Ever since the early days of the Porsche 911, lightness and racing pedigree were always part of the equation. And at the pinnacle of this in the early days was the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS. The latest 368kW/480Nm GT3 RS can trace its roots back to the original. The ducktailed […]
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Cars 3 characters confirmed, stars Lewis Hamilton
More details about Disney and Pixar’s delightful Cars 3 movie, to hit cinemas June 16, have come to light, with more of the characters revealed for the first time. Stars Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo and Armie Hammer will be voicing the characters, with Wilson back as the protagonist Lightning McQueen. […]
Vladimir Putin cancels order for ZIL 4112P, getting ‘Nami’ instead (video)
Vladimir Putin is a polarising figure in the world, a very love-him or hate-him man. Many respect his reticence to aquiesce to the USA and strong leadership, while others have called him out for human rights issues. Whatever you may think of Vlad, one thing’s for sure, he gets around […]
For Sale: Sleeper Subaru Legacy with Chev LS2 V8 engine conversion
We’ve featured our share of crazy engine swaps here at PD, in Australia, New Zealand and plenty in the good ol’ US of A, like today’s Cool Find. A Subaru Liberty wagon is not the first candidate you’d think of for a Chevrolet LS V8 swap, but the hashtag #LStheworld […]
Video: Chevrolet Corvette supercharged to 1050hp vs golf cart in drag race
A C6 Chevrolet Corvette, ProCharged with a centrifugal supercharger making 782kW (1050hp) at the wheels is not something you expect to lose many drag races. Not to exotics, not to most roadcars and most of all, not to a golf cart. Hang on, what? Yep that’s right a golf cart […]
Video: The Fate of the Furious extended trailer released
An extended trailer for the The Fate of the Furious has dropped and at the risk of using every hackneyed cliché in the book, it looks like the most action-packed and explosive one since the movie began. A variety of exotic and modified tuner and muscle cars feature, which has […]
Ford Mustang from 1968 Bullit film found & restored
What was once the star of a 1968 blockbuster chase film was found rotting away in a small Mexican peninsula and has been restored back to its former glory. The iconic Ford Mustang’s claim to fame is the 1968 film Bullit starring Steve McQueen in one of the most recognised […]
2017 Geneva Motor Show highlights – mega gallery
The Geneva Motor Show is easily one of the biggest and most important in the auto industry. Many manufacturers head here to unveil their latest and greatest cars, concepts and ideas. And this year is no different. We’ve put together a huge live gallery for you so you can browse […]