McLaren will showcase a special three-car display at next month’s 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, including the 1995 McLaren F1 GTR, a McLaren F1 LM prototype, and the Gulf McLaren F1 GTR ‘longtail’. The special showcase is being prepared to bolster McLaren’s 50th anniversary celebrations. It was 50 years ago […]
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QLD speed limit tolerances reduced, 4000 camera sites to be revealed
Queensland motorists will be faced with tightening speed limit tolerances next month, meaning fines could be dished out to drivers only just exceeding the limit. In addition, 4000 speed camera locations will be published online from July 1 in a bid to reduce the number of speeding drivers and the […]
Lamborghini ‘Cabrera’ (Gallardo successor) spotted
A prototype version of the upcoming Lamborghini Gallardo successor, dubbed the ‘Cabrera’, has been spotted. An image has just surfaced online, giving us all a glimpse of what the new model will look like. The image, first revealed on YouTube channel Shmee150’s Facebook page, shows the prototype wearing plenty of […]
Mazda MX-5 parade of 683 breaks the world record
The world record for the biggest parade of Mazda MX-5 sports cars has been broken in the Netherlands, with an incredible 683 examples of the iconic sports car all at the one place at the same time. The record-breaking parade took place at the RDW Test Centre at Lelystad, in […]
Lamborghini Gallardo successor to debut at Frankfurt show – report
There’s some word spreading about suggesting Lamborghini will unveil a concept version of the new Lamborghini Gallardo successor at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model, which is being slated as the Cabrera, is set to be lighter and more powerful than the Gallardo. The news stems from an […]
Royal College of Art concepts previewed before Salon Privé
Some intriguing preview sketches straight from the benches of the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London have been released, giving us a taste of what to expect at the Salon Privé event in Paris later this year. The RCA, known as the world’s most influential postgraduate university of art and […]
Volvo S60 Polestar limited edition now on sale in Australia
Volvo and Polestar have launched the new Volvo S60 Polestar in Australia. Just 50 versions will be made exclusively for the Australian market, while an international introduction may take place down the track. The sports sedan is the first-ever production car made by Polestar. Based on the already-potent Volvo S60 […]
Aston Martin and Bosch create plug-in hybrid DB9 with 552kW
Electronic engineering giant Bosch has paired up with Aston Martin to create a DB9 plug-in hybrid prototype. The setup utilises the DB9’s V12 engine while adding two electric motors to power the front wheels. Proving super GT cars needn’t be petrol-guzzlers, the prototype can be driven in full electric mode […]