American hypercar maker SSC (Shelby SuperCars) is building the last ever Ultimate Aero to make way for the new Tuatara next year. The last example will be an XT special edition. The Ultimate Aero has been around since 2006. It previously held the Guinness World Record for having the highest […]
Year: 2012
SchwabenFolia Volkswagen Golf R performance upgrade
German tuning company, SchwabenFolia, has developed a neat tuning package for the current Mk6 Volkswagen Golf R, just in time before the new Mk7 arrives next year. The Golf R, as you probably know, is the most powerful Golf currently on the market. It comes with a 2.0-litre TFSI direct-injected […]
Aston Martin sells 37.5 per cent stake to Investindustrial
It’s official, 37.5 per cent of Aston Martin has been sold to Investindustrial for 150 million pounds (approximately AU$230 million). The new deal is set to assist with developing new model vehicles and sustainable long-term growth. The investment deal, and subsequent funding, will help Aston Martin develop new products in […]
Video: BMW 4 Series design and concept explained
BMW has released a video explaining the design and concept behind the BMW 4 Series Coupe unveiled earlier this week. The concept will form the basis of a new production model also called the 4 Series, replacing the 3 Series Coupe/Convertible range. Despite the fact it is a concept car, […]
Carbon Motors secret new model set for Dec 17 debut
A niche vehicle maker based in the US called Carbon Motors has released a teaser image of a ‘secret project’ vehicle it plans to unveil on December 17. Very little is known about the car at this stage. Judging by the teaser image, the car will be a wagon of […]
Mazda CX-3 compact SUV on the way – report
At the moment, the smallest sporty off-roader that Mazda sells is the CX-5, which is a consistent best-seller in its class in Australia every month. There’s now word the company is working on a smaller ‘CX-3’ SUV for the future. (Mazda CX-5 shown) According to a recent Auto Express report […]
Porsche ‘919’ name registered for trademark
Porsche has filed to register the ‘919’ name for trademark, suggesting a production model using the badge could be on the way. The question that’s on everyone’s mind is, what model will it be? (Rendered image only, not of an actual model) Porsche is planning to launch four new models […]
1000hp Switzer Nissan GT-R Ultimate Street Edition now turnkey ready
Instead of going through the sometimes arduous task of purchasing a new vehicle, and then finding tuning shops to provide you with the modifications that you want, Switzer Performance has the solution. Meet the Switzer Nissan GT-R Ultimate Street Edition with 746kW. The US-based company has just announced the package […]