When starting out on a new performance build, it’s always good to begin with some solid foundations. M&D Exclusive Cardesign has come up with a comprehensive tuning package for the outgoing Mercedes-Benz E 500, which is a great example of this sort of thinking. Starting with the engine, the 5.5-litre […]
Year: 2013
2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport (V6TT) posts Nurburgring time of 8:14
The new 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport has set an impressive time of 8:14 around the Nurburgring in Germany, overshadowing a number of much more powerful V8 performance sedans on the market. As we know, the 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport features GM’s new 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6 engine which churns out a […]
ZF & Levant Power invent regenerative suspension technology
You’ve probably heard of regenerative braking technology, whereby energy created from deceleration is captured and stored for electrical charge. Two companies – ZF and Levant Power – have revealed they are developing a world-first regenerative suspension system. Each time you drive your car the suspension, mainly the dampers and springs, […]
Volvo V40 Cross Country on sale in Australia from $47,990
Volvo Australia has introduced the new Volvo V40 Cross Country to the local market, which is the jumped up all-wheel drive version of the V40 hatch. It takes on the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and the Volkswagen Tiguan. It will also rival the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Available […]
Nissan ‘R-Hybrid’ trademark application found, next GT-R?
A trademark application from Nissan has been found showing an ‘R-Hybrid’ logo. Rumours suggest the emblem could be attached to the next all-new Nissan GT-R. First picked up by Car and Driver in the US, the logo uses an ‘R’ which is in the same font as the R used […]
Toyota Supra Mk4 celebrates its 20th anniversary
The iconic MK 4 Toyota Supra is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion almost 100 examples gathered at the Heritage Motor Centre in the UK on Sunday. The event was brought together by the Toyota Supra Owners Club in the UK, which saw almost 100 […]
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG review (video)
Massive, ridiculous, pretentious, overconfident, call it what you will, there is no escaping the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG’s monumental performance…
Infiniti Q30 Concept revealed, previews future compact crossover
Infiniti has revealed the new Q30 Concept, previewing a new hatch crossover set for the market in the near future. The concept also gives us some insight into the company’s future design direction. Infiniti says the Q30 embodies all of the company’s core philosophies, blending in a stunning design, innovative […]