Whether you like crazy conversions or not, a 930 Porsche 911 with a 350ci Chev V8 is always going to attract plenty of attention. Speaking of which, an example is up for sale right now on eBay. Yep, a Porsche 911 powered by V8 American muscle. According to the advertisement, […]
Alan Jones loses Mercedes-Benz S-Class after crude comments
Australia radio broadcaster Alan Jones made some rather inappropriate comments last week at a Sydney University Liberal Club. As a result, Mercedes-Benz is cancelling all its advertising on 2GB radio, including taking away an S-Class that was given to him as part of the deal. The comments in question were […]
2014 BMW M3 to be lighter with more torque – report
According to the latest international reports the 2014 BMW M3 will be lighter in weight and produce a lot more torque than the current model, making it quicker and more agile. With every new model of the M3, from the first E30 in 1985, to the E36 and then the […]
Will Davison takes pole for 2012 Bathurst 1000
While qualifying has little significance in a 1000km race, Ford Performance Racing driver Will Davison took out an exciting top 10 shootout on Mt Panorama, securing pole position. After qualifying fourth yesterday, Davison was the sixth car to come out and complete a lap. His time of 2:08.0693 was good […]
Sebastian Vettel secures pole for 2012 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix
For the first time in the 2012 season Red Bull Racing will fill the front row at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. World champion Sebastian Vettel pipped Aussie teammate Mark Webber for pole. McLaren driver Jenson Button will start alongside hometown hero and Sauber driver Kamui Kobayashi on row […]
Ford legend Dick Johnson reminices ‘the rock’ incident
The rock incident that ended the dreams (and race) of Queensland racing car driver Dick Johnson during the 1980 Bathurst 1000 is arguably one of the most famous moments in the illustrious 50-year history of the great race. Among the 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend, Bathurst winning cars from all […]
TeamVodafone’s Jamie Whincup on provisional pole for 2012 Bathurst 1000
Jamie Whincup was again the man at the top of the timesheets at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, this time in qualifying after yesterday’s practice. While the TeamVodafone driver blitzed the field to take provisional pole, reigning Bathurst champion Garth Tander had to get a spot in tomorrow’s top 10 […]
TeamVodafone’s Jamie Whincup tops first day of 2012 Bathurst 1000
TeamVodafone Holden V8 Supercar driver Jamie Whincup has finished fastest on the first day of the 2012 Supercheap Bathurst 1000. The reigning V8 Supercars champion posted a best of 2.07.3565s, some 0.46 seconds faster than the next best which came from Ford Performance Racing’s Will Davison. Whincup however played down his […]