McLaren has pulled the wraps off a rather intriguing and odd-looking concept car at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event in the US, called the McLaren X-1 concept. It’s hard to believe but this strange concept is based on the McLaren MP4-12C. It was built by the company’s McLaren […]
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850hp Shelby GT500 Cobra special edition pays tribute to Carroll Shelby
A one-off Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra has been built to celebrate the life of Carroll Shelby, who passed away in May this year. The Mustang comes with a bespoke widened body with pumped guards, and a 634kW engine up front. Yes, 634kW of power. That’s 850hp to all you […]
2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR could feature 400hp engine – report
In Australia, the 2012 Opel Insignia (full review here) has only just gone on sale. Overseas however, an updated model is in the making and is set to arrive in around 12 months. An updated high performance VXR/OPC variant is also expected, sporting as much as 298kW. In its current […]
Video: 2013 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG spotted on the Nurburgring
Mercedes-Benz and AMG have been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming 2013 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG on the Nurburgring in Germany. The new model will be the first ever AMG hot hatch, ready to rival the likes of the Audi RS 3 and the upcoming BMW M135i. This is […]
2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition inspired by its predecessors
SRT has revealed the new 2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition; a special model that pays respect to the iconic predecessors. It wears a traditional blue exterior with two white stripes running down the middle. Power comes from the same new 8.4-litre V10 engine as the normal 2013 Viper, producing […]
Volvo S60 only vehicle to pass harsh new crash testing (video)
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US has implemented a rather serious new crash testing procedure. Many new luxury vehicles has failed the test, except for the latest 2012 Volvo S60, which has recently been given the highest rating of ‘good’. The new testing involves a front-end […]
2015 Lexus IS F to be powered by a twin-turbo V6 – rumour
There’s a few rumours going around at the moment suggesting the new 2014/2015 Lexus IS F will feature a twin-turbo V6, replacing the current naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 unit. It would make a lot of sense for Lexus to go that way, particularly as environmental pressures are getting stronger and […]
2013 Range Rover revealed, sheds 420kg
Images and some details of the new 2013 Range Rover have been released, revealing the new look front end, and details about its much lighter weight monocoque aluminium body. As you can see, the 2013 Range Rover showcases the company’s latest design language, particularly around the front end. There’s the […]