Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype version of the new high performance 2014 Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 at the Nurburgring. By the looks of it, the company is into the final stages of the development process. Judging by the fitment of a roll bar on this prototype, and the […]
Year: 2013
Video: ‘Climb Dance’ digitally remastered in high-definition
Fans of old-school driving videos will like this one. It’s a digitally remastered version of the award-winning Climb Dance film of 1988. The original film is based on Peugeot’s efforts at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb of the day. The original film, directed by Jean Louis Mourney and produced […]
TRD 2014 Lexus IS revealed, tweaked styling and handling
Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has come up with a set of tasty options for the yet-to-arrive 2014 Lexus IS range. The new model will go on sale in Australia later this year. Although TRD usually only offers accessories and options for Toyota products, the Lexus IS the company’s sportiest sedan. […]
Aston Martin CC100 concept teaser, Nurburgring 24hr debut (video)
Aston Martin is planning to unveil a special new concept car at this year’s Nurburgring 24 Hour endurance event. The concept, set to be called the Aston Martin CC100, is being made to help celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Very little details have been revealed at this stage. The car […]
Lamborghini Gallardo crash in China, driven by motoring journalist
A motoring journalist in China has crashed a spanking new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. As you can see, the result isn’t pretty, with extensive damage to the front and rear of the car. The driver is believed to be okay. The Gallardo crash occurred in the Jiangsu Province during a media launch […]
Bugatti Veyron police car added to Dubai police force
There’s been a few super-exotic cars added to police forces in the Middle East lately. The latest and perhaps grandest of them all? A Bugatti Veyron police car. This is one cop car you don’t want to be fleeing from. Once holding the title as the world’s fastest production car, […]
Nurburgring now on the market, details announced
Nurburgring GmbH, including the Nordschleife (north loop), the F1 Grand Prix circuit and two hotels, are all up for sale. There’s been plenty of rumours circulating about a possible restructuring of the famous facility, however, now it’s officially on the market. The future of the Nurburgring has gone through turbulent […]
ABT 2013 Audi R8 V10 tuning package announced
Audi tuning specialist ABT has come up with a neat upgrade package of the new 2013 Audi R8 V10. The package brings tweaked engine performance, improved handling, and some weight reduction to the already impressive supercar. The new Audi R8 V10 comes with a 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine producing […]