The Ferrari 458 Spider has made its local debut at the 2012 Australian F1 Grand Prix over the weekend. The stunning drop-top version of the 458 is now available, with prices starting at $590,000. Featuring the same high-revving 4.5-litre V8 as the 458 Italia coupe, the Ferrari 458 Spider produces […]
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Video: 2014 BMW M3 prototype chased at over 200km/h by 1 M Coupe
In Germany, carmakers can test their vehicles right up near their top speeds on some public highways, as seen here with this 2014 BMW M3 prototype being chased by an enthusiastic BMW 1 M Coupe driver. By the looks of it, the next M3 will have little trouble shaking off […]
McLaren F1 successor not targeting Bugatti Veyron top speed
At the recent McLaren showroom launch in Sydney, company boss Ron Dennis revealed the new ‘mega Mac’ McLaren F1 successor – dubbed the McLaren P12 – won’t be built strictly targeting outright top speed. Instead it will offer more performance and possibly improved fuel economy over the current MP4-12C. Instead […]
Volkswagen Jetta CC ‘junior Passat CC’ on the way – report
Volkswagen is set to be working on a smaller version of the Passat CC, possibly called the Volkswagen Jetta CC. It will be based on the new MQB platform, which also underpins the upcoming Golf, showcasing a four-door coupe layout. According to an Autocar report in the UK, the new […]
Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari museum featuring Enzo’s home
Ferrari has opened a new museum called the Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari in Modena, the city where Ferrari was born. Not only where Ferrari the company was born, but where Enzo Ferrari himself was born. The museum features Enzo’s childhood home. Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari is a showcase of the life […]
Video: Toyota GT 86 crash already
A video has emerged showing what is possibly the first ever Toyota GT 86 crash. It’s a very light hit with some barriers in Tokyo. It occurred after a demonstration run with donuts went a bit wrong. The crash occurred at a Japanese theme park called Mega Web, which allows […]
Volvo V60 T5 Ocean Race limited editions announced
Volvo Australia is introducing a new limited edition range, available as the Volvo V60 T5 Ocean Race, Volvo XC60 D5 Ocean Race, and the Volvo XC70 D5 Ocean Race, all celebrating the V0lvo Ocean Race which has just landed in Auckland, New Zealand. Each model is based on the respective […]
2013 Porsche Boxster S laps the Nurburgring in 7:58?
An image taken at a recent press launch event appears to reveal the new 2013 Porsche Boxster S is able to lap the Nurburgring in just 7:58. This would make it 12 seconds a lap quicker than the outgoing model. Although Porsche hasn’t made any official announcements that we are […]