Renowned Audi/Volkswagen tuning company AWE Tuning has broken the world quarter-mile record with its comprehensive upgrade package for the Audi S5. AWE Tuning ran a quarter mile in 11.883 seconds running on regular 93 octane (US) petrol, which the company claims is a world record for a B8 or B8.5 […]
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Lexus seven-seat SUV on the way, could be badged ‘TX’
With the Lexus RX being the only family-oriented SUV in the company’s lineup, it comes as no surprise the company is looking to introduce a new seven-seat SUV/crossover, potentially called the Lexus TX. Most of the brand’s key rivals offer a seven-seat SUV option, such as the Audi Q7, the […]
Video: 2015 Ford Mustang GT burnout app confirmed
You may remember a rumour about Ford working on a new burnout control system for the 2015 Mustang GT. It has now been confirmed. The system will be one of many ‘track applications’ found in the new Mustang. What you get is a line-lock system which clamps only the front […]
Moving house in the Audi RS 6 Avant – a practical supercar?
Moving house can be a big headache. Lots of sorting, arguing, and of course, endless packing. But imagine if you could do it in a supercar? That could brighten things up a bit, surely?
Audi TT offroad concept previews possible direction
Audi has revealed a sporty TT offroad concept car at the Beijing Motor Show, similar to the Allroad Shooting Brake concept from earlier in the year. The offroad TT could give us a preview as to what Audi is planning for the showroom in the future. Audi is reportedly looking […]
Porsche announces extra warranty for 991 GT3 owners – report
American-based automotive publisher Autoblog has apparently been handed a letter from Porsche that was sent out to one of the many affected GT3 owners. Last month Porsche issued a recall of all 991 GT3 vehicles sold (785 in total) when it received word that two GT3s went up in smoke […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2014 – Corolla back on top
The dogfight between the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 continues. Round March goes to Toyota. Jaguar XF and new BMW X5 show good promise, Commodore almost third best-seller overall
Audi to introduce ‘RS’ version of almost every model
Audi is set to introduce a hot ‘RS’ version for almost every vehicle range in the showroom, an interview with the company’s research and development boss has revealed. Speaking with Car and Driver, Audi board member and research and development chief Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg revealed some of the company’s future […]