We’ve already featured two 4x4s this week, so we might as well end with another Land Rover. Just this time it involves a picture of one going sideways: The above picture could probably be called “things drifting you wouldn’t normally expect” given the rarity of a Defender slewing sideways like that. But then, that’s no…
Driving and doing stuff at same time apparently dangerous
EngageSportMode has, in the past, taken a little bit of umbrage at the messages of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Today they released a statement in relation to a survey undertaken by road safety zealots Brake. Normally we would hold our tongue, but couldn’t keep our mouths closed in this instance. In a survey of 1,000 people…
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…
2014 SEAT Leon Cupra – Something of a bargain
We like the new SEAT Leon Cupra here at EngageSportMode. We like it even more when SEAT UK announces keenly priced finance options, that match the power output of their car’s 2.0 TSI engine. Call us OCD, but having a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance deal that lets you drive a 265 PS SEAT Leon Cupra…
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…
Friday Photo – Ferrari California T
When first launched back in 2008, the Ferrari California confused purists to an extent. Here was a front-engined V8 Ferrari, with a folding hard-top and dual-clutch transmission. Being unkind, some accused it of being aimed at those interested in cruising, not driving. Fast forward to 2014, and Ferrari has given the California an update with an extra…
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,…
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