The first Lexus LFA featuring a chrome wrap in Australia will make its debut appearance at the 2012 Meguiar’s MotorEx car show this weekend. The $700,000 supercar is one of only 10 in the country. It’s fast becoming the latest trend all over the world, wrapping cars, from tinted coloured […]
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Switzer F900 Porsche 911 Turbo is a flex-fuel monster
High-end tuning company Switzer has announced a new fire-breathing package; the Switzer F900 Porsche 911 Turbo. The extensive performance kit is able to run on up to 85 per cent ethanol (E85). Starting out with the Porsche 911 Turbo, a supercar in its own right, the Switzer F900 features the […]
2013 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 1 and Spec 2 revealed
Some may remember the wicked Autosport Dynamics Ford Mustang RTR-C from earlier this year, showcasing a full carbon fibre body. The 2013 Ford Mustang RTR version has now been revealed. Although it’s not covered in carbon fibre, the 2013 Ford Mustang RTR can be had in two different forms; the […]
Video: Electric 1995 BMW M3 Pikes Peak racer test drive
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive a very high performance electric vehicle? Pikes Peak veteran Bill Caswell has just sampled a special electric 1995 BMW M3 (EV) racer that will be competing in this year’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb. You may remember the car from […]
Wald International Lexus CT 200h Black Bison kit previewed
It might be a hybrid but it hasn’t stopped aftermarket specialists from modifying the CT200h. The Wald International Lexus CT200h Black Bison kit looks pretty mean for an eco special. It is being prepared for the China Auto Salon in October. Showcasing mostly styling upgrades, as far as we know, […]
WIMMER Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG wagon gets huge power boost
Are you after a powerful shaggin’ wagon? The standard Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate is already a serious bit of kit, however, tuning company WIMMER Rennsporttechnik has other ideas. In standard form the C 63 comes with a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing 336kW of power, or 358kW with the […]
Why Mark Webber knocked back Ferrari F1 deal to stay at Red Bull
Australian F1 driver Mark Webber says he wants to continue racing in Formula One beyond 2013 after signing another one year deal with team Red Bull Racing. In his latest column for the BBC, Webber said he did have talks with Ferrari about joining good friend Fernando Alonso, but decided […]
Video: Toyota 86 helps form Toyota Emirates Drifting Team
Toyota has launched its own drifting team in the United Arab Emirates called the Toyota Emirates Drifting Team, assigning the help of local drift champion Ahmed Al Ameri, and the new Toyota 86. Said drift champ has been competing in the local championship in a Lexus SC. His commitment to […]