Chevrolet’s next Corvette Z06, due out next year, will not only debut a new LT4 6.2-litre supercharged engine producing the highest output of any production Chevrolet ever, it will also debut a trick new eight-speed auto transmission which the company’s engineer says is quicker than the auto in the Porsche […]
Day: 7 August 2014
Lexus RC F technical highlights explained
To build up some anticipation for the release the Lexus RC F performance coupe, Lexus has put together a video which goes over some of the highlights of the car. It includes an interview with chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi. The RC F is going to be the replacement for the […]
Video: Land Rover Discovery Sport undergoes rigorous tests
Land Rover has released another preview of its new Discovery Sport, which will go on sale next year. The latest preview gives us a glimpse of the stringent testing program put in place for the new model. The Discovery Sport will be Land Rover’s answer to the compact luxury SUV […]
Next Bugatti Veyron; hybrid, direct injection confirmed – report
There’s been a lot of commotion in the world of sheer high speed and brute power lately, with Hennessey and Bugatti having an ongoing dogfight over what car is the king. Some more details are coming through on the next-gen Bugatti Veyron, thanks to an Autocar report. It’s understood the […]
Caparo T1 Evolution in the works, even more insane
Some might remember the mental Caparo T1 from back in 2006. It seems the British company is now working on a Caparo T1 Evolution, which is, as the name suggests, going to be another step beyond the original T1. For those that haven’t heard of the T1, we’re talking about […]
2015 Ferrari ‘M458-T’ getting 500kW V8TT, Geneva debut – report
Ferrari will reportedly unveil its updated MY2015 458 at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March, showcasing an ‘M458-T’ badge and a more powerful turbocharged engine. It’s no secret Ferrari is looking to introduce more turbocharged engines into its lineup. Like all carmakers, Ferrari needs to reduce its overall fleet […]
Video: 2015 Mercedes C 63 AMG spotted, drive mode testing?
The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG has been spotted on the Nurburgring in prototype form, with engineers seeming like they are testing out different driving modes and exhaust modes. Four prototypes are being tested in the video, provided by TouriClips YouTube channel, each giving off a slightly different soundtrack […]
2015 Aston Martin Vanquish & Rapide get ZF 8-speed
Aston Martin has announced MY2015 updates for the Vanquish and Rapide S models, with the introduction of a Touchtronic III eight-speed auto transmission headlining the changes. Performance, top speed, and fuel economy is improved thanks to the new ZF eight-speed transmission, which replaces the old six-speed Touchtronic II unit. ZF […]