The tuning potential of Audi’s turbo 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine, seen in the RS 3, is already well documented. In standard form, it throws out 270kW and 465Nm. Popular tuners of the four-ringed brand include MTM and ABT, who have tuned this engine to 369kW and 316kW, respectively. Another player, MR […]
Day: 4 April 2016
Video: First new Top Gear season trailer released
After a long period of drawn-out hype, the trailer for the first revamped Top Gear with new hosts Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc, Rory Reid, Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris and Edie Jordan is here. It has been a bumpy road for the new show; with behind the scenes spats, alleged production […]
213kW Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years edition confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the Golf GTI 40th anniversary special edition will go on sale locally in June, bringing more power and a bunch of performance highlights to the popular hot hatch. The Golf GTI is celebrating its 40th anniversary and to mark the occasion, the German company has put […]
NSW road fatalities jump in 2016, police respond with ‘Operation Saturation’
In local news, the road fatalities rate has jumped dramatically in NSW, with police set to respond with “Operation Saturation”. Analysis conducted by independent motoring services organisation, NRMA and Centre for Road Safety has concluded that despite a drop in fatalities over three years, road fatalities have jumped dramatically. Since […]
Mercedes employs 200 staff at Bremen factory, takes on GLC Coupe production
Mercedes Benz has announced its Bremen factory in Germany will produce another two models, including the new GLC Coupe, locking in hundreds of new permanent jobs. The GLC Coupe was unveiled at the recent New York Motor Show and is set to be constructed at the company’s factory in Bremen, […]
Mazda SkyActiv-R rotary patent application found, details interesting new layout
A patent application has be found in the USA detailing a new rotary engine configuration submitted by Mazda. This could give us some insight into the next-gen Wankel sports car. Dubbed SkyActiv-R technology, the patent shows a strange new layout for the niche engine style. Documents and diagrams were submitted […]
Volkswagen sales in USA drop for 5th straight month
The consequences of the Volkswagen diesel scandal seem to be following on, with Volkswagen America reporting a fifth straight month in falling vehicle sales. Its core passenger car sector reported 26,914 sales in March. That’s down 10 per cent. Sales for the first three months of this year have fallen […]
Tesla Model S P90D vs Qantas Boeing 737 jet: runway race (video)
Tesla Australia and Qantas have teamed up to put together an interesting race between the Model S P90D and a Boeing 737-800 jet, taking place on a 3km runway at Avalon Airport in Melbourne. The two companies are working together on various initiatives, with both focusing on driving innovation for […]