Audi is working on the next-generation Audi R8 supercar which, according to the company’s technical boss, will undergone some considerable weight reduction for increased performance and improved economy. The R8 in its current shape has been around now since 2007. Although it has undergone a number of facelifts and updates […]
Month: November 2013
Mitsubishi Lancer ‘Evo XI’ still likely to be hybrid – report
Mitsubishi is still yet to officially confirm if a next-gen ‘Lancer Evolution XI’ is in the works. One thing that does seem clear though, it’s now been pretty much confirmed such a model will come with a hybrid powertrain. The iconic Lancer Evolution, as the name suggests, is all about […]
Chevrolet Corvette runs record-breaking 8.9sec pass
Welcome to one of the quickest previous-gen stock bottom end Chevrolet Corvette ZR1s in the world. Run by Eric Lancaster, the ‘Vette uses an extensive engine rebuild including a supercharger and nitrous system, however, the crank and block are standard. It’s understood the car still uses a factory chassis and […]
2013 SEMA Show highlights (gallery)
The 2013 SEMA Show has come and gone for another year, and although we weren’t able to make it over to Las Vegas to cover the event, we are able to bring you a large photo gallery of the highlights. We are a little bit late with this one as […]
Infiniti Q50 gets Mercedes-Benz ‘250’ 2.0T petrol engine
Infiniti has revealed the latest version of its Q50 mid-size premium sedan at the Guangzhou Motor Show in China, featuring a Mercedes-Benz-sourced 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine. The 2.0-litre variant will become the new entry-level model. The Infiniti Q50 has only just launched in some markets and at the moment, […]
New Volvo Polestar teased once again, V60?
A new Polestar Volvo model will debut on Tuesday, joining the S60 Polestar sedan which was launched exclusively in the Australian market earlier this year. Two teaser images have been released to keep us all guessing what model it is exactly. It’s very hard to make out what the model […]
TechArt 991 Porsche 911 Turbo upgrade kit previewed
Renowned Porsche tuner TechArt has revealed its latest styling kit for the new 991 Porsche 911 Turbo just ahead of its Essen Motor Show debut. The kit gives the iconic supercar a sinister, stealthy presence, like it’s up to no good. At the front, the upgrade gives the 911 a […]
Jaguar F-Type Coupe unveiled, flagship ‘R’ with 404kW
Jaguar has officially unveiled the sexy new F-Type Coupe simultaneously at the 2013 Los Angeles International Auto Show and the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. The new coupe will join the F-Type Convertible in the showroom next year. Showcasing three main variants in the lineup, including the F-Type, the F-Type S, […]