MINI has released the official time trial video of the MINI Cooper JCW GP car lapping the famous Nurburgring in Germany. The JCW GP is the company’s fastest and most powerful vehicle ever made. Setting a time of 8:23, the MINI Cooper JCW GP is quicker than a Lotus Exige […]
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2013 Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR – meanest-looking in the field?
Chevrolet has revealed its 2013 Nationwide race car which will compete in next year’s series. The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR could be one of toughest-looking vehicles in the field, showing muscly similarities as seen on the production car. Featuring all the usual body enhancements of a NASCAR, the Camaro can […]
Video: Toyota GT 86 ‘Drift Sprint’ with Keiichi Tsuchiya, Autocar, Top Gear
Toyota UK has put together a little competition of sorts with the new Toyota 86. As a way of kicking it all off, ‘Drift King’ Keiichi Tsuchiya was called in to demonstrate how it’s done, with Autocar‘s Steve Sutcliffe and Top Gear‘s Ollie Marriage also setting a benchmark. Basically, Toyota […]
Alpha-N BMW M3 (E92) performance upgrade looks wicked
Alpha-N in Germany has unveiled its latest project car; the Alpha-N BMW M3, base on the current E92 model. It features some very stealthy and wickedly black body enhancements, and increased engine power. In its standard form the BMW M3 comes with a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 309kW […]
Craig Lowndes does first V8 Supercar laps at Sydney Motorsport Park
TeamVodefone Holden V8 Supercar driver Craig Lowndes has hit the newly refurbished Easter Creek Raceway, now called the Sydney Motorsport Park, for the very first time to test it out. The circuit is getting ready for round nine of the 2012 V8 Supercars series, taking place next month. Lowndes took […]
LoveFab Honda NSX 1000hp race car prepares for Pikes Peak
Check out this for an insane build. Built by LoveFab in the US, this special Honda NSX rally car will compete in this year’s Pike Peak International Hill Climb, scheduled for August 12. With an extensive and impressive range of aero enhancements, and a full tubular chassis, this Honda NSX […]
Fernando Alonso wins 2012 German F1 Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso has taken the win at the 2012 German Formula One Grand Prix, further securing his leadership in points. Australian Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber came in with an eighth place. The Hockenheim event got off to a shaky start for Red Bull, with the FIA […]
Fox Marketing Scion FR-S project car preview
Fox Marketing in the US is creating a special Scion FR-S project car featuring various modifications. The company has released a preview on what the car will look like. The Scion FR-S is the US brand’s version of the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, using a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine linked […]