BMW has revealed another limited edition of the current generation BMW M3, called the BMW M3 Lime Rock Park edition. It comes with a smattering of tasty highlights. The all-new M3 is only around one year away now. So to help build up anticipation for the nameplate, and to finish […]
Day: 7 July 2012
MINI Paceman name to be retained for new coupe – report
MINI has apparently locked in the Paceman name for the upcoming two-door version of the Countryman compact SUV. The coupe was previously going to be called the Countryman Coupe. According to a recent Car and Driver report, MINI has changed its mind and will call the new coupe the Paceman. […]
Video: Ken Block Gymkhana Five – more teasers released
Ken Block is set to release the fifth installment of the famous Gymkhana video series, and has released two more teasers before the full video is released on July 9. As previously revealed, Gymkhana Five is set in the hilly streets of San Francisco. Ken Block wanted to really utlitise […]
Video: Volvo S60 Polestar in action for the first time
A short video showcase of the cool new Volvo S60 Polestar one-off concept has surfaced online. This is the first time the car has been seen in action. Volvo has no plans to put this special into mainstream production at this stage, however, if there is enough demand for it […]
Mugen Honda CR-Z Super GT car looks wicked, gets twin-turbo V6
Mugen and Honda have released some details on their new Mugen Honda CR-Z Super GT race car that will compete in this year’s Japanese touring car championship. In its standard form, the CR-Z (review here) is a very sporty little coupe with a fuel efficient hybrid powertrain. It is seen […]
Volkswagen to finalise purchase of Porsche on August 1
Volkswagen and Porsche have finalised plans which will see Volkswagen AG purchasing the remaining 50.1 per cent of Porsche SE on August 1. The German giant will buy Porsche for $5.44 billion. Porsche originally planned to purchase Volkswagen a few years ago, however, after borrowing a tonne of money and […]