To assist with safety during the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Mitsubishi has provided two specially prepared and slightly modified safety vehicles for the event, including a Lancer Evolution X and a Outlander SUV. The Pikes Peak ‘Race to the Clouds’ is a major event on the international motorsport calendar, […]
Day: 19 June 2013
Nismo Nissan GT-R (R35) to produce over 425kW – report
Nissan announced a new Nismo facility earlier this year, which will see the development and introduction of a high performance Nismo Nissan GT-R R35. There’s now word suggesting the car will produce over 425kW. As previously reported, Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer has revealed the new model will provide […]
Video: Porsche 918 Spyder undergoing hot weather testing
Development work on the new Porsche 918 Spyder is continuing, with Porsche now conducting extreme hot weather testing in Nevada, USA. A video has been released showing some shots of the new flagship hypercar while undergoing testing, which includes high speed runs under the extreme conditions to ensure the petrol […]
McLaren to showcase special F1 GTR collection at Goodwood
McLaren will showcase a special three-car display at next month’s 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, including the 1995 McLaren F1 GTR, a McLaren F1 LM prototype, and the Gulf McLaren F1 GTR ‘longtail’. The special showcase is being prepared to bolster McLaren’s 50th anniversary celebrations. It was 50 years ago […]
QLD speed limit tolerances reduced, 4000 camera sites to be revealed
Queensland motorists will be faced with tightening speed limit tolerances next month, meaning fines could be dished out to drivers only just exceeding the limit. In addition, 4000 speed camera locations will be published online from July 1 in a bid to reduce the number of speeding drivers and the […]