A new high-performance race-ready BMW 2 Series is on the way called the M235i Racing. The new model will be eligible to race in various FIA-certified events, particularly the VLN Endurance series in Europe. Featuring a range of track-focused highlights, the M235i Racing will be part of BMW Motorsport’s new […]
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Video: 2014 Alpina B5 S spotted on the Nurburgring
BMW tuner Alpina has been spotted testing a prototype version of its new B5 S performance sedan around the Nurburgring in Germany. Based on the recently introduced BMW 550i, the Alpina B5 S is set to come with a tweaked version of the factory 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. With 330kW on […]
Volvo S60 V8 Supercar engine revealed
Volvo has unveiled the new V8 engine that will power the Volvo S60 V8 Supercars in next year’s season. The engine has made its debut at the Sydney 500 event, which takes place this weekend. Detailed with lots of carbon fibre, the engine is based on the 4.4-litre naturally aspirated […]
BRABUS 850 6.0 Biturbo is one practical beast
Can you imagine what it would be like to drive a mostly conventional family wagon with 625kW? The crazy folks at BRABUS in Germany have come up with a tuning package based on the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Estate that offers the potential to do exactly that. BRABUS is renowned for […]
ABT Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 ‘Dark Edition’ revealed
Even though the new Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 has only been on sale for a short time, ABT tuning has already come up with an upgrade package, called the ‘Dark Edition’. The kit comes with a number of exterior enhancements to boost the Golf’s visual appeal, including darkened headlights and […]
Hamann Mystere Range Rover gets grey makeover
The Range Rover is already a fairly imposing-looking machine. To amplify the character Hamann has revised its ‘Mystere’ upgrade package which gives the Range Rover an anabolic level of road presence and stature. The kit was originally revealed at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March, however, it was dressed […]
Mark Webber to join Eric Bana at 2015 Bathurst 12-Hour
Former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber has taken to Twitter to announce he will partner Aussie actor Eric Bana at the Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race in 2015. Within days of finishing his F1 career at the Brazilian GP, Webber confirmed he would take part in the race alongside Bana, […]
Loder1899 Ford Fiesta ST tuning kit announced
Redefining the term ‘pocket rocket’, Loder1899 has come up with a neat upgrade package for the already-potent Ford Fiesta ST. Engine power is boosted enough to give it highly credible performance. In its standard form, the Fiesta ST comes with a 1.6-litre EcoBoost turbo four-cylinder producing 134kW and 240Nm. Up […]