SRT has revealed the new 2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition; a special model that pays respect to the iconic predecessors. It wears a traditional blue exterior with two white stripes running down the middle. Power comes from the same new 8.4-litre V10 engine as the normal 2013 Viper, producing […]
2012 Honda CR-Z Sport review (video)
Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1980s CR-X, Honda has built the 2012 Honda CR-Z Sport; a sporty city car that touts green and mean as its credentials. Is the CR-Z a worthy heir to the cult classic CR-X, or is the badge the only thing sporty about it? 2012 HONDA […]
Chris Atkinson to drive MINI for remainder of 2012 WRC season
Australian Chris Atkinson has finalised a deal with WRC Team MINI Portugal to contest the final five rounds of the 2012 FIA World Rally Championship. ‘Atko’ will be the number one driver for MINI after former driver Armindo Araujo left the team for “sporting reasons”. Atkinson has taken part in two WRC […]
Volvo S60 only vehicle to pass harsh new crash testing (video)
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US has implemented a rather serious new crash testing procedure. Many new luxury vehicles has failed the test, except for the latest 2012 Volvo S60, which has recently been given the highest rating of ‘good’. The new testing involves a front-end […]
Video: Chevrolet Camaro COPO runs 8.88-second quarter mile
A new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro COPO – a dedicated drag racing car from the factory – has run an incredibly quick 8.88-second pass down the quarter mile. The company has previously said the car will run under nine seconds, and now there’s proof. This video is apparently the first eight-second […]
2015 Lexus IS F to be powered by a twin-turbo V6 – rumour
There’s a few rumours going around at the moment suggesting the new 2014/2015 Lexus IS F will feature a twin-turbo V6, replacing the current naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 unit. It would make a lot of sense for Lexus to go that way, particularly as environmental pressures are getting stronger and […]
For Sale: 1977 Jaguar XJS V12 twin-turbo race car
There’s just something about old Jags that tantalise the auto taste bubs, especially race versions. They’re stately and majestic yet very brute. This 1977 Jaguar XJS V13 twin-turbo race version up for sale reinforces all of that notion. It’s not your everyday Jag. Far from it actually. The car started […]
2013 Range Rover revealed, sheds 420kg
Images and some details of the new 2013 Range Rover have been released, revealing the new look front end, and details about its much lighter weight monocoque aluminium body. As you can see, the 2013 Range Rover showcases the company’s latest design language, particularly around the front end. There’s the […]