PERFORMANCE CAR NEWS
VW HOVER CAR LIFTS OFF
Given the name Volkswagen translates to English as ‘People’s Car’ it’s no surprise the German giant is effectively crowd-sourcing future personal transport ideas using the power of the web and social media.
New Audi V8 Debuts in S6, S7 and S8
At the heart of Audi’s three-pronged S6, S7 and S8 line-up at Frankfurt will be one engine, the new twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 developed in conjunction with Bentley.
All new Lamborghini revealed
Exclusive details on Murcielago replacement, an all-carbon conquerer!
New Mazda3 breaks cover
As part of a co-ordinated global reveal, taking place simultaneously in Melbourne, London, Istanbul, New York and St Petersburg, Mazda has unveiled its next generation Mazda3 hatch, due to go on sale locally (with its sedan sibling) in the first quarter of next year.
Holden’s 2013 VF Commodore revealed
The unveiling of Chevrolet’s 2013 NASCAR racer in Las Vegas at the weekend effectively pulled the wraps off Holden’s new VF Commodore, due for release in Australia in mid-2013.
Formula One hits Jersey Shore
Grand Prix ace David Coulthard has taken a promotional hot lap of the streets of New York in last year’s championship winning Red Bull Formula One car.
JAGUAR C-X16 Concept Car
World’s sexiest car leaps into the 21st century.
AMG wins International Performance Engine of the Year
AMG’s 6.2-litre V8 has pipped the Ferrari 458 Italia’s V8 to win International Engine of the Year
Latest iPhone5 is 24 carat gold
German car tuning specialist, Mansory, has collaborated with custom phone designer Golden Dreams to create a limited edition, 24ct gold iPhone5.
Pulsar is Nissan’s new star
Nissan knows the value of a name and a great price tag. The Japanese car company has taken the wraps off its comeback kid – the Pulsar along with its sporty sibling the SSS hot hatch.
TIME MACHINES LAND IN COPENHAGEN
A trio of large, silver spheres has appeared in front of the Parliament Building in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. But rather than transporting visitors from another world, demanding to see the country’s leader, they are display modules created by Audi to showcase its future technology and innovation.<
New Porsche 911
This is the 991 evolution of Porsche’s achingly brilliant 911. It’s 40 kilograms lighter, thanks to a mostly aluminium body, has a 100mm longer wheelbase, wider front tracks connected to a new electric steering system, an all-new seven-speed gearbox.
Secret Weapon – Gumpert Apollo Sport
Forget your ZR1s, GT2s and GT-Rs – the Apollo Gumpert is the new king of the ’Ring
Mazda rotary to be born again
Just months after Mazda ceased production of its RX-8 sportscar, the Godfather of the unique pistonless rotary engine, Nobihiro Yamamoto, has confirmed the Japanese car maker is pressing ahead with a successor.
BMW QUALIFIES FOR ART GAMES IN LONDON
BMW has collaborated with The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London, to take over the landmark Great Eastern Street car park, in Shoreditch in the heart of the Olympic city’s east end, for a unique exhibition of the BMW Art Car Collection.
Ford’s Head in the Clouds
Officially called the Evos Concept, it will star as Ford’s headline act at this September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. And while it previews the next iteration of Ford’s global design language, it’s what’s inside the Evos that is really causing tongues to wag.
Leaked BMW concept M5
Leaked pictures of an uncamoflagued ‘BMW Concept M5’ have emerged on the internet, revealing Munich’s long-awaited F10M M5 sedan
FORMULA ONE CHAMP ON-SONG
Current Formula One world champion Sebsatian Vettel is starring in a music video with double Grammy-winning R&B singer, Melanie Fiona
MAZDA’S NEW RUSSIAN OPERATIVE
Mazda has confirmed the global launch of its much-anticipated, all-new Mazda6 sedan for next month’s Moscow International Automobile Salon.
BMW DTM revealed
BMW has unveiled the car that it will mark its return to the DTM in 2012. The matte black M3 DTM Concept was revealed at BMW headquarters in Munich
Nissan’s silent electric race car
Nissan, in co-operation with Nismo (a Japanese tuning house) has released computer-generated footage of its latest creation
McLaren P1 powers up
McLaren has released details on the prodigious output of its new P1 hyper sports car, as well as pics of its carbon-rich interior.
MERCEDES TEASES NEXT FLAGSHIP
A sculptural installation entitled ‘Aesthetics S’ offers an artistic preview of the next Mercedes-Benz S-Class flagship.
Fly on Webber’s wings at the 2012 British GP
Red Bull Racing is ready to give you wings at this year’s British Grand Prix (July 06-08). Well, at least some space on them, for a personal mug shot attached to Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber’s cars.
