The all-new B9 Audi A4 was revealed last month in the mundane run-of-the-mill guise. Now we hear reports the S4 performance versions are set to debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in a coupe of months. Based on the all-new A4 platform, which is up to 120kg lighter in […]
Day: 24 July 2015
2016 Kia Sportage prototype spotted, to debut at Frankfurt show
An interesting SUV prototype has been spotted in Germany wearing heavy camouflage, hiding what is believed to be the 2016 Kia Sportage. The current Sportage has been around now since 2010. It features some older powertrain options, especially considering Kia – and Hyundai – have some much newer units out […]
ABT develops new tuning kit for 2015 Audi S3 sedan
Renowned Audi tuner ABT Sportsline is showing off its latest upgrade package for the 2015 Audi S3 sedan, giving it more power and some visual tweaks. Starting with 221kW channeled through a quattro all-wheel drive system, the cooking S3 is already a rather potent little unit for most. Not so, […]
Video: Tesla Model S posts 9:08 Nurburgring lap, with amateur driver
A video has emerged showing a lower-spec Tesla Model S conquering the famed Nurburging Nordschleife in 9:08, showing good potential with a professional driver. While the freshly Ludicrous-ified P85D and P90D are the world’s quickest sedans, this P85 example covered the circuit in a leisurely 9:08. Not too bad considering […]
Ford GT prototype spotted at petrol station, looks out of place
Unpainted prototypes of Ford’s 2017 GT supercar have been doing the rounds, giving it plenty of exposure to opportunistic snappers. This example was caught while stopping for some petrol in Michigan, USA – near Ford HQ – and thus wasn’t able to hide from a keen photographer – you can […]
Uni students in Germany break 0-100km/h record: 1.779 seconds (video)
German university students have decimated the world 0-100km/h record, using a customer electric-powered formula racer. University of Stuttgart’s ‘Green Team’ students blitzed the sprint in just 1.779 seconds, bettering the previous record by a scant 0.006 seconds. Unbelievably, they achieved this feat with only 100kW; about one-seventh of what the […]
2016 Porsche 911 facelift to feature new 3.0L turbo engines – report
With the Frankfurt debut of Porsche’s facelifted 2016 ‘991.2’ model 911 just around the corner, rumours and buzz has reached fever pitch. Spy shots have been doing the rounds and Porsche has even released some teasers of its own. It has been a widely-accepted fact that for the 991.2 iteration, […]
2015 Chrysler 300C facelift on sale in Australia from $49,000
The modern street rod Chrysler 300 has been updated and is now on sale in Australia. It showcases revised styling inside and out, more safety features, and increased luxury as standard. Two variant lines make up the lineup, including the 300C and 300C Luxury. Sadly, it looks like Chrysler’s local […]