As I sit at house in London and ponder the 2024 Essen Motor Present (EMS), I can not assist however really feel somewhat overwhelmed. There are three causes for that. First, regardless of spending three full days at Messe Essen, I nonetheless really feel like I missed a number of the automobiles on show. Second,
One of the vital iconic occasions on Japan’s automotive calendar, the Nismo Pageant is a must-attend for any Nissan otaku. However, this 12 months, the occasion appeared to mirror a turning level—one where the business’s rising attention to EVs and modernity could have marked the start of the competition’s decline. For a lot of, the
For so long as the racing recreation has existed, so has the related ‘hero’ automobile, which then turns into synonymous with that title forevermore. Assume Ferrari’s Testarossa within the unique Outrun or the famed WRC Toyota Celica GT-4 from Sega Rally within the early ’90s. Each are undeniably cool vehicles in their very own proper, then elevated
Earlier than I discovered myself protecting heavier issues just like the meteoric rise of China within the electrical area, I foolishly fantasized about being a full-time evaluations man. Teenage Kevin noticed himself as a midwestern Prime Gear presenter, with out the British-ishms. No, my mother purged these from me and forbade me from speaking about
It feels unusual kicking off my 2024 Essen Motor Present protection with a highlight; however, typically, it is advisable to take a break from the insanity of an enormous occasion like this one. Where the present rages on beneath, I’ve retreated to the media suite upstairs to recharge. And what higher means to do this
2024 IntroA few weeks ago, we revisited an Mk3 Volkswagen Golf, which includes all-wheel drive and a Precision 6266 turbocharged VR6 engine pushing over 550whp. True to the spirit of Gatebil, this Golf was engineered for all-out efficiency. We’re revisiting a particular sort of Golf construct for this week’s throwback. On the planet of customized
Have you ever encountered an automobile at a present that fully blows you away, making all the other things feel a bit… atypical by comparison? Automobile exhibits are undeniably enjoyable for anybody with a deep love for automobiles; however, average attendees like myself will generally feel repetitive. Maybe it’s the shortage of innovation, the predictable