As part of AMG’s 45th anniversary celebrations, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the ‘AMG Performance 50’ growth strategy for the brand’s 50th anniversary. This will see the introduction of eight new models in the near future, and Performance Centre expansions. There are currently 22 high-performance AMG-specific models in the company’s lineup. These […]
Year: 2012
Video: 991 Porsche 911 GT3 prototype spotted on the Nurburgring
Porsche has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming 991 Porsche 911 GT3 on the Nurburgring. The new model sounds like it will come with a PDK auto transmission. Like the previous generation 911 GT3, the new version looks like it will feature a distinct bodykit, with […]
New Ford Focus RS to get 2.3L EcoBoost, if given green light
Earlier this month it was reported that Ford is considering producing a Ford Fiesta RS instead of a new Ford Focus RS. Some more details have emerged on the potential Focus route. At the recent launch event of the 2012 Ford Focus ST (2013 model in Australia), Ford’s chief engineer […]
Audi Q5 twin-turbo 3.0 diesel with 230kW – UPDATE: SQ5 revealed
Audi is expected to reveal a high-performance diesel SUV at this weekend’s Le Mans 24 hour event, based on the Audi Q5. The new model would become the most powerful Q5 in the range. (UPDATE: official details at the bottom.) According to an Auto Express report in the UK, the […]
Nissan LEAF now on sale in Australia priced from $51,500
Even though it’s clearly not a performance car, the new Nissan LEAF launching in Australia is quite a big deal. It’s the first mass-produced fully electric vehicle (EV) to hit the market. Even though Australia does have the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, it’s not really regarded as a mass-produced vehicle. The LEAF […]
Summernats’ Chic Henry enters ACT Australian Motorists’ Party election
The father of Summernats Chic Henry has entered as leader of the Australian Motorists’ Party for the 2012 Australian Capital Territory election. The former owner of the classic Canberra car event will run in the northern suburbs electorate of Ginninderra when the ACT goes to the polls in October. It’s […]
Australian John Martin gets LMP2 pole for 2012 Le Mans 24 Hour
Australian John Martin has set the fastest time in the LMP2 class for Saturday’s 80th running of the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race in France. Martin and his co-drivers, Tor Graves of Thailand and Jan Charouz from France, will start from 14th position in the number 25 ADR-Delta team’s […]
Video: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport going for Nurburgring record?
Is Bugatti looking to set the fastest production car lap record at the Nurburgring? Judging by this latest video showing a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport taking on the track, it might be. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has already set the record for the world’s fastest production car, with a […]