Russian tuner TopCar has unveiled the new TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR at the 2012 Top Marques show in Monaco. The car showcases TopCar’s latest exterior and mechanical upgrades for the Porsche sedan. The Porsche Panamera has been criticised in the past for its somewhat cumbersome sedan styling. If there […]
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McLaren MP4-12C shooting brake on the horizon – report
McLaren is apparently developing a shooting brake version of its latest supercar. Yes, a McLaren MP4-12C shooting brake, designed to take on the Ferrari FF. It all sounds a bit far-fetched; essentially, a McLaren wagon. But when you think about it, the Ferrari FF does sit in the market on […]
2012 BMW M5 Ring-Taxi hits the Nurburgring
BMW M has officially introduced the new 2012 BMW M5 Ring-Taxi. The taxi is used to take passengers for exhilarating rides around the treacherous 20.8km Nurburgring in Germany. The previous M5 V10 was used up until last year, until the current BMW M3 stepped in to take its place while […]
Manhart Racing MH5 S-Biturbo 2012 BMW M5 tuning kit with up to 541kW
Yes, as you might have anticipated, more and more tuning programs are being developed for the new 2012 BMW M5. One of the latest, called the Manhart Racing MH5 S-Biturbo, is set to offer up to 541kW. In standard form, the M5 comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 412kW […]
Saleen S5S Raptor could be headed for production
Production of a Saleen S5S Raptor was put on hold a few years ago, after a long court dispute over the rights of the Saleen name restricted proceedings. Steve Saleen has just reacquired the rights to the name though, and production could go ahead. Although nothing is official just yet, […]
Ford Racing 2013 Ford Mustang project car with 466kW
As a way of marketing Ford Racing performance parts and accessories for the new 2013 Ford Mustang, Ford Racing has developed a project car showcasing parts available from the catalogue. Featuring various engine tuning components, such as a 2.3-litre supercharger, a retuned ECU, bigger injectors, and a sports side-exit exhaust […]
24th National Corvette Convention – Vettes Rock the Gong in 2012
The NSW Corvette Unlimited Car Club hosted the 24th National Corvette Convention yesterday, with ‘Vettes Rock the Gong in 2012’ show and shine at Wollongong beach. The event showcased over 100 modern, retro, and classic Chevrolet Corvettes. The show and shine display is just one element to the 24th National […]
2012 Lexus IS F preview
PerformanceDrive is preparing its full review of the latest 2012 Lexus IS F. This is Lexus’s answer to the BMW M3. The 2011/2012 update sees the introduction of a ‘Sport’ button, a mechanical limited-slip diff, and racy new alloys. There’s no denying the imposing, almost sinister looks of the 2012 […]