Brendan McAleer

2 weeks ago | caranddriver.com | Brendan McAleer

The Zenvo Aurora hypercar is set to get the most powerful V-12 ever fitted to a production road car. It's called the Mjølner, and it features four turbochargers and hybridization. Co-developed with engine specialist Mahle, this 1250-hp, 6.6-liter V-12 could spawn smaller V-6s and V-8s for other applications. Were time travel possible, the actual Vikings would probably be a little surprised to find many modern humans fluent in Norse mythology.

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Brendan McAleer

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1The automaker wants to re-establish its presence in Europe, and this next-gen EV 'Vette concept is a step in that direction  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe Chevrolet Corvette has long been the most American of sports cars: first an icon of 1950s optimism; then a symbol of the Apollo moonshot; then a ferocity in yellow racing livery, taking the fight to Le Mans.

2 weeks ago | hagerty.com | Brendan McAleer

As the automobile began to mature in the early part of the twentieth century, mankind looked to the sky and the sea for inspiration. Early cars had been square and slab-sided, their design little more than simply replacing a horse with a combustion engine, but keeping a whiff of wagon around. However, one Romanian engineer living in Berlin thought more boldly, and began designing a vehicle that was so slippery to the wind that its coefficient of drag would best a Toyota Prius today.

2 weeks ago | sharpmagazine.com | Brendan McAleer

Hemmed in by coastal mountains and the ocean, the fast-growing population of BC’s lower mainland has nowhere to build but up. Those who live in these luxury high-rises are perfect potential clientele for the likes of Lexus, buyers interested in EV and hybrid solutions for commuting or adventure, but you can’t just plonk a traditional dealership in the midst of skyscrapers. So how does Lexus plan to court new owners? By meeting them where they are with a new retail concept.

2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Brendan McAleer

• None Audi is selling off these R18 LMP1 and RS5 DTM racing cars. • None The cars aren't just collector's items but come with full factory support to take to the track again. • None Strict regulations means that the modern cars racing in these series are actually slower. In 2012, Audi introduced an evolved version of its LMP endurance racer called the R18 e-tron Quattro. It promptly won the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans. And the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans. Same again in 2014. Job done, then.