Volvo and Polestar have revealed the Volvo S60 Polestar Performance Concept car. The one-off special could spawn a future production model, giving the Swedish carmaker a worthy rival to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG. It was previously speculated that this special model could feature a V8 engine, […]
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New Ford Focus RS to get 2.3L EcoBoost, if given green light
Earlier this month it was reported that Ford is considering producing a Ford Fiesta RS instead of a new Ford Focus RS. Some more details have emerged on the potential Focus route. At the recent launch event of the 2012 Ford Focus ST (2013 model in Australia), Ford’s chief engineer […]
Video: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport going for Nurburgring record?
Is Bugatti looking to set the fastest production car lap record at the Nurburgring? Judging by this latest video showing a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport taking on the track, it might be. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has already set the record for the world’s fastest production car, with a […]
2012 International Engine of the Year Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards have been announced, with Ford, Ferrari, and BMW collecting multiple achievements in various categories. Taking home the overall 2012 International Engine of the Year Award is the new Ford EcoBoost 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder. It gathered 401 points from the […]
Nismo Nissan Juke previewed ahead of Le Mans debut
Nissan has revealed the new Nismo Nissan Juke ahead of its debut at this year’s Le Mans 24 endurance event in France. The limited edition features various performance-oriented visual and handling enhancements. The Nismo Nissan Juke features mainly cosmetic additions to give the Juke a more muscular and aggressive look. […]
2013 Ford Focus ST gets overboost function
Ford Australia will introduce the new 2013 Ford Focus ST hot hatch later this year. The new model will replace the previous five-cylinder XR5 Focus, sporting a 2.0-litre turbo engine and various performance highlights. One of those performance highlights, we’ve just learned, is an overboost function of the turbo system. […]
2013 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG to use 2.0T with 246kW – report
Previously thought to be called the A25 AMG, some details have been revealed on the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG hot hatch. The new model will take on BMW’s M135i hatch, and the Audi RS 3. According to a recent Autocar report in the UK, the new hot hatch from […]
Video: Lamborghini Aventador vs 699kW Switzer Porsche 911 Turbo
So, what’s quicker over a mile drag race (1.6km); a spanking new Lamborghini Aventador or a Switzer Porsche 911 Turbo tuned to 699kW? DragTimes has just put together another one of its epic races to find out. In the Italian corner, weighing in at 1575kg, the Lamborghini Aventador produces 515kW […]