Holden’s performance skunkworks at HSV has unveiled the new Senator SV. It’s a special edition based on the Senator Signature with extra lashings of sportiness thrown in. The 2015 HSV Senator SV utilises the same platform as the regular Senator, but HSV has thrown in some exciting new features for […]
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2016 Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe revealed
BMW and tuning partner Alpina have had a long and fruitful working relationship, and the two have collaborated again with the all-new 2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe. The B6 features a redesigned front façade with an altered set of kidney grilles. There’s also modifications to the front spoiler, […]
Lexus RC F launches in Australia, new high-performance V8 coupe
The mighty Lexus RC F has officially been launched in Australia, extending on the company’s focus to cater for performance enthusiasts. Based on the new RC coupe, which is a unique two-door model built from the ground up, the RC F is garnished with typical ‘F’ performance elements and re-engineered […]
Manhart previews monster MHX5 750 tune for new BMW X5 M
The 2015 BMW X5 M F15 is a menacing machine. Producing 423kW and 750Nm from its 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, it’s certainly not short of performance. Given that hardcore enthusiasts (like us) are never happy with factory performance cars, Manhart Racing has just released details of its upcoming tuning package for […]
PP-Performance tunes Mercedes E 63 AMG to 1000Nm
If you like fast V8 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, then this performance kit will certainly appeal to you. Say hello to the PP-Performance stage 2 power boost – exclusive to pre-facelift E 63 AMG models that feature the 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8. In standard form, the 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 in the previous E […]
McLaren reveals unique MSO-developed 650S ‘Project Kilo’
McLaren Special Operations has given us a glimpse of a unique one-off model called the 650S Project Kilo. McLaren says the special model is one of the most personalised, bespoke projects that MSO has undertaken. Already a stunning model in factory standard specification, the bespoke 650S Project Kilo features a […]
Lexus RC F to run as Safety Car for 2015 V8 Supercars season
While it might not be the inclusion into V8 Supercars that most would have thought, Lexus has announced it will be supplying an RC F Safety Car for the 2015 season. Joining the RC F will be a GS 350 F Sport which will be used as the Course Car, […]
BMW M6 GT3 begins testing, will compete from 2016
BMW’s new M6 GT3 has been given its first run at the German’s manufacturer’s own Dingolfing test track in Munich. The car is set to compete in both national and international championships, as well as endurance events, from 2016. Sitting behind the steering wheel was BMW works driver Jorg Muller. […]