Nissan has been spotted testing a couple of peculiar Nissan GT-R prototypes out on the Nurburgring in Germany. A model update isn’t expected for at least a year, so it’s unclear what Nissan is up to here. The two prototypes could be test beds for the 2014 model GT-R. Nissan […]
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Volkswagen Polo R production car to debut at Geneva
Volkswagen will unveil the all-new high performance Volkswagen Polo R at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March. This will be the company’s smallest super-hot hatch, at least before the Up! GT comes along later next year. Ulrich Hackenberg, Volkswagen head of research, recently confirmed the new model will debut […]
BRABUS Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake upgrades announced
Mercedes-Benz tuning giant BRABUS has developed upgrade packages for the sleek new Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake. Upgrades span from serious engine power gains to subtle yet distinctive styling tweaks. Starting with the engines, BRABUS provides tunes for the CLS 350 CDI Blue EFFICIENCY through the use of an ECO PowerXtraD6S […]
Opel Astra GTC OPC on sale in Australia early 2013
Opel Australia has announced the high performance Opel Astra GTC OPC (Opel Performance Centre) will be heading to Australia. It will make its local debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show next week. Opel Performance Centre is similar to what HSV is to Holden. The division tunes and tweaks […]
Volvo S60 and S80 major refresh coming in 2013
The sporty Volvo S60 in its current shape has only been around since 2010, but the company’s head of sales and marketing has said a facelift is on the way next year. An updated S80 will also be introduced at the same time. Speaking at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, […]
2014 BMW M3 to be lighter with more torque – report
According to the latest international reports the 2014 BMW M3 will be lighter in weight and produce a lot more torque than the current model, making it quicker and more agile. With every new model of the M3, from the first E30 in 1985, to the E36 and then the […]
Video: Lamborhini Gallardo with 1750hp, quickest in the world?
You only need to watch the video below to see that this Underground Racing Lamborghini Gallardo is quite possibly the quickest street-legal Gallardo on the planet. It produces an Earth-shattering 1306kW (1750hp) at the wheels. Thanks to extensive engine tuning and a twin-turbo kit, Underground Racing in the US has […]
Volkswagen Up! GT sports variant confirmed
Volkswagen development boss has confirmed a Volkswagen Up! GT sports version is on the way. The Up! is the company’s smallest vehicle, heading to Australian showrooms later this year. (Rendered speculation only) It was previously speculated that Volkswagen would introduce a performance version of the new city car, but now […]