When thinking about the Ferrari F12berlinetta, what would be the first thought that would come to mind? For the guys at Maranello ‘making it even faster’ seems to have been the first lightbulb that popped into mind. Although the future of Ferrari looks firmly set to be turbocharged – take the new 488 GTB, for example…
Guest Post | Ned Jasper | BMW M4 GTS
A BMW M4 with more power and extra orange bits? This sounds like a car EngageSportMode could really get onboard with! Ned Jasper gives you all the details below. If you felt that BMW M cars have been lacking a bit lately, then this is the car for you. It’s called the M4 GTS and to…
BTCC 2015 – Silverstone | Reviewed and Rated
The title race is almost over. So just how does our BTCC Correspondent feel about another Shedden championship? Following the latest rounds of the championship at Silverstone, you would suggest that it’s now Gordon Shedden’s title to lose. He has secured a 23 point gap at the top of the standings with only a possible…
A week with the… Hyundai Tucson SE Nav 1.7 CRDi | Review
Can a crossover SUV be something that can integrate into the realm of EngageSportMode? Actually, in the case of the Hyundai Tucson, yes it can. Read on to find out just how. After reviewing the all-new Tucson on the UK launch event back in August for Motoring Research, Hyundai were keen that we also try the…
Tame Geek Review | Jaguar XE 180 TDI R-Sport
Proof that our good friend, and regular ESM contributor, the Tame Geek will test stuff that isn’t made in Germany! Tonight he gives his thoughts on the new ‘baby Jag’ offering. Now usually, most car reviews come with a plethora of clichĂ©s and when it comes to a review of the first actually baby Jaguar, it’s…
Friday Photo – Frankfurt 2015 Gallery
This year’s Frankfurt Motor Show proved to be fairly impressive, with a host of big names revealing new products and concepts. Incredibly, this even included cars that hadn’t been previewed in a press release weeks beforehand! Who knew that was still possible? We’ve picked out some of the notable cars making an appearance in Germany. ESM actually spent the first…
Editorial – Feeding the troll
Has our world truly become one where sensationalism, and the condoning of criminal behaviour, passes as news? Does it say more about those writing it, or those who read it? ESM’s editor discusses.I didn’t particularly want to write this article as, at some level, it plays entirely into the hands of the person responsible for its inspiration. I’m…
BTCC 2015 – Rockingham | Reviewed and Rated
As the 2015 British Touring Car Championship heads into Autumn, the action at Rockingham has set up a two-way fight for the title. ESM’s BTCC Correspondent analyses it all. Gordon Shedden now leads the British Touring Car Championship by 6 points following the latest rounds at Rockingham. Shedden had a superb weekend with a 1st, 2nd…
Guest Post | Ned Jasper | Rolls-Royce Dawn
Young blogger Ned Jasper is back, and this time we’re talking about a car that’s big money, and has an interior colour that looks influenced by ESM.This is the new Rolls-Royce Dawn, and it’s simply stunning. Every time you look at it takes your breath away. If you thought that the Rollers of late were looking…
Frankfurt 2015 – Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
Hitting 40 is kind of big deal, so Volkswagen has decided to celebrate four decades of the Golf GTI in their usual style. Adding a little more power, some bigger wheels, and interior trinkets to create the 2016 GTI Clubsport. VW showed off the Golf GTI Clubsport as a concept at the Wörthersee show earlier…
Frankfurt 2015 – Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo
Remember Gran Turismo 6? That racing game for the PlayStation 3, which isn’t really as fun as Forza Motorsport. Well manufacturers are still churning out exclusive concepts for it and, this time, it’s the turn of Bugatti. Like a subtle reference to the movie Wall Street, blue horseshoes seem to be the theme of choice in the design of the…
BTCC 2015 – Knockill | Reviewed and Rated
It was north of the border again for the British Touring Car Championship’s annual visit to Scotland. Forceful manoeuvres, close racing, safety cars and three different winners were just some of the things witnessed at Knockhill in the latest rounds of the BTCC. The championship top 5 contenders are now closer together thanks to a poor…
