Have you been wondering how the new Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 will shape up against their rivals, further still, shape up against each other when put to the test on the track? Best Motoring in Japan are one of the most thorough vehicle testing publications in the world, […]
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Prindiville Lamborghini Aventador J gets a roof, and more power
A British tuning specialist by the name of Prindiville has released its idea of a Prindiville Lamborghini Aventador J. For those who don’t know, the Aventador J is an insane one-off concept car. The J concept is completely nuts, and the perfect Lamborghini really. It’s extremely low – topping out […]
Heico Sportiv 2013 Volvo V40 performance upgrade preview
Even though the new 2013 Volvo V40 is yet to hit the showrooms, aftermarket tuning company Heico Sportiv is already planning some performance upgrades for the svelte new hatch. In standard form, the Volvo V40 – set to go on sale in Australia during the start of 2013 – in […]
BSR Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 tuning kit with 230kW
BSR has developed a tuning program for the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35, taking power out to an STI-crushing 230kW. The program is also available for other 2.0 TFSI-powered Volkswagens and Audis. BSR first started out as a Swedish tuning company specialising in Volvos. Nowadays, the company has expanded to […]
Video: 2012 Nissan GT-R runs 10-second quarter mile (stock)
There’s no doubting the 2012 Nissan GT-R (2013 in some markets) is a quick piece of gear. Here we see just how quick we’re talking, as this stock example rips down the quarter mile in 10.87 seconds. The updated 2012 Nissan GT-R was launched in Australia earlier this month, featuring […]
G-Power E46 BMW M3 supercharger kit with 331kW
Renowned BMW tuner G-Power has released a upgrade kit for the previous-generation E46 BMW M3, taking power out to 331kW. The package also showcases some styling tweaks. In standard form, the E46 M3 features a high-revving naturally aspirated straight-six engine, with six individual throttle bodies, producing 252kW of power. It […]
Mazda3 MPS wins 2012 Targa Tasmania Showroom title
The Mazda Motorsport Mazda3 MPS, driven by Simon and Sue Evans, has won the 2012 Targa Tasmania Showroom title for the fifth-year running. The team also took out the overall 2012 Targa Championship Showroom title, and placed sixth overall. The Mazda3 MPS used in the rally is pretty much to […]
V8 Supercars returns to Eastern Creek Raceway in 2012
The Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) has today announced the V8 Supercars series will return to Eastern Creek Raceway. The rebuilt Sydney circuit will host round nine of the 2012 Championship in late August. The last time V8 Supercars was held at Eastern Creek was back in 2004. After seeing […]