MINI is set to give the next John Cooper Works variants a decent boost in power thanks to the company’s latest 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine. According to sources speaking with Autocar, the next-gen JCW will produce around 172kW of power and up to 350Nm of torque. This would make it […]
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Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat output confirmed: 527kW
Dodge has confirmed the official output figures for the mental new Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. It becomes Chrysler’s most powerful car in its showroom, even overshadowing the Viper. We all knew this was going to be beastly, but perhaps not this anabolic. With its all-new 6.2-litre supercharged V8 the Hellcat […]
2015 Volkswagen Passat moving up-market, debuts Thursday
The next-gen 2015 Volkswagen Passat will be revealed on Thursday (Friday AEST), showcasing all-new levels of technology for the popular mid-sizer. Volkswagen is going further than that though, as it wants the new model to step away and above the normal sedan segment. Yep, the new Passat will be more […]
Saleen S302 in the works, based on 2015 Ford Mustang
Ford tuner and manufacturer Saleen Automotive has previewed what could be the very first 2015 Ford Mustang performance upgrade, called the S302. At this stage only this teaser image of the front end has been released, but as you can see, the styling has been enhanced quite a lot. It […]
Lamborghini Aventador ‘SV’ on the way – rumour
Lamborghini could be working on an uprated Aventador ‘SV variant, potentially bringing increased engine power, weight shedding and revised styling The Italian company has a history of developing SV versions of its flagship models, such as the Murcielago SV predecessor and as far back as the Diablo and Muira SV. […]
Video: Jaguar F-Type ‘RS’ spotted at Nurburgring
Jaguar has been spotted test driving an intriguing prototype based on the F-Type. It’s believed to be a high-performance ‘RS’ version, which could be on the way in coupe and convertible form. Almost every car in the Jaguar showroom is available in RS trim. It’s a hardcore package that brings […]
First MINI 5-door Hatch rolls off the production line
The birth of the MINI 5-door Hatch marks the first time the British icon has ever featured rear passenger doors. Yesterday, the first completed car (Cooper S) rolled off the production line at MINI’s newly-upgraded Oxford plant. The new MINI 5-door Hatch is the second car from the BMW-owned company […]
Audi to introduce lightweight fibreglass-reinforced springs
Audi has announced it will be introducing new ‘lightweight suspension springs’ made of fibreglass-reinforced polymer (GFRP) into an upper mid-size model before the end of the year. The newly-designed springs are the result of a collaboration between Audi and an Italian supplier. The innovative design sees a weight saving of […]