Hyundai Elantra N TCR Is A Bargain Compared To The Civic Type R

Hyundai Elantra N TCR Is A Bargain Compared To The Civic Type R

The Hyundai Elantra N TCR starts at $40,495 for the manual-equipped model.  The TCR with the dual-clutch automatic transmission has a starting price of $41,995.   The Elantra N TCR features upgrades like an adjustable carbon-fiber wing and lightweight 19-inch wheels.   Back in November, Hyundai confirmed the Elantra N TCR Edition would come to …

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It’s No Mustang: 911 GT3 RS WIth Manthey Kit Sets Nürburgring Lap Time

It's No Mustang: 911 GT3 RS WIth Manthey Kit Sets Nürburgring Lap Time

The Porsche GT3 911 RS with the Manthey Kit lapped the Nürburgring in 6 minutes and 45.389 seconds.    The kit includes aerodynamic and suspension upgrades, creating 2,200 pounds of downforce at 177 miles per hour.    The Manthey Kit costs $116,160.   Between Ford and Chevrolet battling it out on the Nürburgring, Porsche slipped in …

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Hyundai Serves Up Fresh Batch Of N Performance Parts

Hyundai Serves Up Fresh Batch Of N Performance Parts

Hyundai has announced a new line of N Performance Parts. First up, Hyundai has upgraded pieces for Elantra N and Ioniq 5 N owners. The automaker says more parts are on the way, as well. Hyundai appears quite eager for the N brand to truly stand for performance in the eyes of motoring enthusiasts. The …

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Ford Mustang GTD Crushes Corvette ZR1X’s Nürburgring Record With 6:40 Lap

Ford Mustang GTD Crushes Corvette ZR1X's Nürburgring Record With 6:40 Lap

The Ford Mustang GTD Competition is the fastest street-legal American car at the Nürburgring. Its 6:40.835 lap time makes it more than 8 seconds faster than the ZR1X. The lighter, more powerful Competition version improves the Mustang GTD’s lap time by 11 seconds. The Mustang GTD became the fastest American production car at the Nürburgring in …

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The R36 Nissan GT-R Won’t Be Electric: ‘No EV GT-R’

The R36 Nissan GT-R Won't Be Electric: 'No EV GT-R'

Nissan confirmed to Motor1 that the R36 GT-R won’t be fully electric. It’ll likely use a hybrid twin-turbo V6 instead. The company says there isn’t a market for electric sports cars at the moment. It’s been a big week for fans of the Nissan GT-R. During our visit to the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, …

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Tesla Says Goodbye To Model S And X With Limited Signature Series

Tesla Says Goodbye To Model S And X With Limited Signature Series

The Tesla Model S and Model X are set to be discontinued. Tesla will create a final Signature Series of each model, and these will be extremely limited in quantity. To purchase one, you’ll need to be invited. Earlier this year, Tesla announced plans to discontinue both the Model S and Model X. The plan …

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Nissan CEO Explains What Went Wrong With Infiniti

Nissan CEO Explains What Went Wrong With Infiniti

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said, ‘There were many mistakes” with Infiniti.    The automaker learned Infiniti does not need a dedicated architecture to succeed.     The executive said the brand needs at least 5 models before it can begin to grow.    Infiniti is in the rebuilding stages. The luxury brand has struggled in …

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BFGoodrich And Ross Bentley Want You To Be Better Drivers

BFGoodrich And Ross Bentley Want You To Be Better Drivers

The guide, created by BFGoodrich and Ross Bentley, provides performance-driving coaching at a basic, easily digestible level. Ross Bentley is the author of the famous Speed Secrets race techniques book series. You can read the guide for free online, or try to find a limited-edition print copy. Ten years ago, BFGoodrich published its Ultimate 4×4 …

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Jensen’s Reborn Performance Car Officially Has A Name  

Jensen's Reborn Performance Car Officially Has A Name  

Jensen International Automotive reveals the name of its new performance car.   It’s called the Interceptor GTX.   The pre-production model debuts soon.   The rebirth of the Jensen brand is one step closer to reality. Today, Jensen International Group is announcing the name of its new performance car—it’s called the Interceptor GTX, and we …

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The New BMW M5 Could Look Something Like This

The New BMW M5 Could Look Something Like This

The current-generation BMW M5 has been around for a couple of years, putting its 717-horsepower hybrid powertrain to work. It’s a supercar disguised as a sedan (or wagon) that will receive a facelift for the 2027 model year. This won’t just be a light touch-up, though. As seen in the spy video published on Carspotter …

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