A new 2014 ‘F80’ BMW M3 has been put on the dyno and, as no surprise, the car actually makes more power than what BMW M quotes. This isn’t the first time the company has underrated its cars. You might remember a couple of years ago a stock BMW M5 […]
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2015 Ford Focus ST reveal at Goodwood, ‘ST-D’ diesel confirmed
Ford will unveil the new 2015 Ford Focus ST at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, showcasing updating styling, new technologies, and a new diesel engine option. Ford has confirmed the new model will be available with a diesel engine for the very first time. Specifications are being withheld […]
Drag race: 2014 Ford Falcon G6E vs 2014 Kia Koup Turbo
Just for fun we’ve put together a quick video showing the difference in straight-line performance between raw Aussie cubic inches versus new-age turbo tech. Specifically, a battle between the 2014 Ford Falcon G6E and 2014 Kia Cerato Koup Turbo. Both are automatic, only the Ford is rear-wheel drive and the […]
Audi A4 Ambition announced, new entry-level quattro
Audi Australia is introducing a new entry-level variant of the popular quattro A4 called the Ambition, which allows customers to get into a quattro for much less than before. The local arm of the company says the new model is ideal for those who are thinking of buying the Audi […]
2015 Volkswagen Passat details revealed in leaked presentation
Details of the next-gen 2015 Volkswagen Passat have been accidentally revealed in a presentation that leaked out early, revealing the revised engine lineup, dimensions, safety technology, and some interior features. The new Passat isn’t set to debut until next month, but as we can see it will be something to […]
Beastly Volkswagen Beetle GRC set for World Rallycross
We haven’t seen a Volkswagen Beetle in motorsport for a while. This GRC edition more than makes up for it though. With huge performance on tap, it’ll compete in the World Rallycross championship this year. Based on the humble VW Beetle, the GRC edition uses a 1.6-litre TSI turbo four-cylinder […]
Rhys Millen tears up Washington, gymkhana style
As a way of building up some excitement for the World Rallcross round in Washington D.C. this weekend, Red Bull Racing has, with the help of Rhys Millen and the Hyundai Veloster rally car, made a mess of the US city in a new gymkhana/Ken Block type video. Wouldn’t be […]
Mark Higgins’s Isle of Man lap record in new Subaru WRX
Remember Mark Higgins breaking the motor vehicle lap record at Isle of Man, again? Subaru has released a video capturing some of the lap highlights. The record was achieved in a lightly modified 2014 Subaru WRX, with retuned suspension and extra safety features.