Subaru STI has unveiled its 2014 entry into the Nurburgring 24 Hour endurance race that will take place later this year. The all-new racer is based on the yet-to-be revealed WRX STI road car. This year will be STI’s seventh consecutive year competing in the famously arduous Nurburgring event, and […]
Land Rover Defender Challenge racer debuts at Autosport
Off-road rally enthusiasts will be excited to hear a new Land Rover Defender Challenge racer is on the way, developed by renowned motorsport partner Bowler. The Defender Challenge makes it debut at the 2014 Autosport International event in the UK. Based on the short wheelbase Land Rover Defender 90, the […]
Ford EcoBoost engines ready for aftermarket sale
If you’re in the market for an engine for that custom car you’re creating in your shed, or just need some power for a dedicated burnout machine, Ford could have something to fit the bill. Ford Component Sales (FCS), the parts division of Ford, is displaying a range of powertrain […]
SRT Hellcat V8 to offer “stupid power”, Detroit debut rumoured
While General Motors and Ford both have a huge-horsepower V8 engine somewhere in their lineup, Chrysler/Dodge is yet to offer anything as substantial. That will soon change with the introduction of the ‘Hellcat’ engine. Rumour has it SRT will unveil the new engine, dubbed the Hellcat, at the 2014 North […]
Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion concept gets 1.4TSI
Although we love anything offering big amounts of performance and sportiness here at PD, we all can’t deny the attraction of ultra fuel efficient new engines that are coming out. Particularly ones that still retain decent output figures. Volkswagen will unveil the next of its super-efficient creations at the North […]
Modern Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept heading to Detroit
An updated version of the Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept will be unveiled at next week’s North American International Auto Show, using more technology based on the latest edition of the cute icon. Volkswagen presented the original Beetle Dune concept back in 2000. It certainly stirred some interest, especially with fans […]
991 Porsche 911 Targa confirmed for Detroit debut
Porsche has confirmed it will unveil the new 991 Porsche 991 Targa at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. Meanwhile, an apparent official image of the car has been leaked online. The 911 Targa has been an iconic variant in the 911 lineup for years. […]
BMW X5 ‘xDrive40e’ plug-in hybrid to arrive this year
A production version of the BMW X5 eDrive concept is believed to be gearing up for a market launch later this year. The new model is set to be named the X5 ‘xDrive40e’. At the moment BMW offers two hybrid models; the ActiveHybrid 3 and the ActiveHybrid 5. And that […]