EngageSportMode is a fan of quick estates so, when given the chance to get behind the wheel of Ford’s latest hot load-lugger, we jumped at the opportunity. To get it out of the way, the colour is called Tangerine Scream. Quite frankly it sums up the nature of the Focus ST Mountune perfectly. This car…
New – Peugeot 308 R Concept
So only a few days after we mentioned a VW Golf R, Peugeot decided to show off their new creation which also wears an R badge. If we don’t have a SEAT Leon Cupra R or Kia Rio R by the end of the month ESM will be very disappointed. Regardless as to what everyone…
BTCC 2013 – Knockhill Highlights Gallery & Results
EngageSportMode.com’s BTCC Correspondent has spent the day North of the Border to cover the all the action from Knockhill. Here are the highlights of his photos so far with more, and a full race review, to follow soon. Race One Photo Highlights
New – Volkswagen Golf R
The hot-hatch arms race ramped up another notch today, as photos and information about the latest Golf R were released. The headlines are the promise of 300 PS and a possible 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds. Volkswagen seems to be putting all the attention grabbing emphasis on the mechanical, as the outside of the…
New – 2014 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Pricing Revealed
Mercedes-Benz UK has announced the prices and specification for its new flagship saloon, the S 63 AMG. So, just how big a mortgage will you need for the biggest Benz? £119,565 is the magic number if you want to place the 585 bhp, 2 tonne, super saloon on your driveway come the end of the…
New – BMW Concept M4 Coupe – Photos & Video
Following on from yesterday’s tribute to BMW M Cars of old, here’s the very latest one which was unveiled this week. The M3 is gone, as a two-door at least, so all hail the new King, the BMW M4. Looking resplendent in what looks to be a lot like Phoenix Yellow paintwork, but actually called…
Friday Photo from the Archive #11
Big news at the minute is the unveiling of the BMW M4 Concept Coupe. More on that to follow on EngageSportMode, but for now here’s a photo featuring the M4’s predecessors. This is one of my favourite M Car photos ever, featuring the beautiful Le Mans Blue E39 M5 and the, slightly blurry, Phoenix Yellow E46…
Jaguar’s 25th Birthday Performance Present
To celebrate the 25 years Jaguar has been producing its R and R-S performance models, the Coventry company is unleashing three new ‘extreme’ versions on to the roads of the UK very shortly. The new models consist of a revised XJR limousine, the XFR-S saloon, and finally the extremely limited edition, previously US-only, XKR-S GT…
Brand New – 2014 Honda Civic Tourer
Another day, another new estate based on a C-segment hatchback enters into the arena of EngageSportMode. This time it’s the Honda Civic Tourer, set to be built in Britain and on sale in 2014 following its official unveiling next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Style is, of course, naturally subjective but the new Civic…
BTCC Round 6 – Snetterton Review
After a long summer break the Dunlop BTCC series emerged for three races at Snetterton. Controversy over driving standards followed a dramatic set of races. What did ESM’s BTCC Correspondent make of it all? Snetterton sees the return of the Ford After the midseason break the British Touring Car Championship returned to Snetterton for Rounds…
Top Gear Review – Series 20, Episode 6
Although it seems like it has only just begun, series 20 of Top Gear concluded with the 6th episode on Sunday night. Like all five reviews previous, contains spoilers below. Top Gear Series 20, Episode 6 – UK Air Date 4th August 2013 After just six short weeks, Top Gear pulled out something quite dramatic for…
Twingo Renaultsport 133 is no more
Answer this simple question: when was the last time you saw a Twingo Renaultsport on the road? Given that there’s only been 1,203 of them sold in the UK since 2008, I’m guessing your answer is probably…never? Just over 1,200 cars in around five years is hardly groundbreaking, yet it seems somewhat difficult to comprehend given…
