PERFORMANCE CAR NEWS
Rolls-Royce scores a record trifecta
For the third consecutive year Rolls-Royce has booked a record global sales result, with 3575 well-heeled customers slotting a sparkling new Roller in their garage during 2012.
BIG BUCKS FOR THE BIG THREE
America’s ‘Big Three’ car manufacturers have released their second quarter financial results, and after the turmoil of the global financial crisis, and a soft recovery in the home market, each has remained in the black. But there’s bad news to go with the good.
MOTOR Magazine: Roofless 86
California custom car specialist Cartel Customs has wasted no time in ripping the roof off the US Scion version of the just launched Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ twins.
2014 Le Mans 24 Hour
Victory at Le Mans for Audi, heartbreak for Mark Webber and Porsche
Aston Martin scores a century in 2013
Aston Martin, the iconic and quintessentially British sports car maker, is celebrating 100 years in operation this year, and MOTOR has put together a highlights gallery of its amazing century.
OVER THE TOP OVERFINCH
Yorkshire, UK-based Range Rover tuner Overfinch has been transforming 4WD workhorses into high speed ‘Toorak Tractors’ for more than 35 years.
MOTOR Magazine: BRZ BLASTS OFF
After its first two months on sale in Japan Subaru’s BRZ sports coupe has blown the company’s sales projections away, recording four times the registrations initially predicted.
Aston DBS Volante
One of the prettiest cars ever created has been de-clothed.
Toyota poised for WRC return
Testing and development of a Yaris-based WRC prototype suggests a return to the World Rally Championship for Toyota
Oh what a freezin’
A Toyota dealer in the Russian city of Perm has created any icy version of the Landcruiser 4WD, complete with very cool interior.
SUV HEAVYWEIGHT LIGHTENS UP
The new, fourth-gen Rangie features all aluminium monocoque construction that’s a claimed 39 percent lighter than the out-going model’s steel body, for an overall kerb weight reduction of up to 420kg.
MOTOR MAGAZINE: Porsche unveils new Boxster
Porsche has released details of its new Boxster, featuring an all-new alloy body, upgraded engines and comprehensively reworked chassis.
Gullwing exposed!
Mercedes-Benz has taken the unorthodox step of releasing official spy pics of its flagship Gullwing coupe ahead of its unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Mercedes has also confirmed a raft of technical details and the name – SLS AMG – before it hits European streets early next year. Australian deliveries are scheduled for 2010.
Renault Twin’Run concept car
Renault have a long, proud history of building bonkers cars and their latest is the Twin’Run concept. But how does it stack up against some of the greats?
Holy auction block, Batman! Original Batmobile up for sale!
One of the world’s most famous film cars, the original Batmobile, built by legendary California customizer George Barris, for the 1960s TV series ‘Batman’, is being offered for sale for the first time this January.
SILVER ARROWS ON TARGET FOR GOODWOOD
Mercedes-Benz is bringing four, original, pre-WWII ‘Silver Arrows’ racers to the annual Goodwood Revival, scheduled for 14-16 September at the historic Goodwood circuit in West Sussex, UK.
Ferrari’s two-seater F1 car
Ferrari has given its radical 599XX a Formula One rev-up. The updated 599XX Evo was revealed at the Bologna Motor Show this week boasting even more F1 technology,
Mazda NC MX-5 review
The world’s favourite roadster just got sharper, throatier, and better.
Ferrari’s fastest hits Oz
The fastest Ferrari to officially be sold new in Australia has hit our shores, with the F12berlinetta going on sale.
Porsche 911 blazes to MOTOR award win
For the seventh time in the 17 year history of MOTOR magazine’s Performance Car Cup award, Porsche’s 911 has taken an emphatic victory.
PIZZA DELIVERY DESIGN IS HOT
Domino’s Pizza has launched a design contest aimed at creating the perfect pizza delivery vehicle. The pizza giant’s logic is that commercial vehicles like fire engines, ambulances and tow trucks are usually, expressly designed for their purpose, but pizzas are delivered in normal cars or vans.
Subaru’s hottest sportscar revealed!
Subaru has finally revealed the styling of its version of the lightweight, rear-drive coupe it developing alongside Toyota’s FT-86.
Bred Bull
Removing the LP560-4’s roof merely adds to its allure
Lambo goes ballistic
When 515kW (690hp!) from your Lamborghini Aventador’s 6.5-litre V12 isn’t enough, and a top speed of 350km/h just isn’t up to the mark, German tuner Novitec has the answers.
