The first-ever V8 Supercars round in the US will take place in May, using the new Circuit of the Americas track in Texas. It’s now been confirmed the weekend will adopt a similar format to the Pukekohe round in New Zealand. For the V8s, they will use a 3.7km version […]
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Video: Mick Doohan vs Casey Stoner vs David Coulthard
You might remember a few weeks ago it was announced that Mick Doohan, Casey Stoner, and David Coulthard would compete in an unconventional race using an F1 car, a V8 Supercar, and a factory road-legal production car. The event has now surfaced online. With Casey Stoner behind the wheel of […]
Video: Ostberg jumps Ford Fiesta record-breaking 60m on snow
In the hands of World Rally Championship driver Mads Ostberg, a Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team Ford Fiesta WRC car has broken the world record for a car jump distance on the snow. Ostberg took five attempts to complete the jump, soaring an incredible best of 60.48 metres. The car, […]
Kimi Raikkonen wins 2013 Australian F1 GP season starter
After rain-soaked and postponed qualifying sessions, the 2013 Formula One season has kicked off in Australia, with Kimi Raikkonen taking the chequered flag. The Lotus driver made a great effort the entire race after starting in seventh position. Taking home second position was Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso, who started fifth […]
TF-Works Scion FR-S-Toyota 86 ‘Version Select’ kit looks fat
US-based aftermarket auto specialist TF-Works has developed a new bodykit package of the Scion FR-S – the US version of the Toyota 86. Called the Version Select, the kit gives the popular sports coupe a very aggressive and muscular look. Kicking off with a sharp and low front spoiler, made […]
Video: Audi RS 6 breaks on-ice land speed record
Audi and Nokian Tyres have broken the on-ice speed record using a modified Audi RS 6 sedan. The main change made to the car is a set of road-legal Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 studded tyres (255/35R20 97 T XL). Driven by Janne Laitinen, the RS 6 had to be driven on […]
Video: 541kW Volkswagen Golf Mk1 is a ballistic street car
Now this is what you call a sleeper. It’s a humble Volkswagen Golf Mk1 fitted with a heavily tuned 8800rpm 2.0-litre turbo engine. Basically, it’s one of the most powerful street legal front-wheel drive cars in the world. Under the bonnet sits a monster Garrett GTX3582R turbocharger, with an engine […]
2013 Porsche 911 GT3 R update revealed
Porsche has revealed the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 R update, based on the previous-gen 997 911. The freshened version brings obvious widened wheel arches front and rear, as well as a new front tyre package for increased grip. The 911 GT3 R is a pure racing machine. It’s powered by […]