RENNtech has developed a stage 1 tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG, with its neck-snapping 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder. Thanks to a simple plug-in engine computer module, customers can boost the CLA 45’s engine performance by over 15 per cent. In standard form the 2.0-litre turbo produces 265kW of power […]
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GP EXEC announces spectacular UAE driving tour for 2015
Our good friends over at GP EXEC Driving Experiences have announced a whopper of a track day tour for next year; the Arabian Gulf Driving Experience in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Yep, this will be a true world-class tour in nothing lower than five-star luxury. Interested punters will have the […]
Nissan Playstation GT Academy qualifying opens in Australia
Fancy yourself as a racing car driver? Nissan and Playstation are looking for the next gamer-to-racer to join their list of GT Academy winners, with qualifying now open for Australian gamers. Qualifying is now live in Australia for the 2014 season of the Nissan Playstation GT Academy. Beginning in 2008, […]
Video: New world’s quickest Nissan GT-R runs 7.81 seconds
The record for the quickest Nissan GT-R in the world has just been reset by the Extreme Turbo Systems GT-R, running a quarter mile in an astonishing 7.81 seconds. It’s unknown how much power the machine is producing, however, it is powerful enough to fend off the previous record-holder; the […]
Icon Land Rover Defender 90, with 6.2 Chev V8
The little Land Rover Defender 90 is regarded as one of the most rugged, rough and ready off-road vehicles on sale today. One of its only drawbacks is the rather gutless diesel engine. That’s where a package like this could come in handy. Built by a US company called Icon, […]
Upgraded HSV Gen-F GTS hits 503kW at the wheels
Released late last year, the new 430kW HSV Gen-F GTS is a very powerful sedan straight out of the factory, however, there’s always room for improvement. C and A Auto Fashion have just finished upgrading a Gen-F GTS. The only requests the customer had were that it needs be easy […]
Mazda MX-5 gets a monster 2JZ engine conversion
Here’s an interesting creation. We all know the MX-5 is a great driver’s car but it could do with a bit more power. How about a Toyota 2JZ engine under the bonnet? Oh boy. Yep, this little lightweight sports roadster has undergone some surgery, and now it has a 2JZ-GTE […]
Honda Mean Mower officially fastest mower in the world
Some may remember the insane Honda Mean Mower built by Honda and Top Gear. The crazy garden tool has just smashed the world record, officially becoming the fastest lawnmower in the world. Top Gear Magazine‘s Piers Ward was gutsy enough to straddle the 1000cc beast and hit an average top […]