The 2014 Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 has been revealed in the lead up to its 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show debut. As you might have expected, the Mk7 R is more powerful, quicker, and more efficient and economical than the model it replaces. How manufacturers keep extracting more power from engines […]
Year: 2013
Ferrari 458 Speciale revealed; most powerful NA V8 ever
As a bit of a surprise Ferrari has unveiled the new Ferrari 458 Speciale. It’s the hardcore, stripped out successor to the 430 Scuderia, offering more power, less weight, and all-new cutting-edge technologies. Previously rumoured as the ‘Monte Carlo’, the 458 Speciale is the epitome of the 458 model, and […]
Lexus planning ‘all-new’ concept for Frankfurt, IS F replacement?
Lexus will unveil an all-new concept car at the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, as well as the new GS 300h hybrid. Could the concept be a preview to a possible IS F replacement? Very little details have been released at this stage. Lexus simply says the concept will be […]
2014 Holden VF Commodore SS review (video)
The humble SS Commodore has been around for over 30 years now. Does the 2014 Holden VF Commodore SS carry on the nameplate with pride and pedigree? Here we have what could be the bargain performance sedan of the decade; a bog-standard (aside from a $500 optional rear spoiler) VF […]
Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R Concept previewed in full sketch
This is the first full image Toyota has released previewing the Yaris Hybrid-R concept car the company plans to unveil at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. As the name suggests, the Yaris Hybrid-R is a racy version of the Yaris, including a sports hybrid system. Some of the technology […]
700hp Brabus B63S Widestar tune for Mercedes ML and GL 63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Brabus has developed an upgrade package for the monumental GL 63 AMG and ML 63 AMG super SUVs. Called the B63S 700 Widestar, the package gives substantial enhancements to the styling and powertrain performance. We’ll start with the most exciting bit, the engine. Based on the latest […]
Hyundai i30 SR announced for Australia, world first
Hyundai Australia has introduced the world’s first Hyundai i30 SR. The sports variant comes with Aussie developed suspension and 2.0-litre GDI engine from the larger i40. The SR is actually the first i30 ever fitted with the high output 2.0-litre direct injected engine, also seen in the i40. It produces […]
Video: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG prototype spotted at Nurburgring
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the new 2014 monster S 65 AMG around the Nurburgring in Germany. It’s set to be the most powerful S-Class ever. Although official specs are yet to be released, word has it the new S 65 will feature a 6.0-litre […]