The expression ‘just what the doctor ordered’ couldn’t be more fitting here if it tried. Opel Australia has announced that a complete OPC (Opel Performance Centre) range will be joining the showroom early next year, including the Opel Corsa OPC and Opel Insignia OPC. The Astra GTC OPC has previously […]
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Video: McLaren P1 prototype spotted with deep V8 rumble
McLaren has been spotted once again testing a prototype version of the upcoming McLaren P1 hypercar. This time we get a clear indication of what the V8 engine sounds like. Although the P1 is powered by a hybrid setup, with KERS (kinetic energy recovery system), it’s good to know it’ll […]
2013 Skoda Octavia revealed
The all-new and rather striking 2013 Skoda Octavia has been revealed, showing off a very modern and even muscular exterior design. The new model also packs more interior space and more efficient engines than the outgoing version. Skoda is calling the design refined, clear, and precise, and we think the […]
2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class revealed in leaked images UPDATE
Official images of the 2013/2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have been leaked online, presumably just ahead of the new model’s proper unveiling. The model comes with facelifted styling, a range of new more fuel efficient engines, and up to 11 new driving assistance programs. Full details on the assistance systems are yet […]
Volkswagen Polo WRC car unveiled (video)
After showing us the special Polo R WRC road car over the weekend in Monaco, Volkswagen also revealed the 2013 Polo WRC car that will compete in next year’s championship. The rally car has been developed with the help of rally legend Carlos Sainz, and it took the team over […]
Volkswagen Polo R WRC special edition gets Golf GTI 2.0L turbo
To meet FIA homologation rules as part of VW’s plans to enter the WRC next year, the company has announced it will produce 2500 special edition Volkswagen Polo R WRC cars for the road. The special editions will be made in left-hand drive only, ruling out any chances of the […]
SSC Ultimate Aero production ends, Tuatara arriving in 2013
American hypercar maker SSC (Shelby SuperCars) is building the last ever Ultimate Aero to make way for the new Tuatara next year. The last example will be an XT special edition. The Ultimate Aero has been around since 2006. It previously held the Guinness World Record for having the highest […]
SchwabenFolia Volkswagen Golf R performance upgrade
German tuning company, SchwabenFolia, has developed a neat tuning package for the current Mk6 Volkswagen Golf R, just in time before the new Mk7 arrives next year. The Golf R, as you probably know, is the most powerful Golf currently on the market. It comes with a 2.0-litre TFSI direct-injected […]