Audi has done it again, winning the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race in France. This is Audi’s second win in a row for the LMP1 class, and the company’s 12th win in Le Mans history. The winning R18 was piloted by Loic Duval, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish, […]
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Switzer Nissan GT-R ‘ClubSport’ is the ultimate track package
Switzer Performance has come up with a comprehensive track package for the Nissan GT-R called the ClubSport kit. It turns the already-weapon-grade GT-R into fully fledged track beast. Featuring the ‘Ultimate Street Edition‘ engine setup, with heavily modified components taking power up to the magic 1000hp (746kW) mark, the ClubSport […]
Allan Simonsen dies in Aston Martin crash at 2013 Le Mans
Allan Simonsen has died after crashing the number 95 Aston Martin GTE entry in the 2013 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race, currently underway. The incident occurred just four laps into the annual event. (Image: Not actual vehicle, GTE shown for illustration purposes only) This has been the first fatality […]
2014 Renault F1 1.6 V6 engine unveiled (video)
The sport of Formula One will see many new rules being introduced for the 2014 season, including a change to 1.6-litre V6 engines. Renault has just revealed its iteration of the 1.6-litre turbo V6 engine formula. Featuring technology such as direct injection and a pair of motor generator units, the […]
2014 Nissan ZEOD RC Le Mans car revealed
Nissan has unveiled its 2014 Le Mans race car called the Nissan ZEOD RC. As you might have guessed, the racer uses a predominately electric motor system, and is based on the DeltaWing Le Mans car that debuted last year. Using technology from the Nissan LEAF electric hatch, currently on […]
Wald International Audi A7 Sportback styling kit announced
Wald International, a tuning company usually renowned for modifying Lexus vehicles, has just announced a kit for the sexy Audi A7 Sportback. As usual from Wald, the A7 kit is all about VIP style and class. Equipped with a custom new front bumper bar incorporating special fins and intakes, and […]
Video: Revo Volkswagen T5 breaks Nurburgring van lap record
Volkswagen tuner Revo has broken the Nurburgring van lap record by completing a lap of the famous circuit in a very respectable 9:57.36. The record took on the complete north loop circuit, as opposed to the ‘Bridge to Gantry’ section which is often timed. The previous record for a commercial […]
Novitec Tridente Maserati GranCabrio MC with supercharger kit
Novitec Tridente, renowned Italian vehicle tuner, has announced a powerful new upgrade package for the Maserati GranCabrio MC. The kit enhances the already-exotic styling, as well as engine performance and handling. Under the bonnet, the naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8 engine is fitted with a supercharger unit running 0.4 bar of […]