We love crazy conversions here at PD. Who doesn’t? This one from McChip is sure to spike some interest. It’s a MINI Cooper JCW which is getting a 2.0-litre Audi S3 engine conversion. Yep. Even though the MINI is powered by a 1.6 developed by BMW, the tuning company is […]
Month: January 2014
Interesting renderings of 2015 Mazda MX-5
Some very interesting renderings have hit the web, giving us all a hint of what the upcoming 2015 Mazda MX-5 might look like. The images are not official but even so, all the traits are there. Using a blend of the latest Mazda3’s design and the latest Mazda6, X-Tomi Design […]
2014 Holden Captiva prices slashed by up to $2500
Holden has announced a 2014 model update for the Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 SUVs, with reduced prices across the board, freshened up styling, and some equipment tweaks making it the best value Captiva yet. Starting with the visual changes, the 2014 Captiva 7 gets a redesigned front fascia and […]
Duke Dynamics previews BMW M4 tuning package
The new BMW M4 high-performance coupe hasn’t even gone on sale yet, but it hasn’t stopped Duke Dynamics from coming up with a tuning package proposal. It is just in preview stage at the moment, however, just taking a look at these digital renderings gives you an idea of what’s […]
McLaren P1 laps Nurburgring in 6:30-something – report
What car is the king of the Nurburgring? It’s a question that has been really put to the test in recent months, with the introduction of a number of massively capable hypercars hitting the scene. Porsche has recorded the latest ‘official’ record with the new 918 Spyder. It posted at […]
Polaris Slingshot revealed in patent images
Patent images depicting the upcoming Polaris Slingshot have been found, revealing an interesting three-wheel road vehicle design with sporty body panels. Adopting a kind of two-seat trike layout, the Polaris Slingshot will be introduced to help support Polaris’s long-term growth strategies, which includes spanning out and offering more products. As […]
Infiniti boss wants thoroughbred performance sub-brand
Infiniti may soon deploy a high-end, strictly-focused performance sub-brand to rival BMW M cars and Mercedes’s AMG variants. The company’s global boss hopes to launch such a brand as part of the future product structure. At the moment, Infiniti does offer a bespoke range of vehicle programs through its IPL […]
BMW i8 prototype involved in high-speed crash
It’s not everyday that you hear about test drivers losing control and crashing, but this example proves it does happen. The incident involved a top secret BMW i8 prototype, a stripe of autobahn in Germany, and an unforgiving median barrier. As you can see, the i8 suffered a big hit […]