BMW is said to be working on a high-performance variant of the 7 Series. Not quite a dedicated ‘M’ model but an M-tuned version possibly carrying the name BMW M770ix. (Regular 7 Series shown) The variant would be like the company’s M50d versions of the X5 and X6 SUVs, offering […]
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Video: McLaren 12C Spider looks stunning in new promo
McLaren has released a video of the new McLaren 12C Spider, showcasing its track performance and its drop-top roof function. The exceptional footage was taken using cinema-quality RED camera technology. The new drop-top version of the MP4-12C uses the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine as the coupe, producing 460kW of […]
WIMMER Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG wagon gets huge power boost
Are you after a powerful shaggin’ wagon? The standard Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate is already a serious bit of kit, however, tuning company WIMMER Rennsporttechnik has other ideas. In standard form the C 63 comes with a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing 336kW of power, or 358kW with the […]
VATH Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster with 515kW
Mercedes-Benz tuner VATH has turned some attention to the awesome new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, and extracted a lot more power from it, and enhanced its visual impact. Starting with the engine. In standard form the SLS comes with a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 engine producing 420kW and 650Nm. After […]
2014 Maserati Quattroporte patent images found
Patent images of the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte have been found, showing some detail of the new body styling including headlights and bumper bars. According to reports, these images were apparently filed at the European Patent Office. The basic black and white drawings give us an indication of the proportions of […]
2012 Chrysler 300 now on sale in Australia
The new 2012 Chrysler 300 has landed in Australia. The new model wears fresh styling, comes in three different engine variants, and gains new technology, such as a new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 with an eight-speed automatic. The new 300 comes in three different trim grades – 300 Limited, 300C, and […]
Video: 2012 Alpina B6 Biturbo hits 334km/h top speed
Based on the BMW 650i Coupe, the 2012 Alpina B6 Biturbo is a super-fast bit of gear. We know that. But it turns out it’s so quick in fact, it actually surpasses the new flagship BMW M6 Coupe. Sport Auto magazine in Germany has put together one of its renowned […]
2014 Chevrolet Corvette front end images leaked online?
Computer-generated images of what appear to be the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette nose cone have been leaked online. The images show a sharp layout with traditional themes carried over from past generations. The images come from a General Motors parts supplier called Omega Tool Corp., a company which released a […]