Mercedes-Benz tuner VATH has turned some attention to the awesome new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, and extracted a lot more power from it, and enhanced its visual impact. Starting with the engine. In standard form the SLS comes with a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 engine producing 420kW and 650Nm. After […]
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Video: 2012 Alpina B6 Biturbo hits 334km/h top speed
Based on the BMW 650i Coupe, the 2012 Alpina B6 Biturbo is a super-fast bit of gear. We know that. But it turns out it’s so quick in fact, it actually surpasses the new flagship BMW M6 Coupe. Sport Auto magazine in Germany has put together one of its renowned […]
Video: Ken Block Gymkhana Five: Ultimate Urban Playground
It’s here. After a few teasers and previews, the Ken Block Gymkhana Five video has hit the web. As you may already know, the latest film was shot in the hilly streets of San Francisco. The new video features appearances by Travis Pastrana, as well as Trasher Magazine‘s Jake Phelps. […]
TopCar Porsche Cayenne Vantage GTR2 styling kit
TopCar of Russia has revealed its latest upgrade kit for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Called the Vantage GTR2, the upgrades give the Cayenne a fatter and more aggressive look, with a bespoke new interior. Some will criticise the Cayenne on its styling, saying that it looks a bit ugly. Well, […]
Mark Webber wins 2012 British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone
Australian Mark Webber has become the second driver in 2012 to win two races in F1 after taking victory at the 2012 British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone. Webber beat home the only other dual-winner, Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, after the Spaniard led from pole and for the first 48 […]
Jamie Whincup dominates V8 Supercars at Townsville 400
In what seems to be a common theme in V8 Supercars in 2012, TeamVodafone has finished 1-2 in the Sucrogen Townsville 400 despite rivals Ford Performance Racing dominating qualifying. Reigning champion Jamie Whincup took victory in both races on the North Queensland street circuit, extending his championship points lead. In […]
Video: Ken Block Gymkhana Five – more teasers released
Ken Block is set to release the fifth installment of the famous Gymkhana video series, and has released two more teasers before the full video is released on July 9. As previously revealed, Gymkhana Five is set in the hilly streets of San Francisco. Ken Block wanted to really utlitise […]
Mugen Honda CR-Z Super GT car looks wicked, gets twin-turbo V6
Mugen and Honda have released some details on their new Mugen Honda CR-Z Super GT race car that will compete in this year’s Japanese touring car championship. In its standard form, the CR-Z (review here) is a very sporty little coupe with a fuel efficient hybrid powertrain. It is seen […]