Although Saab is bankrupt and nothing but an integral piece of automotive history, a lineup of Saab 9-3 TTA race cars are set to compete in Swedish Racing Elite League as one last hurrah. Up to four examples will be built and run by Team Tido, with Jan Nilsson, Mattias […]
2013 Porsche Boxster S laps the Nurburgring in 7:58?
An image taken at a recent press launch event appears to reveal the new 2013 Porsche Boxster S is able to lap the Nurburgring in just 7:58. This would make it 12 seconds a lap quicker than the outgoing model. Although Porsche hasn’t made any official announcements that we are […]
Video: 2014 BMW M3 spied during winter testing
A 2014 BMW M3 prototype has been captured on video undergoing winter testing in northern Europe. The test car still features plenty of camouflaging and disguise as previously spotted. The current generation BMW M3 has been around since 2007, featuring a high-revving 4.0-litre V8. The new model is set to […]
‘Mazda RX-9’ rotary to be as efficient as piston engine – report
Mazda is continuing work on its next-generation ‘Mazda RX-9’ sports car which is set to feature a new rotary engine. Engineers are reportedly developing the engine so it is as fuel efficient as a piston engine. Speaking with Wards Auto recently, Mitsuo Hitomi, general manager-powertrain development at Mazda, reinstated that […]
2012 Toyota HiLux SR5 review
The ‘indestructible’ HiLux was Australia’s best-selling 4×4 ute last year, totalling 23,725 sales. Welcome to the 2012 Toyota HiLux SR5 fitted with the 4.0-litre V6 petrol. Although the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel is the most popular, we thought we’d try out the petrol for its performance benefits. 2012 TOYOTA HILUX SR5 – […]
BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible now with added value
BMW Australia has revised pricing and standard features for the current generation BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible. Models are now available with added extras and, in some cases, reduced prices. Kicking off with the BMW 320d Coupe and Convertible. Although the price has been increased $3000, BMW has thrown […]
Nissan DeltaWing to run in 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours race
Nissan has announced it is teaming up with DeltaWing for the development of the dramatic race car which will compete in the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. The DeltaWing project initiated in 2010 and was set up as a concept design proposal for the Indycar series. Then last […]
Renault Megane R.S. 250 Australian GP Edition races Jet Pack Man
The new Renault Megane R.S. 250 Australian GP Edition has just been launched, and has been put to good use already during the opening of the 2012 Australia F1 Grand Prix. If you’re attending this weekend’s 2012 Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix, you’ll see the Renault Jet Pack Man […]