It seems General Motors recently had a bit of a field day at the Nurburgring in Germany. No less than three new V8 performance models from GM have just been spotted at the famous track, including a 2014 Holden VF Commodore SS Ute. Although there are no immediate plans for […]
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2014 HSV ‘Gen-F’ naming structure confirmed
There’s been a lot of speculation and interest lately surrounding the upcoming 2014 VF Commodore-derived performance HSV models. While an official announcement is yet to be made, it seems the new models will adopt a ‘Gen-F’ naming structure. Completely different to the current ‘E-Series’ naming, Gen-F has been implemented due […]
Audi TT ultra quattro concept set for Worthersee debut
Audi has announced it will unveil an awesome new concept at the annual Worthersee festival this year called the Audi TT ultra quattro concept. It’s the lightest weight TT road car the company has ever come up with. Featuring a hefty weight reduction of 300kg, the TT’s performance is skyrocketed […]
Maserati considering new Alfa 4C-based sports car – rumour
With Alfa Romeo and Maserati connected through the same parent company – Fiat – it was probably only a matter of time before someone suggested combining the two for a unique new model. Word is now spreading surrounding the idea of Maserati producing a new entry-level model using the technology […]
Prodrive develops colourful carbon fibre in the UK
Performance vehicle development specialist Prodrive has developed a new kind of carbon fibre in the UK. Yep, coloured carbon fibre. The material is expected not only to be a popular new choice for aftermarket tuners, but also upper-premium carmakers. Specific details on how the new technology is created haven’t been […]
Video: Standard 2013 SRT Viper runs 11.1 seconds on quarter mile
A factory standard 2013 SRT Viper has been run at Palm Beach International Raceway by DragTimes. As you can see below, the US muscle car ran an 11.1-second run at 205km/h. It’s a pretty impressive time for a road-legal vehicle, on the contrary, the 2013 Viper does come with a […]
Porsche Boxster, Cayman, 911 and Cayenne prices slashed
Porsche Cars Australia (PCA) has announced price cuts for almost its entire showroom range (excluding the Panamera). From the Boxster, Cayman, 911, to the Cayenne SUV, there’s reductions of up to $36,300 being put in place. The price cuts come as part of Porsche’s plan to increase local annual sales […]
2013 SRT Viper crash ends tragically, killing Chrysler engineer
A Chrysler engineer has died after being involved in a serious crash while behind the wheel of a new 2013 SRT Viper. The incident occurred on a highway in Hartland, Michigan, USA. Believed to be one of the first ever 2013 SRT Viper crashes, the Chrysler-registered supercar was being driven […]