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 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:31:51 GMT Ferrari http://www.covercars.com/cars/42908 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42908 ]]> CoverCars Wed, 16 May 2012 07:55:55 GMT Alfa Romeo http://www.covercars.com/cars/42877 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42877 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 17 May 2012 17:15:13 GMT Toyota http://www.covercars.com/cars/42901 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42901 ]]>From today until Sunday (May 17 - 20th)the 40th 24 Hours of Nurburgring will be held and this 320hp Toyota will star as GRMN`s (Gazoo Racing Masters of Nurburgring)latest motorsport inspired offering. Since the factory the GT-86 Sports Coupe has been given a twincharged engine, GRMN`s suspension, brakes, 18" racing rims a widebody kit with remodelled front and rear fascias, side skirts and fenders, a large rear spoiler and GRMN dual exhaust system. There`s also a roll cage and stripped down cabin now with racing bucket seats and 4-point harnesses. CoverCars Sat, 19 May 2012 11:50:45 GMT Land Rover http://www.covercars.com/cars/42913 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42913 ]]> CoverCars 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 Thu, 17 May 2012 09:39:22 GMT Audi http://www.covercars.com/cars/42885 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42885 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 17 May 2012 16:57:25 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42891 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42891 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 17 May 2012 16:20:27 GMT Auto News http://www.covercars.com/blog/42899/Scorcese-Film-To-Expose-Private-Life-Of-Rolls-Royce-Loving-Lord-Montagu- http://www.covercars.com/blog/42899/Scorcese-Film-To-Expose-Private-Life-Of-Rolls-Royce-Loving-Lord-Montagu- ]]>The gothic setting of Beaulieu, the heart-wrenching Edwardian love affair that inspired the Rolls-Royce mascot and the rise of the motor car as a gentleman`s hobby, obsession and political weapon all contrive to make this film an emotional rollercoaster (no pun intended). We can`t wait to see the Silver Ghost depicted as the grand, body-jolting spectacle it would have been in the days before cars became common place. No doubt we will see plenty of aristocratic might, unapologetic rants, intense driving scenes through the wilderness of the New Forest, rampant love making on the heath and a tangle of characters whose lives we will lament, envy and ignite way after the movie shatters them - here`s hoping! CoverCars Fri, 18 May 2012 13:42:22 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42909 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42909 ]]> 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 Wed, 16 May 2012 08:04:13 GMT Aston Martin http://www.covercars.com/cars/42878 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42878 ]]> CoverCars Wed, 16 May 2012 08:08:00 GMT Aston Martin http://www.covercars.com/cars/42879 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42879 ]]> CoverCars Wed, 16 May 2012 08:09:11 GMT MINI http://www.covercars.com/cars/42880 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42880 ]]> CoverCars Wed, 16 May 2012 08:11:01 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42881 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42881 ]]> 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, 19 May 2012 11:55:53 GMT Toyota http://www.covercars.com/cars/42914 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42914 ]]> CoverCars Sat, 19 May 2012 11:57:17 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42915 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42915 ]]> CoverCars Sat, 12 May 2012 11:55:07 GMT Mercedes Benz http://www.covercars.com/cars/42831 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42831 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 17 May 2012 09:40:42 GMT Audi http://www.covercars.com/cars/42886 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42886 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 17 May 2012 13:43:52 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42892 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42892 ]]> CoverCars Sat, 19 May 2012 14:15:43 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42916 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42916 ]]> 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 Wed, 16 May 2012 08:12:15 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42882 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42882 ]]> CoverCars Thu, 17 May 2012 09:38:49 GMT BMW http://www.covercars.com/cars/42883 http://www.covercars.com/cars/42883 ]]> 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 http://www.covercars.com/shows/2012-gti-treffen-werthersee/ ]]> http://www.covercars.com/shows/2012-top-marques-monaco/ ]]> http://www.covercars.com/shows/2012-beijing-auto-china-show/ ]]> http://www.covercars.com/shows/2012-formula-drift-rd1-streets-of-long-beach/ ]]> http://www.covercars.com/shows/2012-viva-las-vegas-rockabilly-car-show/ ]]>