Lexus Australia has announced the updated 2014 Lexus CT 200h is now available, with more features and lower or unchanged pricing across the board. Immediately you can notice the facelifted model with the company’s latest ‘spindle grille’ design. It looks much more aggressive than the outgoing model, with a sharp […]
Mercedes developing 3-cylinder engine, only for hybrids
Mercedes-Benz will soon jump on the three-cylinder engine bandwagon and introduce its own ultra-compact unit in the near future. The engine family will only be used in the company’s upcoming hybrid front-wheel drive models. So far, Ford, BMW, Peugeot, Volkswagen, GM/Opel, and Nissan have all recently developed a small-capacity three-cylinder […]
Video: Stock BMW M235i makes 229kW at the wheels
A completely stock BMW M235i running on 91 RON fuel has laid down some impressive numbers on the dyno, giving us a clue as to how much power the engine is really producing. Manufacturer’s claims aren’t always spot on. Sometimes there’s actually less power in reality and sometimes there’s more. […]
McChip boosts the Volkswagen Beetle, ABT styling
It’s not very often you hear of tuners modifying the latest Volkswagen Beetle, despite the fact the classic Beetles had and still have a huge following with enthusiasts doing all kinds of things to them. McChip-DKR has come up with a tune to give the new version a bit more […]
700hp Audi RS 6 vs E30 BMW M3 V10
Here’s an interesting race. It’s between a highly tuned Audi RS 6 with over 700hp (522kW) and a first-generation E30 BMW M3. That’s an easy win for the Audi, you might say. However, the little M3 features an M5 V10 engine conversion. Place your bets.
Ford Mustang heading to 86th floor of Empire State, again
Ford has planned an extravagant exhibit for the 2015 Mustang at the upcoming New York Auto Show, placing an example on top of the Empire State Building’s 86th floor. It seems like an outrageous act just to gain some attention, but in fact Ford wants to recreate what it did […]
Mercedes C 63 AMG vs V8 Supercar vs F1 car
Another handicap-style race took place during the weekend’s season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, like last year. This time the race involved a Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG, a V8 Supercar, and a Red Bull Racing RB7 F1 car from 2011. The AMG was given a 24-second head start […]
BMW 335i gets speared in crash, driver survives
A driver is lucky to be alive after a freak car accident in Johannesburg, South Africa, involving a BMW 335i coupe and a large guard rail. The rail ended up spearing through the centre of the car. It’s scary just to look at the aftermath, with the guard rail literally […]