A new tuning program has been developed for the 991 Porsche 911 Turbo by TechArt. It adds more style in every department, improved aero, and more engine performance. Featuring a distinct TechArt theme, the bodykit comprises a new active front lip spoiler which extends from a revised front bumper bar, […]
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Holden Barina RS review (video)
Holden has stormed into the mild hot hatch segment with this, the first-ever Barina RS. As the name suggests, this car is looking to impress with sporty details, plenty of equipment, and extra zing with the beefiest engine ever fitted to the local nameplate. Although it’s a fresh badge for […]
Opel Astra OPC EXTREME; fastest Astra ever
Opel and Vauxhall have unveiled a crazy Astra OPC/VXR ‘Extreme’ concept car derived from last year’s Astra Cup racing car. It will make its public debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March. Showcasing a wild bodykit with huge front and rear spoilers, the concept takes its inspiration from […]
2014 Toyota HiLux now on sale in Australia
Toyota Australia has announced the updated 2014 Toyota HiLux, offering new features, more safety, and an extensive 22-variant lineup. The highlight change for Australia’s most popular ute is the shift from a four-star ANCAP safety rating to the full five-star rating. It joins only a few other utes on the […]
Nissan DIG-T R 1.5-litre 3cyl turbo packs 298kW
Talk about extracting every ounce of performance from a compact unit. This is Nissan’s new 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder racing engine which will be used in the updated ZEOD RC pointed race car. A lot of carmakers seem to be jumping on board the 1.5-litre three-cylinder bandwagon, including Ford, BMW, and […]
New 2014 Volkswagen Polo revealed
In a bit of a surprise move, Volkswagen has taken the wraps of the new 2014 Volkswagen Polo. It showcases new technologies, improved efficiency, and some exterior styling updates. Only preliminary details have been revealed at this stage, however, the company says the new model will feature advanced systems that […]
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 review (video)
As far as new hot hatches go, the 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 is an important one. There is a lot riding on this car. It needs to rekindle the spirit of the original ‘hot hatch’; the 1976 Mk1 GTI
Audi S3 ‘Plus’ on the way, most powerful 2L – rumour
Audi is apparently thinking of introducing a hotter ‘Plus’ version of the cracking Audi S3 performance compact. Rumour has it Audi is working on significantly upgrading the ‘EA888’ 2.0-litre TFSI engine for such a model. It’s understood Audi is using the help of Friedrich Eichler, former Mercedes AMG head of […]