Self-driving technology is all the rage these days, but automotive diehards have surely wondered how this tech could some day translate to the world of tyre-shredding drift machines. Well, wonder no more, because Toyota has released a clip overnight showcasing its latest advances in self-driving and, evidently, self-drifting technology. It’s […]
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Video: 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo – Four-minute Fang (POV)
The latest 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo. What can we say? This is the epitome of super high performance road cars in our opinion. It does everything in the department of driving so well, and it’s comfortable and a bit luxurious, and offers a decent level of practicality. Skeptical? Well, that’s […]
Video: Does ‘sport mode’ make your car quicker across 0-100km/h?
Have you ever wondered if so-called ‘sport modes’ actually make your car quicker? We investigate, using the 2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X, to find out. Aside from outright supercars and special high-powered electric cars, sport modes usually alter settings to do with response and sensitivity of all of the main controls. […]
Video: Extensive Alpina documentary is a must for classic BMW fans
Pull out your textbooks and start taking notes, because this new documentary by Welt on Alpina is officially required viewing for automotive enthusiasts and lovers of classic BMWs. It comes from Welt’s Youtube channel, the video arm of one of Germany’s largest newspapers, Die Welt. It was given unprecedented access […]
Video: Can a gamer tame a 671kW S15 Silvia drift car in real life?
In the past, we’ve seen some of the world’s best simulator drivers translate their virtual skills into the real-world with varying degrees of success. While some succeed, others have struggled to deal with the violent and visceral driving experience. This is where today’s subject comes into the equation, a bloke […]
3 iconic Nissan GT-Rs up for auction, including classic Hakosuka replica
Insurance company Shannons is gearing up for yet another round of auctions, this time with a particularly Japanese flavour. No less than three Nissan GT-R models are headed to auction, including a one-off and exceptionally beautiful ‘Hakosuka’ GT-R replica that was built around a KGC10 Skyline 2000GT Coupe that was […]
Video: 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo – Detailed review (POV)
In the past week or so we’ve been testing Porsche’s latest Taycan Turbo. It is, in our opinion, so far the best electric vehicle we’ve ever driven. But is it sporty enough to live up to the brand’s legendary heritage? Well, in terms of power and performance, emphatically yes. Thanks […]
For sale: Original 1980 Holden VC Commodore HDT Brock, 29,000km
A stunningly mint and all-original 1980 Holden VC Commodore HDT Brock is currently up for sale on social media, with just 29,000km on the clock. Although it is expensive, the price of these things is only likely to go up over time. The car is apparently in excellent condition and […]