As a bit of a surprise Ferrari has unveiled the new Ferrari 458 Speciale. It’s the hardcore, stripped out successor to the 430 Scuderia, offering more power, less weight, and all-new cutting-edge technologies. Previously rumoured as the ‘Monte Carlo’, the 458 Speciale is the epitome of the 458 model, and […]
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Lexus planning ‘all-new’ concept for Frankfurt, IS F replacement?
Lexus will unveil an all-new concept car at the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, as well as the new GS 300h hybrid. Could the concept be a preview to a possible IS F replacement? Very little details have been released at this stage. Lexus simply says the concept will be […]
Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R Concept previewed in full sketch
This is the first full image Toyota has released previewing the Yaris Hybrid-R concept car the company plans to unveil at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. As the name suggests, the Yaris Hybrid-R is a racy version of the Yaris, including a sports hybrid system. Some of the technology […]
Hyundai i30 SR announced for Australia, world first
Hyundai Australia has introduced the world’s first Hyundai i30 SR. The sports variant comes with Aussie developed suspension and 2.0-litre GDI engine from the larger i40. The SR is actually the first i30 ever fitted with the high output 2.0-litre direct injected engine, also seen in the i40. It produces […]
Video: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG prototype spotted at Nurburgring
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the new 2014 monster S 65 AMG around the Nurburgring in Germany. It’s set to be the most powerful S-Class ever. Although official specs are yet to be released, word has it the new S 65 will feature a 6.0-litre […]
Bugatti Veyron GS Vitesse ‘Jean-Pierre Wimille Legend Edition’ unveiled
Bugatti has unveiled its latest iteration of the epic Veyron hypercar at the Pebble Beach weekend in the US. Called the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Legend Edition, the special is a tribute to Wimille; a famous Bugatti race car driver of the 1930s. The car features a unique […]
Saleen George Follmer Edition Mustang debuts at Laguna Seca
Ford Mustang specialist Saleen has shown its latest project at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca. Called the Saleen George Follmer Edition Mustang, the muscle car is the first of a special trio planned for the Saleen Heritage Collection. The special edition is a tribute to George Follmer, […]
2014 Audi A8 previewed in official sketches
Audi has released some official design sketches of the upcoming 2014 Audi A8 facelift in the build up to its unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The new model will come with various advanced features, such as something called matrix LED headlights. These include 25 light-emitting diodes in […]