Porsche has revealed the new 2013-2014 Porsche Panamera which receives a minor styling update and a new plug-in hybrid variant. The outgoing S and 4S 4.8-litre V8 has also been replaced by a twin-turbo V6. The new hybrid variant, called the Panamera S ‘E-Hybrid’ – as opposed to the current […]
Month: April 2013
Gemballa Tornado based on Porsche Cayenne with 700hp
Gemballa has announced one of its latest creations is now on sale; the Gemballa Tornado. Featuring a comprehensive carbon fibre body conversion, the performance SUV is transformed into a supercar in its own right. Almost every panel on the Cayenne-based monster is swapped for a custom carbon fibre item. The […]
BMW 316i on sale in Australia in June, gets 1.6 TwinPower turbo
BMW Australia will expand the new 3 Series range by introducing a new entry-level model in June; the BMW 316i. Not to be confused with the last 316i, which was a short wheelbase hatch, the new sedan features the company’s latest TwinPower turbo engine. Up until now the 318d has […]
2013 Ford Fiesta Metal review (video)
The 2013 Ford Fiesta Metal surprises for its size. Many might assume it’s just a prettied-up little four-banger, but underneath it features a host of moderate performance tweaks – including a power boost – which bring the Fiesta to a new level. 2013 FORD FIESTA METAL – PROS AND CONS […]
New Maserati Ghibli previewed before Shanghai debut
It’s official, Maserati will unveil the all-new Maserati Ghibli at the Shanghai Motor Show in just a few weeks. The sporty new model will become the company’s entry-level, sitting underneath the Quattroporte and GranTurismo. Little details have been released at this stage, apart from this teaser image. As you can […]
Next Nissan GT-R a hybrid? “Electrifying” news later this year
For a few months now there’s been a rumour going around suggesting the next-gen Nissan GT-R will be powered by a hybrid system. Nissan’s US vice president of sales and marketing has just shed some light on the speculation at the New York Auto Show. (Image: speculative rendering only) Speaking […]
Suzuki Authentics concept previews potential Golf rival
Suzuki has released some preview images of a new concept it plans to unveil at the upcoming Shanghai Motor Show. Called the Suzuki Authentics concept, the sedan could preview a potential VW Golf/Ford Focus rival of the future. Very little details have been released at this stage, Suzuki is preferring […]
2013 991 Porsche 911 RSR revealed
The all-new, all-awesome 2013 Porsche 911 RSR has been revealed, based on the new-generation 991 Porsche 911 sports car. The racing special will compete in the World Endurance Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours this year. Featuring revised aerodynamics, a stricter focus on being lightweight, and a six-speed sequential […]