Toyota Motorsports has revealed its new electric weapon it will run in the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb next month, called the Toyota EV P002. The special racer is based on the Radical SR3 track car, only it’s powered by a 42kWh lithium-ceramic battery feeding power into two electric […]
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Underground Racing Lamborghini Aventador twin-turbo with 1200hp (video)
Renowned Lamborghini tuner Underground Racing has developed an insane performance upgrade for the already insane Lamborghini Aventador, adding twin turbochargers to the V12. This is the company’s first ever twin-turbo Aventador build, and likely one of the first in the world. The company says it has been developing the kit […]
Vodafone to end Triple Eight sponsorship after 2012
Mobile juggernaut Vodafone has announced it will end its title sponsorship of champion V8 Supercars team Triple Eight at the end of the 2012 season. Vodafone have made major cutbacks in their sponsorship budget, with Cricket Australia also getting the chop. Vodafone took over from Betta Electrical as the major […]
Greg Murphy in doubt for Bathurst
Holden driver Greg Murphy is in doubt for the next four rounds of the V8 Supercars after suffering more back problems. Murphy had surgery earlier in the year after a huge accident during Sunday qualifying at the season-opening Clipsal 500. He’ll now have to have a second operation in Melbourne, next […]
Robert Kubica almost set to drive again after arm surgery
The road to recovery for Renault F1 driver Robert Kubica is continuing after the Pole recently had surgery on his arm to improve its mobility. Kubica had a horrifying crash at the Andora Rally in a Super-2000-style rally car in Italy in February 2011. He’s had multiple surgeries since, the […]
Lexus IS F CCS-R Circuit Club Sport Race version revealed
Lexus has pulled the wraps of the Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sport Race (CCS-R) just before its debut at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in July. The special version adds aero revisions, and drops 300kg. As previously previewed in the TRD IS F CCS, the Lexus IS […]
SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women winner announced
Remember the SEMA Build Powered by Women competition from a few weeks ago? Out of the three finalists, the ‘High Gear’ build by Jennifer Seely of Ford Motor Company has been voted the winner. The car will be built and will go on display at the SEMA show later this […]
Mount Panorama circuit to recieve $3 million to improve facilities
Australia’s most famous circuit, Mount Panorama, Bathurst, will receive $3 million from the Federal Government to improve its facilities and possibly build a second circuit configuration. Simon Crean, Minister for Regional Australia, announced the grant earlier today which is part of the $200 million second stage of the five-year Regional […]