Images of the new BRABUS SLS 700 Biturbo Roadster have been revealed. This is the heavily tuned drop-top version of the BRABUS SLS 700 Biturbo coupe, based on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. As the title suggests, the SLS Roadster no longer produces a measly 563hp, using its factory 6.2-litre naturally […]
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206 revealed ahead of Tokyo Show
Subaru has decided to pull the wraps off the new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206 special JDM-only model ahead of its official 2011 Tokyo Motor Show unveiling. It’s such a shame Australia misses out on rip-snorting special editions like this. In the Japanese Domestic Market, there are various editions […]
DeLaVilla Porsche Cayman R1 Widebody kit and tune
A French tuning company has come up with an interesting DeLaVilla Porsche Cayman R1 Widebody kit. The Porsche Cayman already offers a fairly wide and low stance, but this kit amplifies the trait to even fatter levels. You may not have heard of DeLaVilla, as we haven’t either, but the company […]
Video: Chevrolet Corvette crash involves nasty gutter hit
This Chevrolet Corvette crash provides a lesson on how not to park your car. Unfortunately, the Corvette demonstrates this by taking a hard hit up against the gutter during a recent autocross event in the US. It all happens quite quickly; one minute you’re driving fine, the next, you’re sliding […]
Honda CR-Z on sale in Australia December 1 from $34,990
The spiritual successor to the Honda CR-X, the all-new Honda CR-Z, will go on sale in Australia on December 1. Pricing details for the sporty hybrid have now been revealed. Kicking off at $34,990, it might seem a bit steep for a small hatch, but keep in mind this is […]
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR review (video)
The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR might be based on a four year-old car, but it’s still at the top of its game, kicking just about every road car that dares to challenge it for outright grip, engine performance and versatility, and electronic drivetrain smarts. 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION […]
Lotus 4.8-litre V8 to produce up to 470kW – report
A few months ago Lotus revealed via its Facebook page that it is developing a bespoke new Lotus V8 engine destined for one of its upcoming sportscars. More details are now are emerging. Lotus is (slowly) planning to release a range of all-new super- and sportcars, including a new Lotus […]
DMC Ferrari California 3S Silver Carbon Fibre kit with 446kW
German exotic supercar tuning specialist DMC has released the DMC Ferrari California 3S Silver Carbon Fibre kit. The package includes an engine tune that takes power to 446kW. Sitting perfectly on a set of staggered-size ADV1 21-inch front and 22-inch alloy wheels, the 3S Silver Carbon Fibre looks both stylish […]