Fiat is apparently working on a powerful new turbo-diesel V8 engine which could be used as an optional power unit for the new Maserati Ghibli. This kind of engine would certainly go down well up against the German rivals, most of which are available with a powerful diesel. According to […]
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Video: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse record speed run
Bugatti has released a video of the official record-breaking top speed run it did with the new Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse WRC. The car hit an incredible 408.84km/h with the roof down, giving it the title as the world’s fastest production convertible. Bugatti only just introduced a special tribute […]
Volkswagen 10-speed DSG auto, 100kW/litre TDI technologies coming
In a fight to cut down emissions and fuel consumption, Volkswagen has announced it is working on new 10-speed DSG auto transmission and a new high-output turbo-diesel engine family. The company also has its sights set on plug-in hybrid, full electric and natural gas technologies. Speaking at the Vienna Motor […]
Ouch: Bugatti Veyron crash in Arizona, during track drive
A Bugatti Veyron, also known as the most epic motor vehicle ever made, has been involved in a nasty little crash in Arizona, USA. The car was being driven on a track at the time. Even though the mighty Veyron, with its 1001PS (736kW), is pretty much the pinnacle performance […]
Monster Sport Toyota Super 86 to take on Pikes Peak (video)
Monster Sport has unveiled its ballistic little project car it will use to compete in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Called the Monster Sport Toyota Super 86, the mutant-looking racer is very loosely based on the popular Subaru/Toyota sports coupe. Resembling almost no relationship with the Toyota 86 […]
Audi TT ultra quattro concept set for Worthersee debut
Audi has announced it will unveil an awesome new concept at the annual Worthersee festival this year called the Audi TT ultra quattro concept. It’s the lightest weight TT road car the company has ever come up with. Featuring a hefty weight reduction of 300kg, the TT’s performance is skyrocketed […]
Maserati considering new Alfa 4C-based sports car – rumour
With Alfa Romeo and Maserati connected through the same parent company – Fiat – it was probably only a matter of time before someone suggested combining the two for a unique new model. Word is now spreading surrounding the idea of Maserati producing a new entry-level model using the technology […]
Porsche Boxster, Cayman, 911 and Cayenne prices slashed
Porsche Cars Australia (PCA) has announced price cuts for almost its entire showroom range (excluding the Panamera). From the Boxster, Cayman, 911, to the Cayenne SUV, there’s reductions of up to $36,300 being put in place. The price cuts come as part of Porsche’s plan to increase local annual sales […]