http://www.covercars.com/ Front cover cars of all descriptions from super cars to sports cars, concepts to tuned cars plus road tests on new cars, buyer`s info, automotive news and car events. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:29:40 +0000 en http://www.covercars.com/common/covercars-small.jpg http://www.covercars.com/ 144 54 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:55:34 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42866/Poll-Who-Is-Or-Was-The-Best-Formula-One-Driver-Of-All-Time http://www.covercars.com/blog/42866/Poll-Who-Is-Or-Was-The-Best-Formula-One-Driver-Of-All-Time ]]>For 62 years now, Formula One has been capturing the hearts and minds of sport fans as the leader of motor sport. In all those years there have been some remarkable wins, losses, tragedy, adrenaline rushes and heartbreak. Throughout it all some drivers have shone through with their driving skill and amazing statistics but who is the ultimate Formula One driver? Wayne Williams takes on the debate... CoverCars Wed, 16 May 2012 13:58:07 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42874/Road-Legal-Le-Mans-Car-Radical-SR3-SL http://www.covercars.com/blog/42874/Road-Legal-Le-Mans-Car-Radical-SR3-SL ]]>If you`re becoming a track addict but also want a road legal car with impact, it may be worth trying the Radical SR3 SL for size (www.radicalsportscars.com). The Ford Ecoboost-powered Radical which weighs just 675kg is equipped with 300 hp and 340 lb ft of torque. It streaks to 60 mph from zero in just three seconds and has a top speed of 165 mph. It uses the chassis and aerodynamic experience of the LMP-pace SR3 RS and gives you a true race experience using its paddleshift gearbox with auto-blipper and fly-by-wire throttle. This extreme machine (which is also Euro 5 compliant) is priced at £695 per month. CoverCars Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:14 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42875 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42875 ]]>Move over Bi-turbo V12 BRABUS Rocket (Mercedes-Benz CLS), the G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RR Jubilee Model has stolen the title of the fastest saloon in the world with a top speed of 231 mph which is 6 mph more than the Merc. The Supercharged Hurricane on wheels also gets 830hp instead of the stock 560hp which is almost half the original horse power on top. G-Power also want their M5 to be a practical every day car so they`ve ensured it only consumes a litre more fuel per 100 kilometres! As well as the engine mods, this G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RR Jubilee model gets G-Power`s own Silverstone Diamond rims, coilover suspension and upgraded brakes. New bumpers and fully functional rear wing is also present. CoverCars Tue, 15 May 2012 14:44:11 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42863/Taste-Of-Italy-Diamond-Jubilee-Tribute http://www.covercars.com/blog/42863/Taste-Of-Italy-Diamond-Jubilee-Tribute ]]>There is nothing like tradition, splendor and precision to boost a country`s morale. Italy then, has been quick to jump on our bandwagon and have used the occassion of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee to remind us Brits of their own Carabinieri Regiment and their outstanding tournaments on cavalry. Outside Windsor Castle the elite branch of the Italian police force demonstrated their beautifully choreographed battle charges last weekend. These galant yet fearsome moves take inspiration from mediaeval knights and were used to pay tribute to the Queen. Also representing the finest exports of Italy was Ferrari whom like the Carabinieri Regiment are highly ranked as well as being adept at speed, accuracy. CoverCars Tue, 15 May 2012 16:07:32 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42865/Fire-Fury-And-Forgotten-Dreams-Williams-F1-Claws-Its-Way-Back http://www.covercars.com/blog/42865/Fire-Fury-And-Forgotten-Dreams-Williams-F1-Claws-Its-Way-Back ]]>Not a fire in the pit, the past fury with an underperforming car nor the fact that Williams had not had a win in the last eight years could over shadow Pastor Maldonado`s first F1 victory in Barcelona on Sunday. The Williams team are not under any illusion that they have shaken off their underdog status but this glimmer of sunshine could be forecast a little more often. Malanado`s team mate Bruno Senna (nephew of the late Ayrton Senna) has praised Pastor and the team as a whole. No doubt Bruno wants to see the Williams team return to its days of glory as it was in the 1990s with his uncle behind the wheel. Bruno`s own performance is still a little inconsistent and now with his car damaged in the fire, his opportunity to shine looks fairly bleak. McLaren though, have offered to loan Williams whatever it needs for Monaco on 25th May. CoverCars Wed, 16 May 2012 08:36:22 GMT Mercedes Benz http://www.covercars.com/cars/42873 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42873 ]]> CoverCars Mon, 14 May 2012 11:16:48 GMT Audi http://www.covercars.com/cars/42854 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42854 ]]> CoverCars Mon, 14 May 2012 15:17:29 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42855/Green-Machines http://www.covercars.com/blog/42855/Green-Machines ]]>By 2020 it is predicted that oil production will be in decline and with the population continuing to grow, the need for alternatively powered vehicles is on the horizon. London’s new low-carbon motor show, EcoVelocity shows the way forward: CoverCars Tue, 15 May 2012 16:56:36 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42867/Gaming-Hamilton-And-Stewart-Coach-You-To-Be-Champs http://www.covercars.com/blog/42867/Gaming-Hamilton-And-Stewart-Coach-You-To-Be-Champs ]]>The new Mobil 1 3D Racing Academy game is available online now and you can play it for free at: www.grid1.tv. The new angle on the 2012 game is that former F1 World Champion, Lewis Hamilton and three-times NASCAR champion Tony Stewart will coach you from grassroots to professional racing driver levels. They will retrace their careers from the early days and teach you how they learnt to master their driving skills, understand the technology and improve their speed and consistency. CoverCars Wed, 16 May 2012 08:27:41 GMT Mercedes Benz http://www.covercars.com/cars/42871 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42871 ]]> CoverCars Wed, 16 May 2012 08:32:45 GMT Lamborghini http://www.covercars.com/cars/42872 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42872 ]]> CoverCars Sat, 12 May 2012 11:55:07 GMT Mercedes Benz http://www.covercars.com/cars/42831 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42831 ]]> CoverCars Sat, 12 May 2012 12:03:12 GMT Mercedes Benz http://www.covercars.com/cars/42834 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42834 ]]> CoverCars Sat, 12 May 2012 13:56:21 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42838/Vettle-On-Course-For-Pole http://www.covercars.com/blog/42838/Vettle-On-Course-For-Pole ]]>Red Bull`s Sebastian Vettel is close to stringing up a second successive pole in qualifying today at the Spanish Grand Prix. Just as the last 60 minute practice session was drawing in the defending F1 World Champion clocked a lightning 23.168sec lap time, making him the quickest driver in practice at the Circuit de Catalunya. It hasn`t all been smooth sailing for the German, however, but his start from pole and subsequent win in Bahrain appears to be a turning point. CoverCars Fri, 11 May 2012 11:03:10 GMT Lamborghini http://www.covercars.com/cars/42823 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42823 ]]> CoverCars Sat, 12 May 2012 11:58:26 GMT Toyota http://www.covercars.com/cars/42832 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42832 ]]> CoverCars Sat, 12 May 2012 12:01:36 GMT Porsche http://www.covercars.com/cars/42833 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42833 ]]> CoverCars Sat, 12 May 2012 14:39:31 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42839/Win-A-Trip-To-The-2013-United-States-Grand-Prix http://www.covercars.com/blog/42839/Win-A-Trip-To-The-2013-United-States-Grand-Prix ]]>Pirelli`s Grand Prix Challenge gets you to predict the outcome of Formula One races and by taking part you could win a trip to the 2013 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The sixteen remaining races of the 2012 season have been grouped into four rounds and every round has a winner. At the end of each round everyone starts with a zero point balance but points are accumalative and the overall winner will be the one who has clocked up the most points over each round. CoverCars Sat, 12 May 2012 15:06:48 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42840/Wish-You-Were-Here http://www.covercars.com/blog/42840/Wish-You-Were-Here ]]>Here at Covercars.com we are big advocates of fun and by that we mean seeking out the best hot spots for car enthusiasts, the most memorable adventures and the people that share our high spirits and interests. So when an email popped up about the Cannonball 2000 launch party next week, we were very much intrigued. The event itself takes place in September (5th - 9th). It pays tribute to the Cannonball film and covers 2000 miles across Barcelona, Monte Carlo and Milan before its big bash in Paris which marks the finale. CoverCars Sun, 13 May 2012 12:27:49 GMT Ferrari http://www.covercars.com/cars/42844 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42844 ]]> CoverCars Sun, 13 May 2012 13:08:31 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42845 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42845 ]]> CoverCars Sun, 13 May 2012 12:52:34 GMT K1 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42846 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42846 ]]> CoverCars Sun, 13 May 2012 13:07:14 GMT Subaru http://www.covercars.com/cars/42847 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42847 ]]> CoverCars Wed, 9 May 2012 15:35:33 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42790/Poll-And-Video-Does-The-Audi-R18-E-tron-Quattro-Have-Le-Mans-In-The-Bag http://www.covercars.com/blog/42790/Poll-And-Video-Does-The-Audi-R18-E-tron-Quattro-Have-Le-Mans-In-The-Bag ]]>Both Toyota and Audi will have hybrids on the grid at Le Mans next month but will Toyota`s thirteen year absence and the crash that put it out of the Six Hours Of Spa (the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship) hold them back from winning at Le Sarthe`s famous 24 hour race? The Audi R18 E-tron Quattros have already proved to be technically sound, even in torrential rain but the Toyota TS030 could pull out some surprises when the pressure is on. The manufacturer has sold over 3.5 million Toyota hybrids worldwide, so they clearly are a dab hand so far as this technology is concerned. CoverCars Thu, 10 May 2012 14:31:05 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42811/Everyone-Has-Got-A-Ferrari-At-Silverstone-This-September http://www.covercars.com/blog/42811/Everyone-Has-Got-A-Ferrari-At-Silverstone-This-September ]]>In 2007 the Ferrari Racing Days event organised the largest parade of Ferrari cars, earning themselves a Guinness World Record. Then for five years the thunderous sound of so many V12s in chorus became just a memory. That was until today when plans were announced for an even more spectacular comeback over the weekend of the 14th - 16th September 2012 at Silverstone. The European Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Series will be played out, then there`s F1 Ferraris from a bygone era as well as modern day models in chase. You`ll also see exclusive displays from 599XXs and FXXs. CoverCars Thu, 10 May 2012 14:29:53 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42812/Video-And-Invite-Art-Workshop-Using-Remote-Controlled-Cars-And-Tyres http://www.covercars.com/blog/42812/Video-And-Invite-Art-Workshop-Using-Remote-Controlled-Cars-And-Tyres ]]>Hose pipes may be banned but you can use as much paint as you like! Go on, be a kid and get stuck in with a bit of creative therapy - this time you won`t get told off for painting the tyres of your toys and caking your clothes in rainbow colours. Automotive artist, Ian Cook will be running open workshops in Great Peter Street, Westminster on May 16th and 17th between 12pm and 5pm. He will also be showing off his Chevrolet SpART art car to mark his long-standing association with the brand. The video below shows him using his unique technique to paint Lewis Hamilton. CoverCars Fri, 11 May 2012 11:03:16 GMT Ferrari http://www.covercars.com/cars/42822 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42822 ]]> CoverCars Wed, 9 May 2012 16:42:14 GMT Chevrolet http://www.covercars.com/cars/42789 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42789 ]]>This film star car has been around for a while and perhaps its blinding yellow paintwork and 602hp is beginning to lose its shock factor. O.CT Tuning have a solution; they`ve added a supercharger and a stainless steel exhaust system as well as a new acolade - The Yellow Steam Hammer! It now has 630hp and 730Nm of torque to titilate your brain`s reward and pleasure centres. CoverCars Thu, 10 May 2012 16:31:39 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42814/Video-Gentlemen-Prefer-Aston-Martin-GT4s http://www.covercars.com/blog/42814/Video-Gentlemen-Prefer-Aston-Martin-GT4s ]]>Perhaps its the refinement of the cabin, the demure beauty of the Vantage GT4`s outline or the hypnotic purr of the 4.7-litre V8 engine with 445bhp that brings out the respectful sportsman in people or maybe its just the case that you won`t want to look like an animal in front of other `proper` gentlemen. Either way a bunch of budding enthusiasts will be embarking on a third season of The Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of Great Britain and for 2012 there is promised to be larger grids, longer races and an opportunity to race on the Le Mans 24 Hour circuit. CoverCars Fri, 11 May 2012 11:09:38 GMT Fiat http://www.covercars.com/cars/42824 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42824 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 10 May 2012 11:19:01 GMT Infiniti http://www.covercars.com/cars/42794 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42794 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 10 May 2012 11:19:35 GMT Infiniti http://www.covercars.com/cars/42795 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42795 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 10 May 2012 11:24:25 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42796 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42796 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 10 May 2012 11:27:10 GMT Audi http://www.covercars.com/cars/42798 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42798 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 10 May 2012 11:28:30 GMT Mercedes Benz http://www.covercars.com/cars/42799 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42799 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 10 May 2012 16:39:36 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42807 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42807 ]]> CoverCars Mon, 7 May 2012 17:13:26 GMT Chevrolet http://www.covercars.com/cars/42763 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42763 ]]> CoverCars Wed, 9 May 2012 13:35:35 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42786/Video-Mazda2-Wall-Of-Death http://www.covercars.com/blog/42786/Video-Mazda2-Wall-Of-Death ]]>We knew the Mazda2 was great value, durable and well-equipped but we didn`t know it would appeal to crazed tatoo-loving dare devils like Dynomyte Dave Seymour who drove it around the Demon Drome`s wall of death recently. The feat which saw Dave pull 2.5 g and reach a top speed of 30mph was helped along by a lifted and stiffened suspension, getting rid of the airbag, fitting a kill switch and increasing the tyre pressure. CoverCars Wed, 9 May 2012 17:13:49 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42788/Car-Manufacturers-Biggest-Blunders http://www.covercars.com/blog/42788/Car-Manufacturers-Biggest-Blunders ]]>They are offensively ugly, embarrassingly over-ambitious, shamefully irresponsible and frustratingly unreliable; no, we`re not talking politicians here but if the truth be known there are plenty of politics behind these cars that went famously wrong. Wayne Williams picks out his favourite disastrous models, decade by decade. 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