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This is my fourth drive in the Lexus RC F. For a car that’s been around since 2014, incremental update has been key to keep it fresh and it’s no surprise the number of times I have been behind the wheel – essentially after each update. With key rivals BMW …

Lexus has confirmed it is working on a new twin-turbo V8 engine for its future performance models. The official confirmation comes within a statement on its 24 Hours of Nürburgring Endurance Race campaign next year, where Toyota Gazoo Racing will be running a Lexus LC SP Pro Class car with …

AC Schnitzer have taken the already aggressive BMW X6 M and managed to make it better by boosting the 4.4-liter Twin Turbo V8 from 417kW to 471kW and tweaking the body for a sharper look. The added power comes mostly from a retune of the existing ECU. Generally, turbo charged …

Lexus has just released details on their latest addition to the ‘F’ performance series, the GS F Sedan. The new sports sedan boasts a high revving 5.0-litre v8 engine producing 348kW and 527Nm of torque. The redline on the GS sits at 7,300-rpm which is sure to provide an exhilarating …

Chevrolet has unveiled the company’s new LT1 small block V8 engine, which will find its way into the 2014 Corvette. The generation five V8 features direct-injection, continuously variable valve timing and an 11.5:1 compression ratio. There’s also a “Runners in a Box” intake manifold, a variable-displacement oil pump and a …