Governing agencies in the UK have banned a new Toyota 86 – called the GT 86 in the UK – commercial as it apparently encourages dangerous driving. The strange part about it is the advertisement is a computer-generated animation. As a way of communicating with consumers using a metaphor, highlighting […]
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New Ferrari Enzo ‘F70’ successor images leaked online
New images of the Ferrari Enzo ‘F70’ successor have surfaced online, showing the hot new hypercar during its early assembly stages in the company’s factory. Although the body of the new model is still yet to be revealed, we do get a glimpse of the full carbon fibre monocoque tub chassis. […]
2013 Nissan GT-R set to better 7:18 Nurburgring testing time
Yes, it was only a matter of time before someone asked. Nissan is going to take the new 2013 Nissan GT-R to the Nurburgring and try and reset the record books. As it stands, the 2011 Nissan GT-R sits on the leader board for production street-legal vehicles with a time […]
Subaru BRZ allocation increased in Australia to 140
Literally due to popular demand, Subaru Australia has announced 140 more Subaru BRZ sports coupes are on the way to local shores. The initial allocation of 201, to last the rest of 2012, sold out in just three hours in July this year. Up to 140 more vehicles are on […]
BMW 4 Series coupe heading to Detroit show, 440i on the way?
It is believed BMW is planning on unveiling the new BMW 4 Series coupe, or at least a concept version, at the 2012 North American Auto Show in Detroit in two months. The model is tipped as being the new name for the 3 Series Coupe/Convertible range. (Image rendered speculation only, […]
2015 Honda Civic Type R 2.0L turbo confirmed – report
A 2.0-litre turbo engine has now been confirmed by Honda R&D president, Yasuhisa Arai, for the next, 2015 Honda Civic Type R. This will be the first time in history that a Civic Type R will come with a turbo. The engineer team is adamant the new model will break […]
Ferrari 458 ‘Monte Carlo’ to be the next lightweight (video)
Ferrari has been spotted testing a prototype version of what is believed to be a stripped out, lightweight version of the Ferrari 458. The car is being slated as the 430 Scuderia successor, and could wear the badge ‘Ferrari 458 Monte Carlo’. (Ferrari 458 Challenge race car shown) Entry-level V8 […]
2013 Porsche Cayman set for LA Show debut
Porsche has announced a new “compact sports car” will be unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. The car is believed to be the new 2013 Porsche Cayman. (Image rendered speculation only) Porsche has said in the recent past that it will be introducing new models […]