Walkinshaw Performance has announced the W507 package for the LSA 6.2-litre supercharged Gen-F GTS, which will be available through the company’s national dealer networks as of today. The kit consists of a pulley upgrade kit, ceramic coated headers and catalytic converters, a dual active cat-back exhaust, a new cold air […]
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Fernando Alonso & Jenson Button confirmed for McLaren-Honda F1 team
It’s official, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso have signed up to drive for McLaren for the 2015 Formula One season. Button will be on his sixth season with the team. With Sebastian Vettel signing up with Ferrari, there were a lot of rumours circulating about where Alonso will go. But […]
ACCIONA EcoPowered racer to be first EV to compete in Dakar
Renewable energy company ACCIONA has lifted the veil on its 100 per cent electric EcoPowered rally racer which will compete in the 2015 Dakar rally, venturing 9000km through Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. The Dakar Rally is arguably one of the most tumultuous, challenging and fiercely competitive races in the automotive world, […]
Audi considering entering F1 in 2017, to rival Mercedes – report
It seems the German giant could be getting a little tired of its Le Mans dominance, with company sources telling Automotive News Europe that Audi is “seriously” looking into an F1 entry, which could happen in 2016 or 2017. Former Ferrari Scuderia boss Stefano Domenicali is currently conducting a feasibility […]
Video: Sebastian Vettel goes for his first Ferrari F1 drive
As we know, Sebastian Vettel has swapped his Redbull colours for Rosso Corsa and will drive for Ferrari from the 2015 Formula One season. The company has just released a video of his debut drive in a Ferrari F1 car. Vettel was unable to compete in the post-season testing in […]
V8 Supercars ‘Gen2’ rule changes for 2017 confirmed
V8 Supercars has announced that as of 2017 the sport will open itself to new engine and body configurations, and the cars must be based on road-going models sold in Australia – similar to the current setup. Called the Gen2 Supercar, the series will be “designed to be more relevant […]
Novitec announces extensive program for Rolls-Royce Wraith
Novitec’s Spofec division has developed a kit for the Rolls-Royce Wraith that is sure to get owners of the luxury vehicle excited – that is if they’re not already happy with the high level of performance and styling on offer. One of the most elegant coupes in the world, the Wraith […]
Posaidon RS 850 tuning kit boosts Mercedes E 63 AMG to 1300Nm
Not happy with your Mercedes E 63 AMG S’s 800Nm torque figure? German tuner Posaidon has come up with a performance kit that pushes power well beyond the factory figures thanks to some new mechanical parts and electronic trickery. In standard form the W212 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG S produces […]