The sporty new Citroen DS3 Cabrio has been revealed ahead of its 2012 Paris Motor Show debut at the end of this month. The French hot hatch will be the only five-seat drop-top in its segment when it hits the market next year. In terms of competition, there aren’t many […]
Year: 2012
Mark Webber to start Belgian Grand Prix 12th after penalty
Aussie Mark Webber qualified seventh fastest for the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, but will start from 12th after being handed a five grid place penalty for changing gearboxes after practice. McLaren driver Jenson Button has taken pole for the race, his first for McLaren Mercedes in what […]
Video: Jaguar F-Type prototype on the Nurburgring, great sound
The all-new Jaguar F-Type is almost here, with its unveiling set for next month at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. In the meantime, a video has just surfaced showing a prototype model undergoing some test laps at the Nurburgring. The Jaguar F-Type will be the company’s new sports car, squarely […]
For Sale: 1967 HR Holden X2 turbo with methanol injection
If a good ol’ Holden motorcar is what you’re after, then this 1967 HR Holden X2 might take your fancy. It’s been modified, so it’s not for those who want everything dinky-die, but what it lacks in originality it makes up for in coolness. Gone is the original carby engine. […]
ISS Forged Nissan 350Z with 2JZ Toyota engine conversion
ISS Forged has just finished its wicked Nissan 350Z build which features a 2JZ-GTE Toyota engine conversion. The 350Z also features JDM-style body modifications and a set of ISS Forged wheels. Pulling a Nissan motor out of a 350Z and replacing it with a Toyota item is always going to […]
2013 Volkswagen Passat lineup now with sat-nav as standard
Volkswagen has announced equipment updates for the model year 2013 Volkswagen Passat range, including introducing satellite navigation on all variants. From the base model Passat 118TSI up to the range-topping V6 FSI, all Passat models come with satellite navigation (RNS510) as standard. This includes a high-resolution touch-screen display with 2D […]
2013 Mazda6 MPS and two-door coupe under consideration
The new 2013 Mazda6 was revealed yesterday and there’s already talks of separate variants coming, including the usual wagon but also a coupe and a new lighter weight MPS performance variant. Not only is a performance all-wheel drive MPS on the cards, there’s also word of a more conventional all-wheel […]
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) sold to Ford Australia
So it seems rumours from earlier this year were true, Ford Australia is purchasing Ford Performance Vehicles. Ford and current FPV owner Prodrive signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier today. The deal will see Prodrive hand over its 51 per cent share of FPV – the other 49 per cent […]