Scion Racin has announced it will be competing in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event with a highly modded FR-S (Toyota 86). For those that don’t know, Scion is a Toyota brand in the US targeted toward the younger generation market segments; the popular Toyota 86 is sold […]
Year: 2013
Holden VF SS V Redline Ute sets Nurburgring ute record (video)
A Holden VF SS V Redline Ute has posted a Nurburgring lap time of 8:19.47, making it the quickest commercial or ute vehicle to ever lap the famous circuit. The Ute was driven by Holden’s in-house dynamics engineer, Rob Trubiani. Holden originally planned to go over to Germany to conquer […]
Video: Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG first drive by Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes-Benz has released a video of the mighty A 45 AMG being driven by Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton. Although the video is rather cheesy, it does provide a first taste of what the cracking engine sounds like under full throttle. The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG will enter the market […]
For Sale: Ferrari FXX and Enzo owned by Michael Schumacher
When shopping around in the second-hand car market, what better owner could you buy a car from than Michael Schumacher? A Ferrari Enzo and a Ferrari FXX are currently up for sale, previously owned by the F1 champ. If the Ferrari Enzo isn’t special enough for you, buying one previously […]
Mark Webber retires from F1, at the end of 2013 season
Australian Red Bull Racing F1 driver Mark Webber has announced he will retire from the sport at the end of this year’s season. The veteran racer has signed a deal with Porsche, and he will continue motorsport in the form of the World Endurance Championship from 2014. Mark Webber has […]
Drayson Racing breaks World Electric Land Speed Record
You may remember late last month Drayson Racing Technologies announced it would have a crack at the World Electric Land Speed Record with a specially made B12 69/EV electric Le Mans Prototype. The team has been successful and recorded a new record speed of 328.6km/h. Using a custom Lola B12 […]
Ford Focus ST gets Emergency Assistance system via SYNC
Ford Australia has introduced the company’s latest Emergency Assistance program for the Ford Focus ST hot hatch. The program utilises the Ford SYNC on-board interface and makes it easier to get in contact with emergency services in the event of an accident. The system works by communicating with on-board sensors. […]
Volvo S60 Polestar Concept: production potential with electronic clutch (video)
The Volvo S60 Concept car, known as ‘the beast’, is one of the fastest and most powerful cars Volvo and Polestar have ever made.