Although manual transmissions are becoming more and more rare these days, Jaguar will reportedly introduce a ‘stick shift’ option for the sexy new Jaguar F-Type later next year. In a recent Autocar report in the UK, Jaguar global brand director Adrian Hallmark revealed the company is likely to introduce a […]
Day: 9 November 2012
Nine-speed auto transmission is the limit, says ZF CEO
How many gears is too many? It seems nine is the limit according to renowned transmission manufacturer, ZF. The CEO recently spoke about the number of gears a transmission could have before it becomes excessive. Speaking in an interview with Automobilwoche, ZF CEO Stefan Sommer said nine is the “natural […]
Video: Ken Block keeps racing during cockpit fire
You know how it is. You’re winning a race. Nothing else is important other than you win the race. Rally star Ken Block in the US demonstrated that whole ‘nothing else is important’ notion recently after part of the interior of his race car caught fire, mid-race. Block was in […]
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series unveiling within 24hrs
The mighty Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series is just around the corner. The company posted this teaser image onto its Facebook page last night, saying all will be revealed within 24 hours. This means we’re just moments away from seeing the high performance model in full. We’ve already seen prototypes […]
2014 Ford Focus RS getting 257kW and active LSD – report
Some more details are starting to come through surrounding the next-generation, 2014 Ford Focus RS. The new model is set to be even more powerful than the already-ballsy previous model, while also featuring various mechanical technologies to really boost handling and grip. (Image rendered speculation only) According to a recent […]
2013 Lexus LS 460, LS 600h, F Sport on sale in February
Lexus Australia is getting set to launch the 2013 Lexus LS flagship sedan, including the new F Sport version. Prices start at $189,900. Although it’s not technically an ‘all-new’ model, the 2013 Lexus LS does feature around 3000 brand new components and fresh technologies, with over 50 per cent of […]
Video: Rolls-Royce Ghost Coupe sails around the Nurburgring
This is not something you see every day. Rolls-Royce has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming Ghost Coupe on the Nurburgring in Germany. The luxurious land yacht leans itself around corners with the grace and charm only a Rolls could pull off. Crunching out lap times and […]
2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport does 273km/h
Although it’s not on sale in Australia, the Vauhall Insignia VXR SuperSport, also known as the OPC Insignia under the Opel brand, has just been updated, including a new de-limited top speed of 273km/h. The performance OPC division has been confirmed for the Australian market, with the brand launching the […]