At the risk of being accused of sexist, many of us with wives, girlfriends, female friends or all of the above would have heard of or even read the “50 Shades of Grey” trilogy. If you haven’t, ask someone of the fairer gender whom is quite likely to have a …
Read More »2013 Range Rover leaked ahead of official debut
The 2013 Range Rover is expected to debut soon, but as always, the internet seems to trump the official reveal. The photos you see here are leaked onto the web today. The new Rangie is expected to be both lighter and more fuel efficient compared to its predecessor, thanks to …
Read More »Production Renault Alpine A110-50 could be jointly developed with Lotus
Words have it that the Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept could be built by Lotus. According to a report by Autocar, executives from Renault are already in talks with another automaker to jointly develop the striking sports car. Although nothing is official at this stage, speculation is Renault is working …
Read More »Switzer Performance tuned 2012 Nissan GT-R with 600hp
Not that the Nissan GT-R is lacking in power in any sense, but that doesn’t stop Switzer Performance from producing a tuning programme called P600 PKG for the supercar. It is purported to increase the 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine’s output from 545hp (553PS/407kW) to 600hp (609PS/448kW). Switzer Performance achieved this …
Read More »Porsche Panamera Shooting Brake Reportedly Headed for 2012 Paris Motor Show
Porsche is reportedly preparing a Panamera Shooting Brake (wagon to you and me) for the Paris Motor Show, starting 29 September. With the company increasingly reducing its reliance on the Porsche 911 sports car, Porsche will be keenly gauging public reaction to the concept in Paris. If it is well …
Read More »BMW ActiveHybrid 5 On Sale in Oct joined by ActiveHybrid 3 & 7 later
We don’t generally associate driving pleasure with hybrid vehicles, but BMW is hoping to change that with a series of ActiveHybrids due for launch locally, starting with the BMW ActiveHybrid 5. The other two, the ActiveHybrid 3 and 7 will eventually join the line-up later this year and in early …
Read More »K-Tec Racing tuned RenaultSport Megane 265 Trophy
Renault tuning specialist, K-Tec Racing, has released a tuning package for the universally loved RenaultSport Megane 265 Trophy. The performance upgrade package, with a rather unimaginative name called ‘Performance Pack 1’, promises to unleash supercar level of performance from the Megane’s 2.0-litre, turbocharged 261hp (195kW) F4Rt engine, without the associated …
Read More »Updated Audi RS 5 Coupé – better performance and fuel efficiency
The refreshed Audi RS 5 Coupé has made its way to Australia with better performance and less fuel consumption. Price from A$161,400, it is now available with two new optional Dynamic Sport Packages that is said to improve the handling of the sports coupé. Both packages include Sports Suspension …
Read More »Nissan 370Z tuned by Nissan’s Facebook fans
Here is a customisation project with a difference. A few months ago, Nissan asked its Facebook followers how they would like the company’s 370Z Coupé tuned using off the shelves parts and accessories. And that’s not all, they even asked them to choose the parts! The result is “Project 370Z”, …
Read More »Alfa Romeo’s premium sedan – the Guilia
Alfa Romeo is readying a BMW 3-Series rival called the Guilia internally. Although the internal code name may not make it to production, Alfa’s latest sedan is in the final stages of being signed off for a 2014 launch. Spearheaded by Fiat Group boss, Sergio Marchionne, the Guilia carries the …
Read More »Video: Audi R8 e-tron completes Nürburgring laptime in 8:09.099
The new Audi R8 e-tron is now in its final stages of development and Audi has unleashed the all electric car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driven by Markus Wankelhock, the supercar completed the demanding course in just 8:09.099 minutes – the quickest laptime achieved by any production electric vehicle. The …
Read More »Porsche Pajun likely to be V6 powered
We have known for a while that Porsche is working on a junior Panamera, dubbed the Pajun. Although the car won’t hit the market until at least 2017, it has been reported that the Panamera’s (pictured above) little brother will be powered exclusively by V6 engines. It will also be …
Read More »Volkswagen Golf GTI tuned by BBM Motorsport with 271horsepower
Even though the Volkswagen Mk6 Golf GTI is nearing the end of its product life cycle, with a new model due next year, it remains a favourite with tuners. This ‘bad boy’ GTI comes from German tuner, BBM Motorsport in collaboration with other aftermarket brands. The first thing they did …
Read More »Video: Is this the production Porsche 918 Spyder?
A video of a full size clay model of the new Porsche 918 has recently surfaced on YouTube. It appears to be shot during a customer preview in the US (Porsche hasn’t officially confirmed this), as evident from side marker lights on the sides of the car, a requirement for …
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