No, it might not ever sell as many units as the Ford Focus, but a supercharged V8 estate car is still something to be celebrated. So here it is, ahead of its official Geneva Motor Show unveiling; the new Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake: ESM will be honest and say this one took us very slightly by…
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FIAT Panda Cross – Coming to Geneva 2014
Another day, another orange off-roader making its way to a Geneva Motor Show launch. Although today’s is slightly more budget conscious than yesterday’s Range Rover Evoque. Yes, it’s a FIAT Panda, and about as budget a 4×4 as you can probably get. But, it’s orange so at EngageSportMode we approve. This new version is the Panda Cross,…
Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic – News and Photos
The Range Rover Evoque is a pretty damn good car. In fact, the only way we could see to make it better would be to add more power and paint it orange. Which, curiously, is exactly what Land Rover have done with the new Evoque Autobiography Dynamic model to be unveiled in Geneva. Phoenix Orange metallic…
New for 2014 – Audi S3 Cabriolet
It seems like we’re literally tripping over new performance cars from Ingolstadt here ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. Following on from the regular hatchback, five-door Sportback and saloon models, Audi has now revealed a drop-top version of the S3. Mechancially, other than losing the roof, there isn’t a substantial change to the package which sees service in…
New – Revised Volkswagen Scirocco for Geneva Motor Show
Can you believe the current VW Scirocco has been on sale for almost six years, since being unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show? No, we couldn’t quite believe it either, but regardless Volkswagen will be showing off a revised version in Geneva next month. To even call it evolutionary is probably an overstatement; this…
New – Audi S1 quattro – Specs and Photos
The term ‘pocket rocket’ gets flung around a lot when it comes to hot hatches. However, Audi may now have staked its claim on the phrase with the unveiling of the 231 bhp S1 and S1 Sportback quattro models. EngageSportMode is already a fan of the Audi A1, naming it as the best car we…
Volvo Polestar Racing V8 Supercar Engine – Video
A little while ago we brought you news that Volvo was set to enter the Australian V8 Supercar series for 2014, making use of the S60. Now Polestar Racing has unleashed a video showing off the unique noise of its beautifully crafted 5 litre V8 engine packing 650 bhp. Volvo could have chosen the easy route…
News and Pics – 560 HP Volkswagen Rallycross Beetle!
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…
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…
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…
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