The 2014 Paris Motor Show kicks off properly tomorrow but, it seems, manufacturers are more intent on unveiling every concept and new car before the actual event. Regardless of that, here’s the Audi TT Sportback concept show car: Ever wished the TT coupé came with five-doors? No? Well, Audi has already got an answer for something…
Friday Video – Tame Geek / ESM Audi S1 Sportback quattro Review
You may recall our recent written review of the Audi S1 Sportback quattro, in which we raved about its performance and road holding. However, as part of a collaboration between regular EngageSportMode contributor, The Tame Geek, we also put together a video review of the baby Ingolstadt hot hatch. Put simply, this is the completely unscripted discussion and debate,…
New – 2015 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Saloon and Estate
Mercedes-Benz seems to be chucking out new AMG models at present. We’ve literally just seen the new Mercedes-AMG GT supercar, preceded by the S 65 AMG coupé earlier in the year. Now there’s the all-new Mercedes-AMG C 63 saloon and estate. Yes, the eagle-eyed may have spotted a slight change in name. No longer is it…
Volkswagen TRISTAR Concept
We don’t usually feature commercial vehicles here on EngageSportMode, but even we’ll admit that Volkswagen’s TRISTAR concept is rather cool. They’ve even painted it orange, so we’re pretty much inclined to like it just for that. Set to be officially premiered at the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, the TRISTAR concept brings back a name…
Friday Photo – New Polo GTI
Having owned a total of six Polos amongst the team of EngageSportMode’s contributors, it’s fair to say we’re fans of the Volkswagen supermini. We’re even bigger fans when it comes to the GTI version, with ESM’s editor describing his beloved 6N2 GTI as ‘the best car he’s ever owned’. So excitement was understandably high when photos…
Audi S1 Sportback quattro – Full Review
We’ve been itching to get behind the wheel of the S1 since it was first announced earlier in the year. Luckily, the good people at Newcastle Audi were prepared to help; letting us find out if the S1 quattro lives up to that illustrious badge. So, what did our editor think? As predecessors go, sharing a badge with the…
BTCC 2014 – Rockingham – Rounds 22/23/24 – Review
Turkington Extends His Championship Charge! It was another great weekend for the BTCC championship leader, Colin Turkington, in the latest rounds held at Rockingham. Turkington took the chequered flag in the first two races of the day with Rob Austin making a popular climb to the top of the podium for the final race. Turkington’s…
Friday Photo – Audi S1 Sportback quattro in Teesdale
Our full review will be out this weekend but, for now, here’s a teaser photo of the Audi S1 next to one of the North East’s best driving roads. Thanks to the very generous people at Newcastle Audi, we were lucky enough to spend 24 hours with the S1 Sportback earlier this week. Suffice to say we were…
Fast News – The 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT
Forget the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus; the Mercedes-AMG GT sports car is the most important thing being released in two distinct flavours today. Set to be available in both GT and GT S trim, the replacement for the wondrous SLS AMG packs a twin turbocharged 4.0 litre V8 engine into a two-seater chassis; featuring…
Friday Video – Audi Sport Quattro S1
In anticipation of something special that’s coming to EngageSportMode next week, here’s a video featuring what is probably the most famous rally car ever; the Audi Quattro, shown here in short wheelbase Sport Quattro S1 form. Quite frankly, we could spend hours listening to that five-cylinder Quattro sound, so we’re sure it’ll help you pass a few minutes on a Friday…
The All-New 2015 Mazda MX-5 – News and Photos
Local loudmouths and internet car-forum keyboard warriors rejoice. Mazda’s fourth-generation MX-5 is here for you to recommend anytime someone asks what two-seater roadster they should buy; but without owning one yourself, of course. But in all seriousness, has Mazda remained true to the MX-5 vision on its 25th anniversary? Mazda has sold over 900,000 examples of the MX-5 (or Miata / Roadster,…
EngageSportMode’s Belgian Grand Prix Camping Top Tips
If you didn’t know – let’s be honest we hardly kept it a secret – EngageSportMode was at the Belgian Grand Prix in 2014. As first timers to the Circuit De Spa Francorchamps, we learnt quite a lot about how to get the best out of the experience. So we thought we’d share them. Getting There Our…
