Rock and roll legend Eric Clapton’s name pops up on automotive websites from time to time as he is a Ferrari enthusiast and collector, with plenty of bespoke one-off examples commissioned exclusively for the musician. The SP12 is an example of this, with its 512 BB inspired styling sitting over […]
Year: 2017
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon spotted on the street (video)
A video and a rear photo showing what appears to be the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has surfaced on social media, potentially giving us the best preview yet of the hyperactive muscle car. Dodge is already well underway with a teaser campaign for the SRT Demon, which is expected to […]
Ford Mustang four-door rendered, seems like a good idea?
With the Ford Falcon now dead for almost three months, there is a gaping hole in Ford’s lineup and the hearts of many Australian fans, longing for another Blue Oval performance sedan. This render from X-Tomi Design shows a cohesive solution to that void, with the newly-facelifted Mustang sprouting an […]
2018 Holden Commodore V8 Supercar (Supercar) rendered
2018 will usher in a new era of Australian motorsport for many reasons. Our premier racing series, rebranded the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, will switch from its previous V8-only policy to include V6 turbo engines and, for the first time, won’t feature entries based on Australian-built vehicles. The 2018 Commodore […]
President Trump invites GM, Ford, FCA bosses for talks on industry future
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host chief executives of Detroit’s three big manufacturers for talks on Tuesday, according to the White House. Chief executives from General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have been invited to dine with President Donald Trump for breakfast, where they are expected […]
Bernie Ecclestone no longer F1 CEO, following Liberty Media takeover
Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone, 86, has been ousted from F1 altogether after a takeover bid from Liberty Media. The takeover bid, valued at just under AU$10 billion, has resulted in a confirmation from Liberty Media that the octogenarian would be relieved of his position; one he has maintained for […]
Range Rover Sport SVR does 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds on sand (video)
Land Rover has released a clip of the mighty Range Rover Sport SVR showcasing its impressive acceleration figures on low-grip surfaces. The clip (below) shows the 405kW Range Rover Sport SVR logging 0-100km/h sprints on surfaces like asphalt, grass, gravel, sand, mud and even snow. The Range Rover Sport SVR […]
Toyota off to great start in 2017 WRC, 2nd at Rallye Monte Carlo
Toyota’s first outing in the World Rally Championship in 17 years has produced an impressive result, with its Yaris WRC car coming home with a second-place finish at the first rally of the year, Rallye Monte Carlo. Jari-Matti Latvala steered his Yaris WRC car to second place at the snowy […]