Renowned Volvo tuner Heico Sportiv has revealed its latest project, the Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 HPC. The package adds a lot of flamboyance to the sharp new V40, including an all-wheel drive system and a potent engine tune. All V40s come with a front-wheel drive system, while the top-spec V40 […]
Month: June 2013
Video: 2014 Renault F1 1.6T V6 engine sound revealed
Renault only revealed its new Formula One 1.6-litre turbo V6 engine it will use in next year’s F1 season just a few days ago. A video has now surfaced online giving us all a taste of what it will sound like. The 2014 F1 season will see a pretty big […]
Top Gear season 20 preview released, starts June 30 (video)
BBC has released the first video preview for the next season of Top Gear, which will begin on June 30. It will be the 20th season of the international hit TV car show. Full details on the upcoming episodes haven’t been revealed, of course, but in at least one episode […]
2014 McLaren MP4-12C update to receive power boost
The McLaren MP4-12C is set to receive its second engine tune revision, this time for the 2014 model year. Like the MY12 to MY13 update, power is set to hike for the MY14 version. Engineers apparently revealed to US enthusiast website Jalopnik that a power boost is on its way. […]
Redline Motorsports 2014 Chev Stingray turbo kit preview
Even though the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has only just been announced, Redline Motorsports is already planning a tuning package. Called the Adrenaline Rush, appropriately, the kit aims to amplify performance in all areas. This is just a preview at this stage, however, as you can see by the teaser […]
Lexus ‘NX 200t’ to debut new 2.0L turbo, engine set for IS 250
With many carmakers turning to turbocharging to improve economy and reduce emissions, Lexus is set to be the next on the agenda, with a new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder. Toyota Motor Corp. will begin producing a new 2.0 turbo which will first appear in a Lexus later in 2014/early 2015. The […]
Aston Martin continues engine deal with Ford – rumour
Aston Martin has apparently signed an engine deal with Ford, which could mean the existing engines will continue to roll out. Currently, Aston Martin V8 and V12 engines are built at a Ford facility in Cologne, Germany. It’s understood the deal will secure the partnership for another five years. This […]
Video: 2014 Maserati Ghibli design story explained
Maserati has released a new video explaining the philosophy behind the new 2014 Maserati Ghibli. In the video, Marco Tencone, Maserati’s design boss, gives us a quick rundown on some of the highlights. Tencone goes on to talk about the history of the Ghibli and the important role that the […]