Renault has reclaimed the Nurburgring front-wheel drive lap record with the new Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R. The super hot hatch posted a cracking time of 7:54.36. What a nice way to introduce a fresh limited edition model. The Trophy-R is a stripped out, two-seat version of the already-spicy R.S. 275. […]
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450kW EKS Audi S1 Rallycross car revealed
Need some inspiration to modify your Audi S1 or even A1? Check out this beast built by EKS. It’s been designed to compete in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. It features a muscly wide-body bodykit with hugely pumped wheel arches front and rear, a large wing at the back and […]
New BMW M4 posts 7:52 Nurburgring lap time
The new BMW M4 has set a quicker lap time around the Nurburgring compared with its V8 predecessor, the M3. Sport Auto magazine managed to post a 7:52 around the circuit as part of its usual test. Although it’s not an official lap time achieved by BMW, it is taken […]
Mercedes-AMG GT 4.0L V8TT revealed (video)
Mercedes-AMG has revealed the new 4.0-litre engine that will power the upcoming GT sports car. It will likely be used in other upcoming Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles later down the track. The engine, codenamed the M178, is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 375kW of power at 6250rpm and 650Nm of torque […]
McLaren P1 GTR confirmed as track-only model
McLaren has announced it will name the upcoming track-only edition of the mighty P1 the P1 GTR, paying tribute to the original McLaren F1 GTR that took victory at Le Mans 20 years ago. The new version will be a strict limited edition model and it will go into production […]
New 2014 Renault Megane R.S. 265 announced
Renault Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the cracking Megane R.S. 265 hot hatch. Two versions are hitting the market, including the 265 Cup and the 265 Cup Premium. Both variants come with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 195kW of power and 360Nm of torque, unchanged from the […]
Mazda reveals new 1.5L turbo-diesel for next Mazda2
Mazda has revealed a new, super-efficient 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine that will make its debut in the next-gen Mazda2. The unit showcases advanced technologies and an impressive torque output. The 1.5-litre four-cylinder, called the SkyActiv-D, is a clean diesel motor that’s pressurised by a variable geometry turbocharger. Intake air flows through […]
2014 Skoda Octavia Elegance 132TSI review (video)
If you’re in the market for a quality mid-size sedan, you need to have a look at this. It’s the new Skoda Octavia Elegance 132TSI. Underneath, it’s a Mk7 VW Golf. On top, it’s a smart five-door sedan with all the luxury and technology you’d expect from a Volkswagen Group […]