BMW’s motorsport division, M GmbH, is said to be evaluating the possibility of resurrecting the brand’s famed M1 supercar. If true, the successor to the original M1 will become BMW’s fastest model. BMW has been somewhat lagging behind in the German supercar race, with both Mercedes-Benz and Audi currently offering …
Read More »Official Photos and Details of New Aston Martin Vanquish
Aston Martin has officially unveiled the new Aston Martin Vanquish, a replacement for the high-performance DBS. Although looking somewhat similar to the outgoing DBS, the new Vanquish sits on an all new ‘VH’ platform. The body panels of the coupé are made of light weight carbon fibre that keeps weight …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Test Mule Caught At The ‘Ring
When the words ‘Black Series’ precedes the name of a Mercedes-Benz AMG, you can bet on your first born that it will be the most ferocious model in the range…C63 AMG Black Series, anyone? The SLS you see in the video here is a test mule for the 2013 SLS …
Read More »Opel’s Refreshed Astra Revealed Ahead of Australian Launch
The release of the refreshed range of Astra Hatch and Tourer in Europe has been timed perfectly for Opel Australia’s launch in a couple of months’ time. “The timing for our local launch could not be more ideal, in allowing us the opportunity to bring the freshest Astra face to …
Read More »Audi’s First Diesel ‘S’ Model – The Audi SQ5
Traditionally, Audi’s sports range, as denoted by the alphabet ‘S’ in its name, has always been petrol powered. However, as diesel power plants are being accepted in more market segments than ever, Ingolstadt has introduced its first ever S model powered by a diesel engine – the Audi SQ5 TDI. …
Read More »2012 Kia Rio 3-Door Hatch SLS Automatic Review
The Koreans are a formidable force in the 21st century. Kia, together with its parent company, Hyundai, has seen spectacular growth in the last few years. Sales are up in the double digits in the USA since 2008, and the Chinese have also taken a liking to the Korean offerings. …
Read More »2013 Audi RS4 Avant on sale in the UK from £54,925
Audi’s latest RS4 Avant has gone on sale in the UK, with prices starting at £54,925 OTR before any options. It is available exclusively as a station wagon. Powering Audi’s most potent ‘A4’ is a high-revving, naturally aspirated V8 engine that generates 444hp (450PS/331kW) at 8,250rpm and 317 lb-ft (430Nm) of …
Read More »All-new Ferrari Enzo caught testing
Ferrari’s flagship supercar, the all-new Ferrari Enzo, has been caught undergoing testing in the prancing horse’s home town of Maranello. Even with camouflage claddings, it is obvious the Enzo replacement’s design is a little more dramatic than the original, despite retaining the classic low, wide and long proportions. There is …
Read More »Lotus CEO, Dany Bahar Terminated
DRB-HICOM Berhad, the company that owns Lotus, via Proton, has terminated the services of Lotus Group CEO, Dany Bahar with immediate effect. The announcement comes as a culmination to weeks of internal investigation, following the suspension of Bahar last month. The issue first came to head when unconfirmed reports relate …
Read More »Lexus IS-F CCS-R Races at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the USA
Lexus has entered the IS-F CCS-R racer in its first ever Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the U.S., which starts in July. First shown at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon, the racer has taken part in several race events before, including the VLN 10 at the Nürburgring. The IS-F …
Read More »Twin-turbocharged 1200hp Lamborghini Aventador by Underground Racing
For most of us, getting from 0-100km/h (62mph) in 2.9 seconds is out of this world quick, and having a spin behind the wheel of a 700PS supercar is only possible on a game console. However, for a fortunate few who find their Lamborghini Aventador a little ‘underpowered’, Underground Racing …
Read More »Mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI muscles up!
In recent reports, it was thought that Volkswagen’s 7th generation Golf GTI will get just a slight increase in power from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Figures that were being thrown around were a 10 to 15 percent boost from 207hp (210PS/155kW) to around 220hp-230hp. However, Autocar magazine reported today …
Read More »2013 Audi A6 Avant Launched in Australia
Audi’s new A6 wagon – Avant in Audi speak, has landed in Australia. Priced from A$81,800, it is available in two efficient direct-injection, turbocharged four-cylinder engines.These highly efficient power plants are up to 21 percent more frugal compared to the previous model’s engines. The 2.0 TFSI engine generates 132kW …
Read More »Multiple BMWs crashed in Russia
A club outing for several members of a local BMW M Club in the Russian capital turned ugly after a number of cars crashed into each other. The accident started when the driver of a blue E34 M5 sedan turned on his indicator and proceeded to switch lane immediately after, …
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