We’ve been talking about Toyota’s new V-8 for a while, but only in the context of supercars. However, it appears the large-displacement engine could have a broader range of applications beyond high-performance vehicles. The company’s head of powertrains admitted in an interview with Australian media that it’s technically possible to fit the engine under the … Read more
You may not have heard of Capricorn Group, but you’ve likely seen its work. The company is a German outfit that supplies components to Formula 1, LMP1, World Endurance Championship, and other racing clients. The group just introduced its first supercar—and it’s unlike anything on the market currently. It’s called the 01 Zagato, and … Read more
Under the Audi corporate umbrella, Lamborghini isn’t as wild as it was in the Countach era, but perhaps that’s for the better. Business wasn’t exactly booming back then, and the company seemed to change hands every other week. Its lowest point came in late 1978 when it filed for bankruptcy. Things only began to turn … Read more
Gordon Murray can’t stop working. As he approaches 80 years old, Murray is still developing new supercars, and not even a cancer diagnosis took him away from the drafting table. One of Gordon Murray Automotive’s newest supercars—the S1 LM—was developed while its namesake was undergoing chemotherapy. Murray revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier this summer. He … Read more
Czinger, the small American carmaker known for using 3D printing to manufacture its 21C supercar, announced plans in 2022 to expand its lineup to include a grand tourer and a Lamborghini Urus-fighting SUV. Now, that’s no longer the case, according to the company’s chief commercial officer. Newly appointed CCO George Biggs told Autocar in a recent … Read more
It’s been a few months since Maserati canceled the fully electric MC20 after realizing customers “are very keen on driving powerful ICE engines.” That’s according to an official statement sent to Motor1 by a company spokesperson back in March. With that in mind, it’s no surprise the Modena-based automaker is now channeling its efforts into … Read more