According to a recent Automotive News report from Europe, Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby is considering adding a MINI rival to the company’s lineup. The car would also be pitched against cars such as the Audi A1. The smallest Volvo currently on sale is the Volvo C30 (T5 Polestar review here) […]
Year: 2012
2013 Toyota Corolla revealed, Australian debut at Motor Show
Toyota in Japan has launched the all-new 2013 Toyota Corolla, showcasing sporty new styling in tune with the company’s latest design language. The new model is scheduled to debut in Australia in two months. Although it’s obviously not a performance car, the Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles of […]
RevoZport MINI Coupe Targa Raze is like a wasp on steroids
Ever wondered what’s the definition of a ‘pocket rocket’? Meet the RevoZport MINI Coupe Targa Raze tuning package for the MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster. It pretty much sums it up. Starting with the engine, RevoZport – a company known for tuning BMWs – takes the 1.6-litre turbocharged inline four […]
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse SE revealed at Pebble Beach
Bugatti has revealed a unique new special edition Veyron at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event in the US called the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Special Edition (SE). Basically, the Vitesse SE showcases a new colour scheme which harks back to Bugatti’s racing history, matched with the epic performance […]
McLaren X-1 concept unveiled at 2012 Pebble Beach
McLaren has pulled the wraps off a rather intriguing and odd-looking concept car at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event in the US, called the McLaren X-1 concept. It’s hard to believe but this strange concept is based on the McLaren MP4-12C. It was built by the company’s McLaren […]
850hp Shelby GT500 Cobra special edition pays tribute to Carroll Shelby
A one-off Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra has been built to celebrate the life of Carroll Shelby, who passed away in May this year. The Mustang comes with a bespoke widened body with pumped guards, and a 634kW engine up front. Yes, 634kW of power. That’s 850hp to all you […]
2012 MINI John Cooper Works Roadster review (video)
If you’re after a compact, stylish and very quick convertible, the 2012 MINI John Cooper Works Roadster (JCW) is your perfect car. Its extremely punchy JCW-tuned turbo engine provides proper adrenalin-inducing thrills, while the suspension, brakes and interior are spruced up to match. 2012 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS ROADSTER – […]
2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR could feature 400hp engine – report
In Australia, the 2012 Opel Insignia (full review here) has only just gone on sale. Overseas however, an updated model is in the making and is set to arrive in around 12 months. An updated high performance VXR/OPC variant is also expected, sporting as much as 298kW. In its current […]