An insane Volkswagen Beetle racing car has hit the Chicago Auto Show, built by Volkswagen and Andretti Autosport. Called the GRC, it’ll compete in the Red Bull Global Rallycross series in the US driven by Tanner Foust and Scott Speed. This thing is nuts. It features a heavily turbocharged VW […]
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New Audi A3 Cabriolet on sale in June
Featuring a sporty new design and an all-wheel drive option for the first time, the new Audi A3 Cabriolet will go on sale in Australia in June. Prices start from $47,300 for the base model and $54,900 at the high end. Audi has ditched the previous hatch-like design in favour […]
Volkswagen Taigun concept updated for Auto Expo in India
Volkswagen has unveiled an updated version of the cute little Taigun compact SUV concept at the Auto Expo in India. It now features a tailgate-mounted spare wheel and an updated rear end. The Taigun concept was created to preview a possible production vehicle for the future. More and more carmakers […]
2014 BMW X3 facelift debuts updated 140kW ’20d’ engine
The facelifted 2014 BMW X3 has been revealed, showcasing new-generation diesel engines, more power, improved fuel economy, and updated styling and interior features. Starting with the styling, BMW has applied its latest design language to the X3, with a perkier set of headlights, lifted cheekbones, a more eye-catching set of […]
Porsche Exclusive 911 Turbo adds bespoke features
Thinking of buying a nice new Porsche 911 Turbo but want more exclusivity? Porsche has released just the thing; the Porsche Exclusive 911 Turbo. It only features a smattering of custom features, mainly a unique Lime Gold Metallic colour scheme. It also showcases some special five-spoke black alloy wheels and […]
Kia GT4 Stinger to hit showrooms by 2015 – report
Remember the Kia GT4 Stinger concept from the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year? A production version has reportedly been confirmed, ready for the market by 2015. There’s been various rumours and reports circulating lately, all centred around the idea of Kia introducing a new sports car. First there was […]
2014 F1 V6 engine sounds vs 2013 F1 V8 engine sounds
F1 fans will enjoy (or not enjoy) this one. It’s a video which was taken at the Jerez testing day for the 2014 Formula One season. More specifically, it compares the sounds of the new 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 layout to last year’s V8 setup. We’re sure the V6s sound quite […]
New Volkswagen V6 TSI appears, Golf R Evo engine?
You know about the Volkswagen Golf R Evo that’s heading to the Beijing show, right? Well, you could be looking at the new V6 TSI engine that powers the ultra hot hatch. This rather mysterious image has just surfaced online. It shows a V6 TSI turbocharged petrol layout. No Volkswagen […]