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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
VATH Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster with 515kW
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 […]
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, […]