Even though the new BMW M3 and M4 have only just been revealed, BMW has announced details of the Individual program that will be available for customers of the new performance model. The Individual program is all about adding exclusivity and customisation. For example, there will be unique Azurite Black […]
Year: 2013
HSV GTS police car announced, Australia’s most powerful
The NSW police highway patrol has just welcomed a new halo car to its fleet; a tweaked HSV Gen-F GTS. Although the car could potentially outrun quite a few would-be criminals, it will be used for demonstration purposes only. Joining vehicles such as the Porsche Panamera police car and previously […]
2013 Ford Fiesta ST review (video)
We’ve run into a bit of a problem with the 2013 Ford Fiesta ST. It’s laughingly fun to drive, thoroughly engineered, turbo, built by a big reputable company, fuel efficient, and it’s as cheap as chips…
Ford announces 2014 model plans; Falcon, XR8, Ranger, Kuga
Ford Australia has announced 2014 model year updates for almost every vehicle in its showroom, including the 2014 Ford Falcon and XR8, Ranger, Kuga, and Territory. Updates are also been made for the new EcoSport compact SUV. Perhaps the biggest news of all is the arrival of the 2014 Ford […]
Mazda2 RE Range Extender previews possible rotary revival
Although it’s probably not quite the rotary all of the fans are expecting to see, this special Mazda2 RE prototype does feature a new rotary engine, virtually cementing in the fact Mazda is committed to developing the Wankel layout. The special prototype is essentially an electric vehicle only it uses […]
Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ sedan on the way; turbo, AWD?
Some more rumours are swelling surrounding the idea of a Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ four-door sedan. The latest suggests the new model will come with a turbocharged version of the 2.0-litre engine, with the possibility of all-wheel drive. It’s understood Subaru is looking to build a production version of the Cross […]
mcchip gives the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG V8-like grunt
The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG is already a lethal little package, without the need for tuning. In fact, it’s currently equipped with the most powerful factory 2.0-litre engine on the market. Even so, mcchip-dkr has come up with an extensive tune for the beast. In standard form the A 45 […]
How Ford camouflages its prototypes
We always see highly clad and camouflaged prototypes trundling about, particularly being testing around places like the Nurburgring. Here Ford gives us all some insight into the secret of camouflaging a yet-to-be-revealed model. In the case of the 2015 Mustang, engineers applied up to 22kg worth of cladding to conceal […]