To celebrate 50 years as a bespoke car manufacturer Alpina has created the ‘Edition 50’, based on the B5 and B6 Bi-Turbo models. These are based on the current BMW 5 Series and 6 Series. Sitting under the bonnet is a revised version of the ’50i’ 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. Performance […]
Month: March 2015
Toyota announces TNGA global architecture; stronger, lighter, more efficient
Toyota has revealed its new global architecture (TNGA) which will underpin around half of the company’s models by 2020. The new platform is designed to improve the core vehicle performance and product appeal, and to streamline production processes and even reduce resource consumption during the manufacturing process by 20 per […]
Video: EKanooRacing Porsche 911 Turbo runs world record quarter mile
Yesterday, we saw a Nissan GT-R break the world record road-legal quarter mile. Now, a record has been broken by its archenemy, the Porsche 911 Turbo. The 911 Turbo in question is a 997 model, built by Esmotor from Istanbul. Specific details and tuning that has been applied to the […]
2015 Holden VF Sandman SV6 & SS V special editions announced
The Holden Sandman is back. Well, sort of. Holden has created some unique special editions based on the 2015 VF Commodore to pay tribute to the nameplate’s 40th anniversary. Based on the SV6 and SS V Sportwagon and Ute, the special editions come with a number of features inspired by […]
First 2016 Kia Optima image revealed before New York debut
Instead of drip-feeding out teasers and previews, Kia has simply revealed one image of the 2016 Kia Optima. It shows the new design in full. As suspected, the new Optima takes some design inspiration from the SPORTSPACE concept car from the Geneva show earlier this year. The grille is now […]
2016 Cadillac ATS-V V6TT final specs revealed, class-leading performance
More specific and more accurate specifications have released by GM regarding the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V and its new twin-turbo V6 engine. Originally estimated to produce 339kW, the 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6 actually develops an impressive 346kW of power and 601Nm of torque. This makes it more powerful than the Maserati Ghibli […]
McLaren 570S previewed again before New York unveiling
McLaren has released another teaser image of its new ‘entry-level’ supercar called the 570S, this time giving us a glimpse of the unique buttress setup for the C-pillar. The 570S will follow in the footsteps of the 650S and McLaren P1, only it will be the little brother with a […]
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid confirmed, specs revealed
We’ve seen previews and teasers of the next-gen 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, but now GM has revealed the new model will come in hybrid form for the very first time. This has the potential to leave the Toyota Camry Hybrid shaking in its boots. Specific details on the complete lineup will […]