After bringing home the gold in the Rally of Sweden a couple of weeks ago, the all-new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car is proving extremely competitive and has taken out the weekend’s Rally of Mexico. This is Volkswagen’s second ever win in WRC. Piloted by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, […]
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 311RS announced in US
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is one of the very best bang-for-your-buck vehicles currently on sale. To amplify its traits, a special version is hitting the market in the US called the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 311RS. Although it’s fitted with loads of aftermarket tuning components, the 311RS is a […]
Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer unveiled at Geneva
Now here’s an interesting iteration of the Toyota 86. It’s a custom ammonia-powered hybrid show car by Marangoni Tyres and it has just been unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Featuring a unique hybrid powertrain, the Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer is powered by a Bigas International […]
RamSpeed Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG with 740hp (video)
RamSpeed has just finished building what is Australia’s first ever Kleemann supercharged Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG. The Sydney-based company has also given the performance SUV a full matt grey wrap and satin black highlights. Starting with the already-lethal previous-generation ML 63 AMG, which comes with the ‘M156’ 6.2-litre naturally aspirated […]
Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo unveiled at Geneva show
Alpina has taken the new BMW 335i, an already great performance car, and made it even more appealing by creating the Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo. It’s being made in both sedan and touring wagon formats. The styling keeps inline with the company’s trademark subtle yet stylish looks thanks to the addition […]
Holden’s van Gisbergen takes pole, Mercedes-Benz struggles
After famously quitting V8 Supercars at the end of the 2012 season, Shane van Gisbergen has become the first driver to score pole position in the Car of the Future era after setting the fastest time in the top 10 shootout in the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide today. The Tekno […]
Hennessey 2013 Ford Focus ST HPE300 with 220kW
Although Hennessey Performance is usually renowned for building really high-powered supercars and muscle machines, the company has developed a package for the more humble 2013 Ford Focus ST called the HPE300 kit. We loved the Focus ST during our review. It offers outstanding performance for a mainstream hatchback, with 0-100km/h […]
Casey Stoner makes his V8 Supercar debut in Red Bull Commodore
Dual MotoGP world champ Casey Stoner has completed his first day of practice in his V8 Supercars debut at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide. Stoner, driving a Red Bull-sponsored Holden Commodore, finished ninth and eighth in the two Dunlop Series sessions By the second session he was 0.698 seconds behind […]