to lease rather than buy, especially luxury vehicles that are prone to lose half their value in less than three years. Prime examples are the Cadillac CTS, Volkswagen CC, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The aforementioned vehicles are expected to lose approximately 58 to 64 percent of their value in a 36-month period. While this is good news for used car buyers, it’s a different story for potential new car owners. Thankfully, the 2018 Hagerty Hot List of Future Collector Cars is here to save the day. Hagerty is one of the largest membership, insurance, and media organizations dedicated to collectible vehicles and car owners globally. Their list is home to 10 new vehicles that are projected to be highly collectible 30 years from now, and each have an MSRP less than $100,000. These vehicles are expected to retain their value in … [Read more...] about Top 10 Collector Cars of the Future
The Rolex 24 @ Daytona: A Beginner’s Guide To One Of The Most Spectacular Races In The World
The wait for one of the most action-packed races in the world is almost over; its finally time for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, a historic 24 Hour race held at the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The race is a championship round of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, which is contested in racetracks across the USA. So, as the race comes closer, let’s have a look at its history and how it operates today. History The 24 Hours Of Daytona started out in 1962 as the Daytona Continental 3 Hour Race and also had brief spells as a 2000km race and a 6 hour race but in 1966 it turned into the format that it is well known for, a hardcore 24 hour endurance race. Since then, it has played host to some incredible battles, with the most memorable one being the epic Ford vs Ferrari feud which took place in the late 60s. Porsche have won the most races at Daytona as constructors with 13 wins, the last one coming 15 years ago in 2003. Riley follow them up in second … [Read more...] about The Rolex 24 @ Daytona: A Beginner’s Guide To One Of The Most Spectacular Races In The World
The 2016 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year
THE OLD BLACK FIREBIRD was blocking our exit from the gas station. As the passenger door opened, I saw the look on the face of the immense, camouflage-clad good ol' boy who sprang out like he'd just spotted a new form of game on his personal hunting grounds. Throwing the Cadillac ATS-V coupe into neutral, I jumped out to greet the man before he reached our group. I spotted a sun-worn but freshly polished badge on the Pontiac's front fender. No way. Could it be? Advertisement - Continue Reading Below "Eighty-eight GTA, am I right?"The driver, also wearing full hunting camo but half the size of his friend, laughed behind his wraparound sunglasses."Yeah! Been working on her for a while. Lot of specific parts to this model, you know? Everything from steering wheel to spoiler. Hard to get. What you boys doing down here? Some kind of test? That's the new Ferrari, right?""488 GTB," the hulking passenger clarified. "Which makes this," and I paused for effect, "GTA meets GTB." In the space of … [Read more...] about The 2016 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year
Remember when: Soldier Field in Chicago once hosted a NASCAR Cup race
Soldier Field, located hard on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, only blocks from the iconic skyscrapers of Chicago, will forever be known primarily as the home of the Chicago Bears and one of the National Football League’s landmark stadiums. It comes as a surprise to many, however, that Soldier Field also has a long and strong history in auto racing. Yes, auto racing. A cinder track was built inside the stadium in the 1930s. It later was paved, and several varieties of motorsports were contested on the surface until the 1960s. Included was one visit by what is now the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series — on July 21, 1956, 15 years before the Bears moved into Soldier Field. Photos shot in the 1950s show stock cars circling the track with the stadium’s huge grandstands and columns in the background — a weird sight for those whose perspective of Soldier Field is limited to football. It seems almost impossible to imagine today, but back in that … [Read more...] about Remember when: Soldier Field in Chicago once hosted a NASCAR Cup race