Despite the Lexus LFA only going on sale just last year, a successor is already reportedly in the making. According to reports, the new model is set to be twice the car. Just 11 examples of the original LFA were destined for Australia, and all of them have been sold. […]
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Ford vehicles to shed up to 340kg by 2020 with carbon fibre deal
Is a carbon fibre Ford Focus on the way? Well, it might sound farfetched now, but under a new co-development deal between Ford and Dow Automotive Systems, carbon fibre is set to be incorporated in the development of many upcoming models. All automotive companies are looking to improve overall fuel […]
Lamborghini SUV could hit production in 2017 – report
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann has revealed to German newspaper Handelsblatt that a new Lamborghini SUV concept will be unveiled at the 2012 Beijing International Auto Exhibition, and that it could go on sale by 2017. The concept version to be revealed in a couple of weeks will be used to […]
‘Rush’ movie by Ron Howard spotted filming Niki Lauda crash scene
As reported last year, Hollywood producer Ron Howard is working on a new film called Rush, which will capture the scene of the 1976 F1 Grand Prix, and the life of legendary F1 racer, Niki Lauda. During the 1976 Nurburgring F1 GP, one of the most famous accidents in F1 […]
Video: 2014 BMW M3 prototype – is that V6 power you hear?
The guys over at Bimmerpost have captured a 2014 BMW M3 prototype out on the Nurburgring undergoing testing. This is the second time we’ve seen a test mule out on the track, and this time we get a decent taste of the new engine note. The development of the next-generation […]
XLR8 smart phone app makes your Holden Barina sound like a HSV
A new smart phone app has been released called XLR8, made by 2XL Games, capable of turning any in-car engine noises into full-blown V8 muscle car sounds. The app works by reproducing the sounds created by your engine, mimicking the same revs. So when you’re idling almost silently at the […]
Lotus fires back at media after various reports and rumours predict future
Lotus is ripping through media today like a tornado. There’s reports of the company going into administration, reports of CEO Dany Bahar going on ‘leave’ (fired), and rumours of Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile interested in buying out Lotus. Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile is the official Lotus importer in China, so […]
2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG officially revealed
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG biturbo V12 ahead of their Beijing Auto show debut in a couple of weeks. The facelifted G-Class will come in two AMG varieties (at least overseas); including a G 63 AMG, and an uber-flagship G 65 […]