Despite a disappointing 5th place at Le Mans this year, Porsche is putting a warm fluffy blanket over it all and celebrating the fact that it returned to the sport in the first place, after a 16-year break. The two new Porsche 919 Hybrid LMp1 cars picked up fifth and […]
Month: June 2014
2015 Volkswagen Passat details revealed in leaked presentation
Details of the next-gen 2015 Volkswagen Passat have been accidentally revealed in a presentation that leaked out early, revealing the revised engine lineup, dimensions, safety technology, and some interior features. The new Passat isn’t set to debut until next month, but as we can see it will be something to […]
Beastly Volkswagen Beetle GRC set for World Rallycross
We haven’t seen a Volkswagen Beetle in motorsport for a while. This GRC edition more than makes up for it though. With huge performance on tap, it’ll compete in the World Rallycross championship this year. Based on the humble VW Beetle, the GRC edition uses a 1.6-litre TSI turbo four-cylinder […]
Rhys Millen tears up Washington, gymkhana style
As a way of building up some excitement for the World Rallcross round in Washington D.C. this weekend, Red Bull Racing has, with the help of Rhys Millen and the Hyundai Veloster rally car, made a mess of the US city in a new gymkhana/Ken Block type video. Wouldn’t be […]
Mark Higgins’s Isle of Man lap record in new Subaru WRX
Remember Mark Higgins breaking the motor vehicle lap record at Isle of Man, again? Subaru has released a video capturing some of the lap highlights. The record was achieved in a lightly modified 2014 Subaru WRX, with retuned suspension and extra safety features.
Holden VF Commodore SS V vs SS V Redline: comparison (video)
If you’re in the market for a Holden Commodore SS there’s a choice you need to make: Do you go for the SS V or the red-hot SS V Redline? Allow us to explain…
Overfinch announces package for new Range Rover Sport
Looking to enhance your new Range Rover Sport? Overfinch, renowned Range Rover specialist, has announced a new package which tunes styling and performance. Starting with performance. The latest Range Rover Sport‘s 375kW 5.0-litre supercharged V8 is already a ground-ripping unit, capable of seeing 0-100km/h in 5.0 seconds. Overfinch has developed […]
Porsche tops J.D. Power Initial Quality survey again, Hyundai moves up
For the second year in a row Porsche has come out on top of J.D. Power’s acclaimed Initial Quality Study in the US. The study was compiled with the feedback of 86,000 new vehicle buyers after 90 days of ownership. Studies like these are great as they show how cars […]