While the UK awaits the arrival of the new 2012 Ford Fiesta ST, Ford UK has just announced an interim special edition model called the Ford Fiesta Metal, priced from £15,695 (approx $24,700 AUD). The Ford Fiesta Metal special edition is equipped with a 1.6-litre Duratec Ti-VCT outputting 100kW at […]
Day: 27 September 2011
Lamborghini Aventador crash driven by car journalist
Remember the first-ever Lamborghini Aventador crash reported a few weeks ago? Some more details of the accident have come through and it turns out a motoring journalist was behind the wheel at the time. Austrian journalist Thomas Glavinic was testing the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 at the time of the crash, […]
Bugatti Galibier design to be changed before production goes ahead
Bugatti has announced that progress on the Bugatti Galibier will continue but some changes to the original concept design plans will be made before it hits production. The Bugatti Galibier will be the company’s only four-door and most luxurious model. Bugatti is revising the design and styling of the big […]
Video: Chevrolet Camaro drag car loses rear axle (diff) in race
Watch on as this Chevrolet Camaro drag car throws its rear axle out during a drag race. Drag racing can be scary stuff when things go wrong; this guy is just lucky his Chevrolet Camaro drag car didn’t decide to spit out the rear axle half way down the track […]
Video: McLaren Asia Pacific dealer network on the horizon
McLaren is about to expand its dealer network to the Asia Pacific regions, including Australia, and has released a nice little promotional video to mark the occasion. It features some history of the company, including early prototype footage of the MP4-12C, as well as celebrity appearances from Jenson Button, Lewis […]
2013 Nissan GT-R to get 425kW (570hp)
Yes, even though the 2012 Nissan GT-R facelift has only recently been released, development on the MY2013 Nissan GT-R is said to be underway. Power from the engine will apparently be boosted up by another 40hp (30kW), resulting in around 570hp (425kW) – up from the current 390kW. According to […]
Nissan Super Juke concept to feature GT-R running gear
Nissan Europe has leaked information confirming that it is working on a one-off Nissan Super Juke concept that will use Nissan GT-R running gear. The usually conservative and cute crossover will be the company’s most powerful and most serious SUV ever made. It’s unlikely the Nissan Super Juke will make […]