Images of the new BRABUS SLS 700 Biturbo Roadster have been revealed. This is the heavily tuned drop-top version of the BRABUS SLS 700 Biturbo coupe, based on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. As the title suggests, the SLS Roadster no longer produces a measly 563hp, using its factory 6.2-litre naturally […]
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DeLaVilla Porsche Cayman R1 Widebody kit and tune
A French tuning company has come up with an interesting DeLaVilla Porsche Cayman R1 Widebody kit. The Porsche Cayman already offers a fairly wide and low stance, but this kit amplifies the trait to even fatter levels. You may not have heard of DeLaVilla, as we haven’t either, but the company […]
Video: Chevrolet Corvette crash involves nasty gutter hit
This Chevrolet Corvette crash provides a lesson on how not to park your car. Unfortunately, the Corvette demonstrates this by taking a hard hit up against the gutter during a recent autocross event in the US. It all happens quite quickly; one minute you’re driving fine, the next, you’re sliding […]
DMC Ferrari California 3S Silver Carbon Fibre kit with 446kW
German exotic supercar tuning specialist DMC has released the DMC Ferrari California 3S Silver Carbon Fibre kit. The package includes an engine tune that takes power to 446kW. Sitting perfectly on a set of staggered-size ADV1 21-inch front and 22-inch alloy wheels, the 3S Silver Carbon Fibre looks both stylish […]
2012 Summernats Citycruise to reintroduce ‘Supercruise’ event
The Summernats Supercruise event is set to return as the 2012 Summernats Citycruise at Summernats 25 in Canberra next year. The original segment of the car festival was cancelled after various incidents in the early 1990s. The 2012 Summernats Citycruise will take place on the streets of Canberra, just like […]
Video: 913hp BMW M5 turbo overcomes tyres in any gear
Ever wondered what happens when 681kW (913hp) is put through to the rear wheels all at once? This 913hp BMW M5 turbo shows what can happen when lots and lots of power meets nowhere near enough tyre traction. Translated from a dutch website as best as we and Google Translate […]
Jaguar E-Type wins ‘Restoration of the Year’ award
A classic Jaguar E-Type has been crowned the ‘Restoration of the Year’ winner after being completely rebuilt by Classic Motor Cars in the UK (CMC). A panel of judges, including Jay Leno, Derek Bell, and Lady Susie Moss, ranked the mint Jag the best after it was put through a […]
BMW M Performance attending 2011 Essen Motor Show
BMW Performance and BMW M Performance have announced they will be attending the 2011 Essen Motor Show, presenting a range of upgrade tuning options. Similar to the just finished 2011 SEMA Show, the 2011 Essen Motor Show is for tuning specialists, brands and aftermarket products. It showcases some of the […]