The VW Beetle might not be the first idea which springs to mind when you think of snarling, fire-breathing Rallycross cars. But Andretti Autosport and Volkswagen have come together to change all that with the Rallycross Beetle. Designed for the 2014 Red Bull Global RallyCross championship which, despite the name, has all but one in event in…
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News and Pics – Audi RS4 Nogaro Blue Special Edition
EngageSportMode is already a big fan of the Audi RS 4, naming it one of our top five estate cars back in September last year. There was, however, the feeling that Audi’s RS models had all become a little bit too grown up and sensible when it comes to colour choices. No old skool Imola Yellow,…
New BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé – Just where will it all end?!
Previously on EngageSportMode we’ve talked about the confusing nature of BMW’s ever-expanding model lineup. Much like Mercedes-Benz ten years ago, BMW seems hell-bent on filling every single niche possible in the passenger car market. The biggest change in the Munich firm’s strategy has been to introduce its new numbering system, with even numbers representing sporty coupé…
Friday Photo #16 – Alfa Romeo 4C
Beauty is, apparently, in the eye of the beholder. So what exactly does that mean for the winner of the ‘Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2013’ award? Who knows, but Alfa Romeo are obviously pleased that their new sportscar picked up this award. There is no denying that, apart from the rather geeky looking headlights –…
200th Post Special – Volkswagen Polo R-Line 8,000 Mile Review
It seems hard to believe that a year has now passed since ESM picked up a very shiny Volkswagen Polo R-Line on a chilly January afternoon. So 365 days and 8,000 miles later, just what has life with the R-Line been like for the past twelve months? In short, the R-Line has been virtually flawless throughout…
Friday Photo #15 – Volkswagen R and R
The most powerful production Golf, ever, is due to hit the UK in only a matter of weeks for its March launch date. Which, if the past few years are anything to go by, will probably be combined with freezing snow and ice. Perhaps that’s why VW chose to show the new Mk7 Golf R…
New 2014 Nissan Qashqai Enters Production
Being based in the North East, it’s fairly impossible for EngageSportMode.com to ignore the influence of our friendly neighbourhood car manufacturer; Nissan. The proliferation of Juke, Qashqai, Note and even Leaf models on the roads in these parts are testament to just how big a deal the Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK plant in Sunderland is. So…
Friday Photo #14 – Monte Carlo Rally 2014
A year ago Sebastien Ogier was running second to that pesky other French Sebastien; Monsieur Loeb. This year he finds himself leading into the final day of the 2014 Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo, after a strong drive to get himself back into contention. Can he hold on tomorrow to take the win? Ogier did encounter some good…
Toyota FT-1 – Ultimate Sports Coupe Concept from Detroit – News and Pics
Today marked the start of the North America International Auto Show or in short, the Detroit Motor Show, which is the first major event on the automotive calendar. For many manufacturers it’s the chance to set out their stall for the year ahead, both in the US market and globally. Toyota wasted no time in showing off…
New – 2014 SEAT Leon Cupra and Cupra 280
A Cupra version of the latest Leon was inevitable. Less so was a choice of doors and power outputs which the all-new Leon flagship will offer. For the UK, the Cupra 280 will represent the most powerful production car SEAT has offered. So, just what do you get for your money? Choice of 265 or 280 PS 2.0…
Audi Sport quattro laserlight Concept – Happy New Year!
Due to being out in the Scottish wilderness for New Year’s Eve, EngageSportMode would like to wish you all a belated Happy New Year and best wishes for 2014. To compensate for the lateness, here are some photos of the awesomely named Audi Sport quattro laserlight Concept car. We mentioned not long ago about the fact Audi Sport would…
The new Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 – Spec and Photos
Lamborghini’s Gallardo has been with us since 2003, and seen a number of enhancements, facelifts and limited editions along the way. It’s also been the best-selling Lamborghini ever, with the 14,000 sold accounting for half of all cars produced by the Sant’Agata factory. But now, its 2014 replacement is here: As with the Gallardo, the Huracán is named…
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