Even though the new Volvo V40 only just went on sale at the start of this year, tuning company Heico Sportiv and Pirelli tyres have already collaborated for a new tuning package for the sharp new hatch. Strangely, the kit has been developed for the entry-level V40 T3 variant, which […]
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Autotech Engineering Nissan 370Z twin-turbo kit: Stage 3 (370kW )
If you’re not satisfied with the grunt of your Nissan 370Z, Autotech Engineering offers a twin-turbo kit that boosts performance to 370kW. Autotech Engineering Nissan 370Z Stage 3 twin-turbo kit – information on kit: The Nissan 370Z features a 3.7-litre V6 that produces 245kW and 363Nm in factory guise, and […]
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peaks racer gets Red Bull livery
The full racing colour scheme of the ballistic Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak rally has been revealed, less than two months from its big hill climb in Colorado. Up until now, the 208 T16 racer has only ever been seen in raw carbon fibre. The striking livery features the traditional […]
Video: Vettel and Coulthard drive unfinished Russian F1 circuit
F1 champion Sebastian Vettel and former F1 driver David Coulthard recently toured the unfinished upcoming Russian F1 circuit, called Sochi International Street Circuit. The new track will be incorporated into the 2014 Formula One calendar. As you can see in the video below, the boys have a bit of fun […]
Hennessey 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 HPE650 kit with 485kW (video)
Hennessey Performance in the US has come up with a tuning package for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 V8 monster, called the HPE650 kit. The muscle SUV is able to cover the quarter mile in just 12.6 seconds. Featuring a naturally aspirated 6.4-litre HEMI V8 in standard form, the SRT8 […]
Horsepower Factory Subaru WRX 2007-2013 Type 2 kit: 35kW gain
Horsepower Factory offers Subaru Impreza WRX owners the opportunity to give their car a meatier exhaust note, improved performance, and improved fuel efficiency. Horsepower Factory Subaru WRX 2007-2013 Type 2 35kW kit – information on kit: The Subaru Impreza WRX is, hands down, one of the best bang-for-your-buck cars currently […]
Video: Sebastien Loeb’s first test drive in the Peugeot 208 T16
Nine-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb will take on this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event in a ballistic Peugeot 208 T16 rally car. The champ has just test driven the car for the first time. For a WRC number one driver to say a car goes like a rocket, […]
Video: Red Bull Mazda RX-7 in epic 10.4km mountain drift in NZ
New Zealand drift star Mike Whiddett, also known as Mad Mike, recently drifted up the Crown Range in New Zealand for an epic new drift video for Red Bull. The run was 10.4km in length, incorporating 47 corners, all of which were driven sideways. The Crown Range is located in […]