Back in 1953, Norman Lewis took a modified Jaguar XK 120 to a world record average top speed of 277km/h over a flying mile strip (1.6km) in Jabbeke, Belgium. Today, Jaguar recreates that record with the new Jaguar F-Type V8 S. After 60 years, Jaguar returns to the strip in […]
Year: 2013
Volkswagen Golf Estate R-Line concept unveiled at Geneva
Volkswagen has unveiled a performance wagon concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, called the Volkswagen Golf Estate R-Line. The car is based on the new Mk7 Golf wagon. Similar to the Golf R, the Estate R-Line features a number of sporty highlights, including a neat bodykit with front and […]
Wiesmann GT MF4-CS unveiled at Geneva show
After giving us a glimpse with a teaser image last week, German sports car maker Wiesmann has revealed the new Wiesmann GT MF4-CS. As expected, this is a lightweight and more focused model in the company’s lineup. Featuring a distinct bodykit with a sharp front spoiler, body moulded side skirts, […]
New Lexus IS 300h gets 4.9L/100km Australian rating
Lexus Australia has revealed local details of the new Lexus IS 300h hybrid. The new model, due later this year, will be the first Lexus IS to come with a hybrid option. Joining the new IS 250 and IS 350, the IS 300h features a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing […]
Rolls-Royce Wraith unveiled at Geneva show
The much anticipated Rolls-Royce Wraith has finally been revealed. And as you can see, it has definitely been worth the wait, offering gorgeous coupe lines with the grand stance of the Phantom. Producing 465kW and 800Nm from its V12 engine, the new car is the most-powerful Rolls-Royce ever made. It’s […]
Subaru VIZIV SUV concept unveiled at Geneva show
Subaru has unveiled the VIZIV; a concept that previews the Japanese carmaker’s future design cues, and powertrain technology. Although it’s no concept WRX, it’s certainly an interesting piece of design. The VIZIV features a plug-in diesel hybrid system that comprises of a 2.0-litre boxer coupled with a CVT transmission, and […]
2013 Ferrari LaFerrari revealed – the new Enzo ‘F70’
This is the new Ferrari Enzo ‘F70’. Quintessentially Italian, it’s named the 2013 LaFerrari. Capable of 0-300km/h in just 15 seconds thanks to a complex 708kW HY-KERS hybrid powertrain, LaFerrari is quite simply the company’s fastest and most powerful road car it has ever made. The stye: Following in the […]
Chevrolet Corvette ‘427 Collector Edition’ signs off C6 production
With the 2014 C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray just weeks away from showrooms, production of the sixth-generation C6 Corvette has finally ended with a white 427 Convertible Collector Edition rolling off the assembly line at the GM Bowling Green plant. The C6 Corvette was manufactured from 2005, and spawned lots of […]