Former F1, Indianapolis 500, and IndyCar Champion Jacques Villeneuve will race in the Pepsi Max Crew V8 Supercar at The Sucrogen Townsville 400 next month. The Canadian will drive the Holden Commodore usually occupied by Bathurst legend Greg Murphy on the Townsville street circuit event on July 6-8. Villeneuve said […]
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 500 BlueEfficiency gets twin-turbo V8
Mercedes-Benz has announced the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 500 4MATIC BlueEfficiency model, replacing the previous ML 500, featuring the company’s new 4.7-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Despite wearing the ‘BlueEfficiency’ badge, the ML 500 is not an eco-focused slouch. It comes with a 4.7-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 300kW of power and […]
Novitec Rosso Ferrari FF is a 517kW shaggin’ wagon
In what can only be described as the most flamboyant wagon around, Novitec Rosso has unleashed its latest performance package for the Ferrari FF all-wheel drive shooting brake. Novitec Rosso is famous for developing all kinds of performance kits, especially for extremely exotic supercars and the like. The German company’s […]
Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR with 429kW ATW
You may have heard of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR race cars. Well, the wicked Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR is one for the road. It features the full fat bodykit and plenty of getup and go in the engine compartment. The monster is based on the 997 Porsche 911 […]
Lexus LFA almost sold out around the world
The 11 Lexus LFA supercars designated for Australia have all been spoken for, however, around the world, some of the 500 originally planned for production are still up for grabs. Lexus US vice president Tim Morrison revealed to The Detroit Bureau recently that the epic V10 supercar is seeing its […]
2012 Isuzu D-Max now on sale in Australia
Isuzu has launched the new 2012 Isuzu D-Max sports dual cab ute range in Australia. This is now the second generation D-Max, and it’s available in three trim levels ranging from the EX, SX, and LS. All versions get a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 130kW of power and 380Nm […]
Mark Webber denies speaking to Ferrari about replacing Massa in 2013
Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber says he has had no discussions with opposing F1 team Ferrari after rumours continue that he will replace struggling driver Felipe Massa at the Italian juggernaut in 2013. While he wouldn’t deny that he’d like to join the Prancing Horse, Webber says he doesn’t […]
2012 Bentley Continental GT Speed, fastest model ever
Bentley has unveiled the new Bentley Continental GT Speed ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month. The new model is being pitched as the company’s fastest production car ever made. Featuring a 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine producing 460kW of power and 800Nm […]