Take one rorty 1.4-litre engine and pump up to 20psi of boost into it and what you’re left with is the extremely feisty Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse. It might be small but it carries way more than a case of short man syndrome. 2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH ESSEESSE – PROS AND […]
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Stoner, Coulthard and Doohan to race at 2013 Australian F1 GP
Mercedes-Benz will be putting on another one of its somewhat famous races at the 2013 Australian F1 GP between race cars and a road car. The cars will be piloted by Casey Stoner, David Coulthard and Mick Doohan. This year the race will showcase the difference between a Mercedes-Benz SL […]
Alfa Romeo and Fiat new car prices slashed in Australia
Under new ownership in Australia, retail prices for various Alfa Romeo and Fiat vehicles have been slashed as part of a new plan to “sow the seeds for strong and sustainable growth in the Australian market,” according to Fiat-Chrysler CEO Clyde Campbell. At a meeting in Melbourne today, Fiat-Chrysler Group […]
Lexus tops J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, again
Lexus has done it again. For the second year in a row, the highly regarded J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study has put the luxury Japanese brand at the top. The survey was undertaken by consumers who own a 2010 model vehicle and have lived with it for the past three […]
Volkswagen Polo R rally team claims first ever WRC victory
In its second WRC event ever, the new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car has won its first victory during the weekend’s Rally of Sweden. Driven by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, the team exceeded its own expectations. Volkswagen’s second car, driven by Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila, came in fourth […]
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible to debut at Geneva
It’s official, the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible will be unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show starting early next month. It will carry on the legendary tradition of the drop-top Corvette. According to Chevrolet, the new convertible will showcase technology, design and performance in ideal amounts. Power is […]
Kia Cross GT concept unveiled at Chicago show
Kia has unveiled the Kia Cross GT concept car at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The futuristic SUV previews a possible new design direction for Kia, particularly in the larger vehicle segments. The Cross GT is all about showcasing a possible new design direction for Kia. It’s based on the […]
2013 Red Bull Racing RB9 Formula One car unveiled
Red Bull Racing has unveiled its new 2013 ‘RB9’ Formula One car in Milton Keynes, UK. Like many of the other team’s cars, the RB9 is, on the surface, pretty similar to the 2012 car in terms of specification. Unlike Ferrari and Mercedes-McLaren, Infiniti Red Bull Racing has selected not […]