The Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series is already a beast straight out of the factory but that didn’t stop German tuning firm Vath from spicing it up even more. The standard C63 AMG Black Series is powered by a 6.3-litre V8 engine that delivers 380 kW and 620 Nm of …

The move to greener and more fuel efficient cars in the last decade has seen almost every car manufacturer now offering at least some sort of hybrid model in its line-up. Toyota was among the first to jump into this bandwagon with the Prius in 1997. Since then, the word …

Honda has announced today that it will unveil an all-new “Urban SUV Concept” at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. The new compact SUV will be based on the Honda Jazz platform and will combine a “sporty and dynamic SUV profile with a spacious and …

Aero kit specialist Chargespeed is the latest aftermarket manufacturer to join the rest in offering a full body kit for the hugely successful Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 sports coupe. The Chargespeed package consists of a new front bumper with extra large centre air intake good for cooling the intercooler …

After numerous speculation, renderings and spy shots, Lexus has finally announced that its all-new 2014 IS compact executive sedan will make its global debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new Lexus IS is totally redesigned inside and out, with design cues heavily influenced by …

545 horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-litre V6, 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of over 300km/h. The Nissan GT-R is undeniably fast straight out of the factory. However, if that’s still not enough to tinkle your excitement, you can have the “Ultimate Street Edition GT-R” from tuning house Switzer Performance. …

German tuner Manhart Racing is showcasing their latest offering, a twin turbo BMW M3 at the 2012 Essen Motor Show. The standard 4.0-litre V8 engine in the M3 has been replaced with a 4.4-litre unit sourced from a BMW X6 M. With a remapped ECU, a new Akrapovic Evolution Titanium …

The new 2013 Porsche Cayman has been revealed at this week’s Los Angeles Motor Show. Lighter, lower and more agile, Porsche promises the third generation Cayman will boast a new level of driving performance unparalleled in its competitive class. Due to arrive in Australia in mid 2013, the two-seat mid-engine …

BMW first showed its i3 Concept electric city car at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Now, the German manufacturer is about to unveil a three-door version at the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show. Called the i3 Concept Coupe, the new version looses a pair of rear-hinged doors but gets …

In 2010, Hennessey rolled out the Venom GT to take on the Bugatti Veyron with half the number of cylinders, 670kg lighter and 243 more horsepower. The twin-turbo 6.9-litre Chevy V8 in the Venom GT is capable of 1244hp, which equates to 1 horsepower for every kilogram of mass. A …

Exotic tuner Wheelsandmore has rolled out their latest offering – a full performance and aero package for the Aston Martin DBS. Called the Carbon Edition, the kit consists of a pair of high-flow air filters for the 6.0-litre V12 under the bonnet, a catalytic converter neutralisation kit and a flap …

The Porsche Panamera may not be everyone’s cup of tea but that didn’t stop renown Range Rover tuning specialist Onyx Concept from giving the Panamera a bit of a makeover. Called the Onyx GST Edition, the Panamera gets a full body kit that includes new front and rear bumper, rocker …

BMW is reportedly working on a new entry level model to be positioned below the current 1-Series Hatchback, Coupe and Convertible. The new model will be in the form of a 1-Series sedan and will share the same front-wheel-drive platform as the Active Hybrid Tourer Concept recently unveiled at the …

Toyota has released teaser images of the all-new 2013 RAV4 compact SUV. Toyota’a fourth generation RAV4 will make its global debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Motor Show later this month. The images were accompanied by a pre-launch video which suggests the new RAV4 styling will inherit design elements from …