Take one 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatch, and fill it with a custom mid-mounted Audi S4 2.7-litre turbocharged V6, and what you’re left with is one ballistic rear-wheel drive hatch. Known as the 034Motorsport Volkswagen Golf GTI-RS, the custom creation is fairly well known in the US. It picked up […]
Month: June 2013
Volvo C30 ends production with special giveaway contest
The last-ever Volvo C30 hatch is about to roll off the production line, and to pay tribute to the occasion the company will give away the final version in a unique online contest. Open to all UK dwellers, the contest initially involves using clues online through Twitter and a special […]
Holden Colorado Thunder special edition brings added value
Holden is introducing a Colorado ‘Thunder’ pack to the Australian market, including a range of special edition utes with added features to boost value and overall appeal. The Thunder pack is available on LX 4×4 Crew Cab Chassis and Pick Up, and LT and LTZ 4×4 Crew Cab Pick Up […]
Boba Motoring creates a 745kW Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (video)
This, Boba Motoring, Volkswagen Golf is very likely the most powerful and quickest Mk1 Golf on the planet. It features 4MOTION all-wheel drive running gear and a modified DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. The engine is a 1.8-litre 16-valve four-cylinder unit, heavily boosted by a Garrett GTX4202R turbocharger. Overall output is […]
Porsche 911 parade a complete sell out, record imminent
Porsche has called for all 911 owners to take part in a mega parade which will take place at the Silverstone Classic in the UK later in July. The parade is being organised to help celebrate the 911’s 50th anniversary, and to break the world record for a 911 parade. […]
Video: 2014 BMW M3 prototype spotted carving up the Nurburgring
BMW has been spotted once again testing a prototype version of the next-gen 2014 BMW M3 on the Nurburgring. Development must be getting very near the end now, with minimal camouflaging left on the prototypes. The next-gen BMW M3 could potentially be called the M4 in two-door guise, following in […]
2013 International Engine of the Year winners announced
It’s that time of year again. The 2013 International Engine of the Year Awards have been announced, with some of last year’s winners carrying over various crowns, and some newcomers making their mark. Taking home the overall 2013 International Engine of the Year Award is once again the Ford EcoBoost […]
2014 Skoda Octavia RS unveiled before Goodwood debut
The new 2014 Skoda Octavia RS sports sedan and wagon have been unveiled ahead of their Goodwood Festival debut next month. Equipped with the updated VW Golf GTI engine, the new model is the most powerful and fastest yet. Under the bonnet of the crisp new mid-sizer sits a 2.0-litre […]