2021 Ferrari 812 GTS prances into Jay Leno’s Garage
After checking out the mid-engine Ferrari SF90 Stradale, Jay Leno switched to the front-engine 812 GTS for a recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage.” The Ferrari 812 GTS is a convertible version of the 812 Superfast, sporting a retractable hardtop in place of the Superfast’s fixed roof. So it’s perfect for Leno’s Los Angeles locale. Like the 812 Superfast, the 812 GTS is powered by a naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V-12,...BMW to return to top-level endurance racing with 2023 LMDh entry
BMW is the latest automaker to confirm an entry for the new LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) class that starting in 2023 will serve as the top category for both the World Endurance Championship and WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. It means we could potentially see BMW racing at the top level in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the main event on the WEC calendar, for the first time since...Jay Leno drives legendary Old Yeller II race car
Max Balchowsky’s Old Yeller II is a classic racing underdog, and not just because it’s named after a famous movie canine. Featured on the latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” this homebuilt special beat pedigreed Ferrari and Maserati sports cars back in the day. Built in 1959, Old Yeller II was one in a series of specials built by Balchowsky, a California-based mechanic and race driver, and it was...Geneva International Motor Show returns for 2022
After two years of coronavirus-induced cancellations, the Geneva International Motor Show is scheduled to return in February 2022, show organizers confirmed Thursday in a press release. Press days for the 2022 Geneva auto show, the 91st edition, are scheduled for Feb. 17-18, and the show ill then be open to the public Feb. 19-27. Organizers are now asking exhibitors to register for the show, setting a deadline of mid-July...Bentley debuts new midrange Bentayga S
Bentley has revealed its latest creation: the Bentayga S, a sporty version of the high-riding SUV. The Bentayga S will sit in between the regular Bentayga and the Bentayga Speed, offering a happy medium between comfort and excitement. Under the hood of the Bentayga S is the venerable 4.0-litre V8, fitted with two turbochargers. No upgrades were added to the engine, so it makes the same 542 horsepower and...Spain Baltasar reveals street-legal electric track car
There are plenty of electric-vehicle startups looking to launch sedans and crossovers, but Spain’s Baltasar has taken a different route. It’s targeting the market for track cars with its new Revolt sports car. Unveiled on Wednesday, the Baltasar Revolt is a battery-electric track car that can be legally driven on the street. You won’t want to though, as the car is very low and has a seating position very...Huawei to invest in electric cars and self-driving tech
Huawei is the latest Chinese tech giant to announce its intentions to compete in the automotive sector at the same level as the established automakers. In a presentation to analysts on Monday, Huawei Co-Chairman Eric Xu said the company planned to invest in electric vehicles and self-driving technology. Xu’s comments were made just a week after Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi said it planned to launch its own cars. Chinese...Armored 2021 Chevrolet Suburban arrives for all your soccer hauling needs
Canadian firm Inkas has built armored versions of full-size luxury SUVs like the BMW X7 and Lincoln Navigator, but this time it’s going for something a little less elitist. If the route to soccer practice involves traversing an active battlefield, this armored 2021 Chevrolet Suburban is for you. The Suburban is a common choice for armored vehicles because of its size, towing and off-road capability, and stout truck-based platform,...Electric Ferrari locked in for 2025
Ferrari will unveil an electric vehicle in 2025, Chairman John Elkann said on Thursday during the company’s annual general meeting. The news of an electric Ferrari doesn’t come as a huge surprise as patent drawings filed by Ferrari for a modular electric drive system were discovered last year. Elkann didn’t provide any details on the vehicle but former CEO Louis Camilleri in 2019 said the company was studying the...Mini Minor name reportedly set for return on electric minicar
While modern Minis have stretched in dimensions and weight with each successive generation, the unveiling of the Rocketman concept in 2011 showed that Mini was aware of the need to return to what the original Alec Issigonis-designed icon was intended to be: a diminutive car ideal for urban environments. First unveiled at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show, the Mini Rocketman concept hinted at a truly mini-sized car from...
