Hennessey has released details of a new tuning package for the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe called the Hennessey V1000. As you might have guessed, the tuning kit brings power levels up to the 1000hp mark (746kW). The kit doesn’t just concentrate on what’s under the bonnet though, there’s also a comprehensive […]
US drivers ditch V8 for four-cylinder efficiency
It appears the home of the brave and the land of the free is fed up with putting their hands in their pockets to power big V8 engines. Yes, US consumers are finally giving up on the V8 in favour of four-cylinder efficiency, according to IHS Automotive and J.D Power […]
2011 MINI Cooper S review
If you thought the MINI Cooper S was a little bit girly, perhaps a little on the soft side, you can think again. The latest 2011 MINI Cooper S is definitely capable of scaring the pants off even the most rugged goaty-growing, Jack-Daniels-drinking V8 petrol head. You only need to […]
Red Bull Racing for the road – Cars with wings?
Remember when Red Bull was just a humble energy drink? And then you started seeing the name and the ‘charging bulls’ logo sponsoring various sports events, mostly extreme ones like the Red Bull Air Race. Now, Red Bull isn’t just a company that puts fizzy drink into a can. It […]
Mazda old-school car collection and parts up for sale
Now this is what you call a cool find. We’re not sure how this collection of Mazda cars and bits came about, whether it’d all been locked away for a period of time, or if it was just spares from an old Mazda wrecker, one thing is for sure, it’s […]
Porsche Design compass-in-a-watch
So, if you thought the Porsche Design Shisha was quirky, well, check out this Porsche Design compass-in-a-watch. While it’s not the greatest, or first of its kind, how many people do you know with a Porsche compass? The black titanium Swiss-made time-telling watchface folds out, revealing a liquid compass underneath. […]
Video: Alfa Romeo 4C first promo commercial
Alfa Romeo has just released a new Alfa Romeo 4C video promo for the upcoming sports coupe. After being officially unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, Alfa Romeo is getting ready to launch the 4C into international markets. The Alfa Romeo 4C features a mid-mounted 1.75-litre […]
Video: MINI ALL4 Racing car prepares for 2012 Dakar Rally
Monster Energy X-raid Team are getting ready to take on the 2012 Dakar Rally with their new MINI ALL4 Racing rally car, after missing out on this year’s event. The team is currently testing the MINI Countryman-based ALL4 Racing purpose-built rally car in remote locations with similar terrain as featured […]