This is apparently the world’s quickest Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG. It’s based on the Black Series and it has been tuned by Weistec Engineering to a colossal 1012hp (755kW). Starting with the 63 AMG Black Series is a great way to attempt world records. The factory model is highly strung […]
Australian Motoring Festival announced for 2015
The Australian International Motor Show is back, sort of. After falling attendance numbers and poor support from manufacturers, the VACC and RACV have come up with the Australian Motoring Festival which will debut next year in Melbourne. The festival will be different to the regular motor show layout, with more […]
Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 sounds awesome
If you don’t like the sound of old-school race cars, you need your ears checked. This Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 hillclimb racer sports an eight-valve 2.0-litre that screams awesomeness. The six-speed Elite Racing Transmission sequential gearbox also looks like a treat to use.
Video: First teaser of the Mercedes-AMG GT sports car
A new preview of the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT has been sent out, giving us more of a glimpse of the Porsche 911 rival. This is the first official teaser video of the highly anticipated model. As we already know, the GT is being developed to sit beneath the SLS AMG. It […]
VW Golf ‘Light Tron 2.0’ shows off transparent wheels
A modified Volkswagen Golf called Light Tron 2.0 has been revealed, showcasing some insights into the future of aftermarket enhancing. It features an outrageous paint job and transparent wheels. It looks a little bit bonkers on first impressions. The unconventional florescent colour scheme is the work of BlackBox-Richter Car-Wrapping. It […]
Porsche 911 plug-in hybrid patent image found – report
An alleged official patent image has been picked up by 4WheelsNews depicting what appears to be a plug-in hybrid Porsche 911. It potentially provides some insight on what could be heading to showrooms in the not-too-distant future. Patent images don’t always translate into a production model, however, there have been […]
Mazda3 diesel on sale in Australia in September
The new Mazda3 will soon be available with a turbo-diesel engine, giving buyers of the often best-selling model a more fuel efficient option. It’ll broaden the engine range to three choices. At the moment the Mazda3 is only available with two petrol four-cylinder engines in Australia, which isn’t great in […]
Sir Jack Brabham dead, aged 88
Sir Jack Brabham, one of Australia’s most legendary motorsport heroes, passed away today at age 88 at his home on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Brabham started his motorsport career in the 1940s, racing on dirt tracks in speedway in Sydney. He then progressed on into the world of Formula […]