A new Vision Gran Turismo concept has been revealed, this time from Renault-owned specialist company Alpine. It’s described as the “fruit of the collective imagination of designers and engineers” at Alpine. The concept is made for the new Sony PlayStation Gran Turismo 6 game, which was released in December, embodying […]
2015 BMW M135i revealed, more power & technology
BMW has revealed the 2015 M135i hatch, showcasing facelifted styling and new trimmings, a more powerful engine, and more advanced technology. Perhaps the biggest change is the uprated engine. It’s borrowed from the M235i, consisting of a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six producing 240kW of power and 450Nm of torque. Despite […]
TopCar reveals Silver Arrow kit for W166 Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Looking to dress up your ‘W166’ Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG with some added aggression? TopCar has just announced what could potentially be exactly what the doctor ordered; the Silver Arrow kit. The Russian tuner is no stranger to Mercedes-Benz tuning. It specialises in cosmetic enhancements and completely bespoke bodykits including […]
Video: 2000hp Lamborghini Gallardo spins out into a lake
A very unfortunate Lamborghini owner is going to be draining water from his Italian supercar for the next few weeks following an accident at a drag strip. The car in question is a highly modified twin-turbo Gallardo tuned up to 2000hp (1492kW). Despite its all-wheel-drive system, the tyres were obviously […]
Volvo releases touching ‘Vintersaga’ commercial (video)
Volvo has officially thrown down the gauntlet when it comes to car commercials, with its latest four-minute work of art. The ad originally named ‘Vintersaga’, or winter-saga translated into English, takes the viewer through the harsh landscapes of a Swedish winter, with a soft melody echoing names of locations in […]
1970s BMW E9 CS gets an E39 M5 V8 conversion
If you love old-school cars and you love awesome conversions, you might want to lean forward for this one. It’s an E39 BMW M5 with the body of a 1970s E9 CS. Yep, you read correctly. Underneath the sensuous shapes of this E9 CS coupe lies the full running gear […]
German government to use autobahn to test driverless tech
Germany’s Transport Ministry has announced it will begin testing autonomous driving technology on at least one section of its famous autobahn motorways. Transportation Ministry spokesman Ingo Strater told Automotive News Europe reporters that: “The German auto industry has recognised that this field is developing… we want to support that.” The […]
Tesla Model S P85+ review (video)
Some cars change your life, while others, such as the Tesla Model S P85+, change your thinking and have the potential to change the world. If someone told us 10 or 15 years ago that there would be a sedan, a practical and comfortable and quite luxurious sedan, on the […]