Ferrari has released its first proper demonstration/promo of the new Ferari 458 Speciale. This is the stripped back, lighter weight version of the 458 Italia. The Speciale is the successor to the old 430 Scuderia and the older 360 Challenge Stradale, showcasing lots of weight reduction (over 200kg), a keener […]
Year: 2013
Video: ‘Bad Habit’ breaks monster truck jump world record
Joe Sylvester and his 1044kW ‘Bad Habit’ monster truck have successfully sailed through the air for 72.39 metres, breaking the world record for a monster truck jump. The record took place at the Cornfield 500 event in the US. Sylvester’s outrageous monster truck jump involved hitting a ramp at 137km/h, […]
Video: Mercedes-Benz showcases S 500 ‘Intelligent Drive’ prototype
Have you always thought automated cars were a thing of science-fiction? Think again. Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new S 500 Intelligent Drive prototype, which is capable of driving all by itself. It’s no secret that Mercedes-Benz has been developing autonomous vehicle driving technologies for some time. The latest prototype showcases […]
Audi Quattro concept has market potential, between TT and R8
In an interview at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, currently underway, Audi’s head of design revealed Audi is considering putting the mammoth Audi Quattro concept into production. Speaking with UK publication Auto Express, Wolfgang Egger, design chief, said: “With every design concept we do we are thinking about everything becoming […]
Walkinshaw Performance ‘W375’ kit for Gen-F HSV
HSV’s new Gen-F Clubsport R8 SV not mean enough for you? Walkinshaw Performance has announced a new W375 package for the Clubsport, Tourer and Maloo that might be more suitable. Using the HSV’s 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 foundations, the Walkinshaw W375 pack comes with a retuned engine computer, a cold […]
Rolls-Royce SUV being considered, rival to Bentley’s upcoming SUV
With Bentley set to produce a high-end large luxury SUV, Rolls-Royce is reportedly thinking about introducing a new model along the same lines. Such a vehicle would likely become the world’s most expensive SUV. Bentley will introduce a new off-roader built under Volkswagen Group some time in 2016. It will […]
Toyota 86 hybrid in the works – report
A Toyota 86 hybrid is in the works, a recent report has revealed, and could hit production in the near future. Engineers are apparently awaiting a final green light from Toyota executives before putting it into production. Speaking with Autocar recently, Toyota’s senior manager for drivetrain engineering Koei Saga said […]
2013 Frankfurt Motor Show highlights (gallery)
The 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, currently underway, is full of all kinds awesome cars at the moment, including concept cars, new production cars, and lots of highly tuned exotics from some of the biggest names in the industry. Most car companies decided to reveal their latest and greatest in the […]