To celebrate 50 years as a bespoke car manufacturer Alpina has created the ‘Edition 50’, based on the B5 and B6 Bi-Turbo models. These are based on the current BMW 5 Series and 6 Series. Sitting under the bonnet is a revised version of the ’50i’ 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. Performance […]
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Video: EKanooRacing Porsche 911 Turbo runs world record quarter mile
Yesterday, we saw a Nissan GT-R break the world record road-legal quarter mile. Now, a record has been broken by its archenemy, the Porsche 911 Turbo. The 911 Turbo in question is a 997 model, built by Esmotor from Istanbul. Specific details and tuning that has been applied to the […]
2016 Cadillac ATS-V V6TT final specs revealed, class-leading performance
More specific and more accurate specifications have released by GM regarding the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V and its new twin-turbo V6 engine. Originally estimated to produce 339kW, the 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6 actually develops an impressive 346kW of power and 601Nm of torque. This makes it more powerful than the Maserati Ghibli […]
Video: ETS Nissan GT-R posts world record 7.49sec quarter mile
The street registered Nissan GT-R quarter mile world record has been broken once again, with a new time of 7.49 seconds. It was set by an Extreme Turbo Systems (ETS) GT-R during the TX2K event in the US. Extreme Turbo Systems are one of the top guns in GT-R tuning, […]
Lyons Motor Car proposes outrageous 1700hp LM2 Streamliner
Pipe dream or reality? Another proposal for an insane hypercar has hit the airwaves. This time it’s from an American company called Lyons Motor Car. It’s called the LM2 Streamliner. So far only digital renderings have been produced. These are accompanied by some pretty far-fetched facts and figures. In terms […]
2015 BMW 5 Series gets new option packages, 550i phased out
BMW Australia has announced new option packages for the 2015 5 Series, presenting buyers with a potential increase in value across the board. Two main option packages are added to the lineup, including the Professional and Exclusive option packs. The Professional can be had on the 520i, 520d, and 528i, […]
2015 Skoda Octavia Scout 4×4 on sale in Australia from $32,990
The 2015 Skoda Octavia Scout 4×4 has landed in Australia, bringing an updated Haldex all-wheel drive system to the range, a fresh engine lineup, and more equipment across the board. Based on the latest-generation Octavia, which itself is based on Volkswagen Group’s relatively new MQB platform, the Scout 4×4 shows […]
2016 Ford Ranger unveiled, on sale in Australia Q3
The first official images and details of the 2016 Ford Ranger have been revealed. The facelift introduces more advanced technologies, updated diesel engines, and improved economy for some variants. Starting with the design, the 2016 Ranger features a new front end with the most notable highlight being the more prominent […]