The mutant Peugeot 2008 DKR Dakar rally car has been revealed, ready to compete in the famously arduous cross-country rally event next year. It might not carry over many components or design details from the road-going 2008, however, it will represent Peugeot at the big event. The last time the […]
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2015 Volkswagen Passat revealed
Volkswagen has revealed the new 2015 Passat and Passat wagon, showcasing a fresh design inside and out, a new range of turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol engines, and revised dimensions for increased interior space. Starting with the engine lineup, Volkswagen is introducing a twin-turbo diesel 2.0 TDI producing as much as 177kW. […]
2015 MINI John Cooper Works to offer 172kW – report
MINI is set to give the next John Cooper Works variants a decent boost in power thanks to the company’s latest 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine. According to sources speaking with Autocar, the next-gen JCW will produce around 172kW of power and up to 350Nm of torque. This would make it […]
2015 Volkswagen Passat moving up-market, debuts Thursday
The next-gen 2015 Volkswagen Passat will be revealed on Thursday (Friday AEST), showcasing all-new levels of technology for the popular mid-sizer. Volkswagen is going further than that though, as it wants the new model to step away and above the normal sedan segment. Yep, the new Passat will be more […]
Radical working on hydrogen-fuelled Ford EcoBoost race car
Radical, the niche sports car manufacturer that’s renowned for creating track cars, has announced ambitious plans to introduce a hydrogen-powered RXC-based race car. More interestingly, it will use a conventional combustion engine to convert hydrogen into energy. It’s a project being undertaken by Cranfield University in the UK and Radical. […]
DMC Lamborghini Aventador LP988 Edizione GT is insane
Some tuners go for a discreet theme while others go a bit crazy. The latest package from DMC can only be described as completely bonkers. It’s for the already-mental Lamborghini Aventador. With a name like ‘LP998 Edizione GT’ you just know it’s not going to be a timid little hatchback. […]
Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo previews future design
Aston Martin has jumped on the Sony PlayStation Gran Turismo bandwagon and designed a special DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo concept for the popular console game. It made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, currently underway. This is one of the most spectacular Aston Martin concepts we’ve ever seen. […]
McLaren 650S GT3; improved handling, more adjustable
As suspected, McLaren was planning to unveil the new 650S GT3 race car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new model replaces the MP4-12C GT3 racer. McLaren says a number of changes have been made to the new model to help optimise handling and boost overall safety. It also […]