Kevin J Lee

Mercedes-Benz G-Class inspired Ener-G-Force design study

Ever wondered how one of the most popular vehicle segments today, the Sports Utility Vehicle or SUV, will evolve in a little over a decade’s time? A design study from Mercedes-Benz gives us a glimpse into that future. The Ener-G-Force is the company’s vision of how the Mercedes-Benz G-Class might …

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World’s fastest 466km/h Bugatti Veyron on the way

An even faster Bugatti Veyron is reportedly under development. The new 1,194kW (1,600hp/1,623PS) ‘super’ Veyron is set to be the world’s fastest supercar when it arrives late next year. According to an AutoExpress report, the car will be able to reach nearly 466km/h (290mph) and blitz 0-100km/h in an astonishing …

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2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 let loose

Nissan has unleashed the GT-R’s more athletic cousin, the 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3. Built for entry into the FIA GT3 race, this bad boy sports the same VR38DETT Twin-turbocharged V6 as the GT-R in a Nissan showroom near you. However, it churns out 405kW (543hp) of power and 637Nm …

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Lamborghini lifts the lid on Aventador Roadster

 If open top motoring is your thing, then this stunning Lamborghini Aventador Roadster would definitely set your heart racing. Apart from its new removable lid, Lamborghini has also engineered a few bespoke features to maintain the car’s pace and rigidity.   Unlike its predecessor, the Murcielago, which was equipped …

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2014 Ford Focus RS to reportedly produce more than 260kW

The next-generation Ford Focus RS (previous generation pictured) is reportedly under development. A highly popular model in Europe as well as here in Australia, the next RS will pack even more power than the current one. According to a report by AutoExpress, the new super hot-hatch will employ an enlarged …

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2013 BMW M6 Coupé and Convertible available now in Australia

The sexy new 2013 BMW M6 Coupé and Convertible are now available in Australia. The two-door sports car is decidedly more pleasing to the eye than the outgoing Bangle-era model, and carries the same drivetrain as the potent BMW M5. You get the same ludicrously powerful high-revving 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 …

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Vauxhall’s BMW M5 beating Insignia VXR SuperSport

Opel’s British cousin, Vauxhall, has launched its range topping Insignia VXR that boasts a supercar-challenging 274km/h (170mph) top speed! Wearing the ‘Insignia VXR SuperSport’ badge, the super-sedan is powered by a turbocharged 2.8-litre V6 engine that generates 239kW (320hp/325PS) of power. Drive is sent to a torque-sensing all-wheel drive system …

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Next-gen Mazda RX-7 zooms in for release in 2017

The cult Mazda RX-7 will be resurrected by Mazda, after a decade in hibernation. The news was confirmed by the company’s sports car development chief, Nobuhiro Yamamoto, and is scheduled for a 2017 release. The next-generation RX-7 will likely get a naturally-aspirated rotary engine like its forebears, possibly the 16X …

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Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG teased

Mercedes-Benz’s most anticipated hot-hatch, the A45 AMG, is almost upon us, with the production car due to be revealed next year at the Geneva Motor Show.   For now though, the German brand is teasing its fans with a barely camouflaged pre-production car. No surprise with the overall shape, as …

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Modified Ford GT sets record for 455.82km/h top speed

 A custom built Ford GT supercar has set the Guinness World Record for top speed in a street-legal car by hitting 455.82km/h (283.232mph) in 1,609 metre (5,280 feet). The extraordinary feat was accomplished at Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre on NASA’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, with the time measured by …

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$1.6M worth of Fisker Karma damaged by Hurricane Sandy

Tropical storm, Hurricane Sandy, which reaped through the eastern seaboard of the United States, will go down in history as one of the most devastating ever. It is estimated that the cost of rebuilding damaged buildings and infrastructure will be up to US180billion. Most of us would also have seen …

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Nissan Altima V8 Supercar revealed by Nissan Motorsport

The new kid on the grid has been revealed. The Nissan Motorsport team, a joint venture between Nissan and Kelly Racing, have taken the wraps off the all-new Nissan Altima V8 Supercar. The rear-drive V8 sedan will compete against Holden, Ford and a Mercedes-Benz entry in the 2013 season of …

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