Designers of the Elemental Rp1 have hit the wind tunnel in the hope of verifying the aero package as one of the world’s best. The results were confirmed by London Computing Solutions, with the Rp1’s aerodynamic shape producing 400kg of downforce at 241km/h. Founder of the English-based marque John Begley […]
Month: June 2016
No plans for M version of BMW’s upcoming Supra-based Z5 – report
A high-level BMW exec has confirmed that its upcoming sports car collaboration with Toyota won’t be receiving any performance touches from its M division, according to a report. Road and Track author Máté Petrány claims BMW’s M2 project leader, Frank Isenberg, has confirmed the collaborative effort with Toyota will eventuate […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 Australian prices start at $42,490: official
Prices for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 has been officially announced, following a number of leaked drive-away pricing documents and spec sheets over the past couple of weeks. As previously revealed, the new CX-9 will be offered in four main model lines giving seven-seat SUV buyers a wide variety of options. […]
Mercedes-AMG GT R engine specs & 0-100km/h confirmed
Following two quite vague teasers, Mercedes-AMG has now released some of the more juicy details for the upcoming GT R super sports car. The Mercedes-AMG GT R will sit at the top of the foodchain in terms of the company’s showroom sports cars. It’s based on the GT, which is […]
BRABUS creates world’s fastest / most powerful 4-seat cabrio
BRABUS, no stranger to the world of breaking records, has just unveiled the world’s most powerful four-seat cabriolet. It’s based on the Mercedes-AMG S 63. Unveiled in the paddock of the iconic Le Mans circuit, BRABUS has once again thrown down the modifying gauntlet. The madmen over at BRABUS managed […]
Tesla Model X owner claims Autopilot crashed car
In an interesting turn of events, Tesla has recently contradicted the owner of a Tesla who says the vehicle’s autopilot feature malfunctioned. The owner of the less than a week-old Model X says it managed to crash itself, saying the car “suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated at high speed on its […]
Honda NSX-inspired EV Concept unveiled for Pikes Peak
Honda has unveiled the crazy NSX-inspired race car it will use to compete at the 2016 Pikes Peak Hill Climb event later this month. Although it is based on the new NSX, it doesn’t carry much over from the road car in terms of exterior design. The EV Concept’s body […]
Alfa Romeo to launch 5 Series rival by 2018 – report
Alfa Romeo is planning a new luxury sedan, set to lock horns with the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class and Audi A6. Speaking with English publication Auto Express, Alfa Romeo confirmed the Guilia’s bigger brother which, remains unnamed at this point, will be available for purchase by 2018. It will […]