Lexus has finally revealed the insane Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) Lexus Sports 650 project car. The seriously high performance creation is based on the outgoing Lexus LS flagship. Most of the details have already been uncovered, including specs on the 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that lies beneath the bonnet. It produces […]
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US 2014 Ford Fiesta ST revealed, gets 147kW 1.6L EcoBoost
Ford US has revealed the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST. The performance compact hatch will compete in the US market with the likes of the Fiat 500 Abarth and the MINI Cooper S, sporting a 147kW EcoBoost engine. Although the Australian-spec version has already been revealed, this is the first […]
New Nissan 200SX to feature 1.6 or 1.8 turbo – rumour
With Toyota and Subaru pretty much leading the way in the rear-wheel drive sub-$40k sports coupe segment, it isn’t hard to see why Nissan would be thinking of reintroducing the Nissan 200SX. More rumours are starting to come through on such a model. There’s some evidence getting around suggesting Nissan […]
2013 Hennessey Venom GT gets power tweak to 1500hp
You can’t talk about outright performance and horsepower machines without mentioning the Hennessey Venom GT. It’s an American supercar loosely based on the Lotus Exige, and now, with the 2013 model, it’s more powerful than ever. For the new 2013 model, the engine has been tweaked to a far from […]
Koenigsegg Agera One:1 has a 1hp:1kg power-to-weight
More details have come through on the epic Koenigsegg Agera One:1. As the name suggests, the special edition will offer a power-to-weight ratio of 1hp:1kg. This means power will be bumped up from the ‘normal’ Agera R while weight could also drop. According to international reports, the One:1 will come […]
Audi TT ‘GT3’ lightweight version on the way – report
For the next-generation Audi TT sports car, a new lighter weight version is set to be part of the lineup. It’s understood it will showcase a stripped-back, and more focused range of components, like a GT3 track car. (Audi TT RS Plus pictured) Speaking with Autocar in the UK recently, […]
TMG Lexus TX-650 Essen show debut confirmed with teasers
Lexus has confirmed that its special one-off TMG Lexus TX-650 project car will be officially unveiled at the 2012 Essen Motor Show in December. The company has released a few teaser images onto its Facebook page to build up anticipation. The teaser images are kind of pointless really since an […]
Citroen DS3 prices cut by $2000, now drive-away from $24,990
Citroen is celebrating 200,000 worldwide sales of the sporty little Citroen DS3. To mark the occasion, the local arm has slashed prices providing savings of $2000 across the board. The DS3 is available in two trim levels; the DStyle and DSport. The DStyle comes with a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre four […]