Kevin J Lee

Is this a preview of the new ‘Baby’ Honda NSX?

It’s not unusual these days for carmakers to release their concepts digitally on a gaming platform and Honda is the latest to jump on the bandwagon. Created specially for the Gran Turismo gaming franchise, the Honda Sports Vision Gran Turismo was designed by Honda’s studio in California and developed in …

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V12 AD Tramontana shows gold Vilner interior for 2017 SEMA

Spanish boutique supercar maker, AD Tramontana has teamed up with Bulgarian cockpit specialist, Vilner to create this special Tramontana for the 2017 SEMA show in Las Vegas. With a 5.5-litre Mercedes-Benz bi-turbo V12 that churns out 653kW of power and 920Nm of torque, the 1,268kg rear drive Tramontana is enough …

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Preview: 199kW Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 goes rally

Volkswagen has given us a first glimpse of its 199kW Polo GTI R5 which is set to hit the rally circuit in the second half of 2018. “With the Polo GTI R5 we are hoping to transfer our expertise from four WRC titles to customer racing successfully, and offer a …

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Tuning: VÄTH 513kW, 340km/h Mercedes-AMG C63 wagon

It may look like a regular Mercedes-AMG C63 wagon with a set of aftermarket wheels but looks can be deceiving in the world of tuning for this C63 implanted with VÄTH’s V63RS tuning kit is capable of pumping out a monstrous 513kW of power and a stout 900Nm of torque! …

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Lamborghini unveils supercar from the future – Terzo Millennio Concept

Lamborghini has collaborated with an unlikely partner – the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for their latest creation called the Terzo Millennio. Italian for “Third Millennium”, the innovative electrically powered concept has been described as a supercar from the third millennium and packed with tech and design that could come …

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Rare Honda NSX found abandoned in Russian forest

An original Honda NSX has been found abandoned in a forest near St. Petersburg, Russia. According to Xander1 who reported the story on Drive2 in Russia, the rare supercar, of which just less than twenty were sold in Russia, was left in the forest for many years as it was …

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Volkswagen launches Arteon R-Line flagship in Australia

Volkswagen Australia has launched its stylish new Arteon in Australia, available in as single, high-specification 206TSI R-Line that promises a level of technology usually seen in prestige brands, including a Head-up Display said to be a first for Volkswagen. “Democratising German technology is the key to fulfilling our target of …

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Chiron slayer: Hennessey unveils 1,193kW, 482km/h Venom F5

  Hennessey has finally taken the wraps off its all-new 1,177kW Bugatti Chiron slayer, the Venom F5 at the 2017 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Like the outgoing Venom GT, the new F5 is built with one goal in mind: speed. And the latest iteration promises a top speed in …

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Hennessey VelociRaptor 6×6 is pure aggression on wheels

Hennessey Performance (HPE) has unwrapped its menacing VelociRaptor 6×6 at the 2017 SEMA Show. Based on the 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor crew-cab, just 50 units of the six-wheeler will be produced, priced at an eye-watering US$349,000 ($A454,153) each. You do get quite a lot of metal for the money though, …

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Mopar unleashes 520kW “Hellcrate” crate engine at SEMA

Citing customer demand, Mopar has unleashed its new 6.2-litre supercharged Crate HEMI Engine Kit – nicknamed the “Hellcrate” at the 2017 SEMA Show. Producing a thumping 520kW and 881Nm of torque, the supercharged Mopar “Hellcrate” HEMI is the first-ever factory-backed crate engine kit. “Never before has a supercharged, factory-direct 707-horsepower …

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Ferrari unveils track-only FXX K Evo – lighter more aerodynamic

Ferrari has taken the wraps off its latest track weapon, the FXX K Evo at the Finali Mondiali event at Mugello Circuit in Italy over the weekend. It is Ferrari’s 3rd “XX” model after the FXX Evo and 599 XX Evo. According to Ferrari, the new track-only machine will be …

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Jaguar XJ refreshed for 2018, gets 423kW XJR575 range-topper

Jaguar has given its XJ a refresh for 2018 along with the introduction of the XJR575 performance flagship model. Boasting 423kW and 700Nm of torque from a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, the new XJR575 will sprint from 0-100km/h in a claimed 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 300km/h. Offered …

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New Jaguar XF Sportbrake pricing and specification

Jaguar has announced the pricing and specifications of its new XF Sportbrake which marks its return to the premium estate segment. Like the sedan, the sleek XF wagon features an aluminium-intensive architecture and promises 565 litres of boot space, expandable to 1,700 litres with the split folding rear seats lowered. …

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Exclusive Lexus RC F and GS F models headed for Australia

Lexus Australia has announced it will introduce two exclusive “F” performance models next year to mark the 10th anniversary of the brand’s performance division. Unveiled today at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, the pair of limited-edition RC F coupe and GS F sedan are expected to arrive in Australia in …

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