For the performance Volvo aficionados, the 2013 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design grasps the complete DNA of what the brand is and what it has become, and rolls it into a hot hatch package that will be an absolute blessing. However, taking on the hot hatch segment is a tough game. […]
Month: April 2013
Fiat developing a powerful new turbo-diesel V8 – report
Fiat is apparently working on a powerful new turbo-diesel V8 engine which could be used as an optional power unit for the new Maserati Ghibli. This kind of engine would certainly go down well up against the German rivals, most of which are available with a powerful diesel. According to […]
Video: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse record speed run
Bugatti has released a video of the official record-breaking top speed run it did with the new Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse WRC. The car hit an incredible 408.84km/h with the roof down, giving it the title as the world’s fastest production convertible. Bugatti only just introduced a special tribute […]
New TechART Porsche Cayman styling kit announced
German Porsche tuning specialists over at TechART have just announced a new styling program for the Porsche Cayman. The kit gives the sports coupe an aggressive and rather gorgeous refresh inside and out. Starting with the front end, TechART brings a new front spoiler system which gives the Cayman a […]
Volkswagen 10-speed DSG auto, 100kW/litre TDI technologies coming
In a fight to cut down emissions and fuel consumption, Volkswagen has announced it is working on new 10-speed DSG auto transmission and a new high-output turbo-diesel engine family. The company also has its sights set on plug-in hybrid, full electric and natural gas technologies. Speaking at the Vienna Motor […]
2013 MINI Coupe Cooper review
The BMW-derived MINI has always had a streak of punk in its blood, with it’s loud retro styling, super-agile handling, and potent range of engines. Even the original Mini Cooper was a bit of a smart arse in its day, causing lots of (winning) trouble in various motorsports fields. As […]
Ouch: Bugatti Veyron crash in Arizona, during track drive
A Bugatti Veyron, also known as the most epic motor vehicle ever made, has been involved in a nasty little crash in Arizona, USA. The car was being driven on a track at the time. Even though the mighty Veyron, with its 1001PS (736kW), is pretty much the pinnacle performance […]
RamSpeed Ferrari 360 with twin superchargers, first in Australia
When it comes to modifying high-end European vehicles in Australia, there aren’t many workshops that often deal with projects such as this one.