There’s the redback spider, the red-bellied black snake, and now this, the red-tipped McChip Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. As the name suggests, the SLS’s engine computer can be modified to boost its venom supply to lethal quantities. Under the bonnet, the 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 is made more energetic thanks to […]
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2013 Shelby Focus ST unveiled at Detroit show
If you thought the latest Focus ST was a potent little pocket rocket, Shelby American – renowned Ford specialist – has unveiled a aggressive new 2013 Shelby Focus ST at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Unfortunately, there’s no speak of a highly boosted powerhouse under the bonnet. […]
TRD Toyota 86 Griffon revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon (video)
The TRD Toyota 86 Griffon concept has been unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan. As previously previewed, the modified 86 has been setup for cracking time attacks out on the track. Helping the 86 to improve its track times drastically is a set of carbon fibre panels, […]
Video: MINI Countryman attempts first-ever unassisted backflip
Not happy with the stunt itself, MINI and stunt driver Guerlain Chicherit decided a better thing to do would be to attempt a backflip, unassisted, using only the accelerator and brakes. It sounds very tricky, because it probably is. It’s also the first of its kind, ever, as far as […]
Wald International Toyota LandCruiser is one fat machine
Here’s something you probably don’t see everyday. It’s a body styling upgrade kit for the Toyota LandCruiser. Developed by Wald International, the ‘Black Bison’ package certainly adds some flare to the off-roader. From the front the Wald International Black Bison kit adds an aggressive new front bumper bar complete with […]
TRD Toyota 86 Griffon concept headed for Tokyo Auto Salon
Toyota Racing Development is planning on unveiling a special TRD Toyota 86 Griffon concept car at the upcoming 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon later this month. A teaser image gives us a quick glimpse at the tuned version out on the track. Limited details are available on the concept at this […]
Video: Ken Block Gymkhana Five – the making of
DC Shoes has released a cool video showcasing the making of the epic Gymkhana Five video with Ken Block, released earlier this year. Going behind the scenes, the video gives us all an idea of how much work goes into the crazy compilations. Gymkhana Five: Ultimate Urban Playground, as you […]
Milan Abarth previewed – 1268kW supercar (video)
Milan Supercars, an Austrian niche carmaker, has released a preview video showcasing an intriguing new supercar it has come up with. Called the Milan Abarth, the lightweight racer features a colossal horsepower rating of up to 1700hp. That’s 1268kW. And as you might have guessed, the car is light, tipping […]