RARE PHOTOS: 5 - The Real Truth

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Storms The Nurburgring, Beats Porsche And Rimac

A production-spec Xiaomi SU7 Ultra just lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife quicker than the quickest Porsche Taycan.

InsideEVs · Jun 11, 2025

Watch Xiaomi Set Production EV Record at The Nurburgring

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, primarily known for its smartphones, is branching out by making cars. The SU7 is the company’s inaugural model and has already spawned a high-performance Ultra version. Last October, a prototype lapped the Nürburgring in an astonishing 6 minutes and 46.8 seconds. At that point, Xiaomi promised…

Motor1 · Jun 11, 2025

The British racer who also benefitted from Verstappen's secret GT3 test

Last week, someone named 'Franz Hermann' drew significant attention during a GT3 test at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Behind this alias was none other than four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, who took to the wheel of a Ferrari 296 GT3 from Swiss outfit Emil Frey Racing during an official Nurburgring…

Autosport · May 21, 2025

Horner: Verstappen’s focus has to be on F1 after Nurburgring test

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Max Verstappen is free to let off steam in other motorsport series, but reaffirmed that the Dutchman’s “focus has to be” on Formula 1 following a secret test at the Nurburgring last week.

Autosport · May 16, 2025

The New Audi RS5 Sounds Pretty Darn Good

In the age of downsizing, Audi appears to be bucking the trend with its next-generation RS5. Prototypes of the hot sedan (technically a five-door liftback) and wagon were spotted at the Nürburgring, making sweet engine noise. The sound we hear definitely comes from something with more than four cylinders. Our…

Motor1 · May 6, 2025

The Ford Mustang GTD Just Broke Its Own Nürburgring Record (Update)

Update 5/5/25: Ford has released an uncut video of the GTD's new record lap, which can be seen below.

Motor1 · May 1, 2025

Here's the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo Testing Virtually Undisguised

It's testing season at the Nürburgring, and naturally, Porsche is there. This time, it's testing the new 911 Turbo and Turbo S with minimal camouflage, giving us our best look at the coming 992.2 version. And there's one detail we noticed in particular—a sticker.

Motor1 · Apr 23, 2025

Nissan: 'GT-R Will Be Back, Without a Doubt'

It was a huge deal when, in 2008, Nissan announced that the then-new R35 GT-R set a sub-7:30 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It was a time that beat the almighty Porsche 911, and it caused something of a crisis in Stuttgart. The next GT-R, whenever it comes, and in whatever…

Motor1 · Apr 17, 2025

The Ford Mustang GTD Is Back at the Nürburgring

Ford has returned to the Nordschleife where it made history last year. On August 7, 2024, the Mustang GTD broke the record for the fastest American production car around the Green Hell after crossing the finish line in 6 minutes and 57.6 seconds. When the Blue Oval announced the lap…

Motor1 · Apr 11, 2025

Be a part of it: Green Hell Driving Days 2025

Driving where racing history was made: from 1 to 4 May 2025, the gates to the Nordschleife will open to everyone who wants to experience the Nurburgring for themselves. The Green Hell Driving Days offer four consecutive days of tourist drives – a special opportunity to experience the unique driving…

Autosport · Apr 9, 2025