Some more details are being spread about the new BMW X6 M50d and BMW M550d models. Both will feature a triple-turbo performance diesel engine. (BMW X6 M shown) The first new vehicle to use the new engine is set to be the BMW M550d xDrive all-wheel drive sedan. It’ll make […]
Year: 2011
Video: Scion FR-S drifting in the hands of a master
Toyota US brand, Scion, has its own version of the Toyota GT 86/Subaru BRZ project called the Scion FR-S. A video has just been released showing its drifting capabilities. This is a fairly important test for the GT 86 project, as the car has been designed to be ‘fun to […]
Lexus concept teased ahead of Detroit Show unveiling
Lexus has revealed a teaser image of a new concept it will unveil at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. The image previews a sharp new design direction for Lexus. Showing only the front corner of the concept, Lexus seems to be going for a […]
New Honda NSX Concept Detroit unveiling confirmed
Acura, Honda US subsidiary brand, has confirmed that it will be unveiling the all-new Acura NSX Concept (Honda NSX) at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. This is very exciting times, as we’ve been waiting for a new, modern take on the original Honda NSX […]
2012 Ward’s 10 Best Engines announced
The 2012 Ward’s 10 Best Engines results have been announced. The soon-to-be 2.0-litre EcoBoost Ford Falcon engine is in the rankings while the Audi 3.0 TFSI V6 is the rated best. Taking out top honours this year is the 3.0-litre supercharged TFSI V6 petrol engine from the Audi A6. It […]
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster production getting near
Of course it was coming, but insiders are now confirming a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster getting close. This will be the drop top version of the already super-stunning new flagship V12 Lamborghini coupe. (rendered speculation only) Following in the footsteps of the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster will be […]
Video: Sebastian Vettel impersonates Kimi Raikkonen at Autosport Awards (funny)
Sebastian Vettel kicked up a few laughs during a small speech at the Autosport Awards recently, putting on a little impersonation of Kimi Raikkonen. He spoke some funny words (possibly hungover?) about other racing drivers as well, such as Juha Kankkunen – former World Rally Champion – and Nigel Mansell. […]
2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 unveiled, in Australia in August
Bentley has revealed the new 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 ahead of its 2012 North American International Auto Show debut. This is the vehicle that Bentley released a teaser on last week, previewing sounds of the new 4.0-litre V8 engine. As previously speculated, the new 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 […]