PERFORMANCE CAR NEWS
KISS Bug is ebay gold!
This outrageous 1970 VW Beetle was built as a radio station promo vehicle in the USA, and is currently up for auction on ebay.
Pininfarina coupe hints at new BMW flagship
BMW and famous Italian design specialist, Pininfarina, have unveiled a spectacular concept coupe at this year’s ‘Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este’, held on the shores of Lake Como.
Red Bull Renault Megane RS coming to Oz
Renault has produced another Red Bull special edition version of its Megane RS hot hatch, reflecting its close relationship as an engine supplier to the reigning Formula 1 world championship team.
Holden boss says Holden will still build cars
Holden Chairman, Mike Devereux says his competitor’s announcement, “Shows how tough it is for manufacturers in Australia.
Racing kit for new Lexus IS
Toyota’s official performance subsidiary, TRD (Toyota Racing Development), has developed new suspension and aero upgrades for the just released, third-generation Lexus IS.
BMW M powers up with Competition Package
To coincide with upgrades across its 5 Series range, BMW has released a new ‘Competition Package’ for the powerhouse M5 sports sedan, and its M6 coupe/convertible sibling.
Nissan and Sony make virtual racing reality!
Nissan and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have confirmed their GT Academy competition, that helps gamers become real racing drivers, will return for a fifth season.
Launch date set for Gran Turismo 6!
The latest evolution of the video driving game widely regarded as the best in the business, Gran Turismo, has been confirmed for launch at the Electronic Games Expo in Los Angeles this June.
FOR SALE: 1967 Toyota – $1.2M ono
Most 1967 Toyotas have long since ascended to that great car yard in the sky, but this very special 2000GT sports car recently sold at auction in the USA for more than a million dollars.
Martini Porsche lives again!
Martini, the famous Italian vermouth, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and to highlight the milestone, the company has revived its long-standing motorsport partnership with Porsche.
Lamborghini’s running of the bulls!
Lamborghini is continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations with a grand tour, comprising 350 examples of the famous marque, running the length of Italy over five days and more than 1200km, starting overnight in Milan and finishing at the company’s Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters this Saturday (11.05.13).
Corvette continues Indy 500 tradition
Chevrolet has chosen its all-new, seventh-generation (C7) Corvette Stingray to serve as the official Pace Car for this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Hi-tech Hyundai sculpture lights up Milan
Hyundai has released a highlights video of its dramatic ‘Fluidic Sculpture in Motion’ light sculpture, installed at Milan Design Week earlier this month..
Mercedes system tracked Boston bombers
The two alleged ‘Boston bombers’, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, were tracked by police using a two-way, satellite system known as ‘mbrace’, fitted to the Mercedes-Benz SUV car-jacked by the brothers on the night of the Boston Marathon attacks.
HSV confirms new ‘Gen-F’ muscle
Holden Special Vehicles has confirmed the name of its new line-up, based on the soon-to-be-released VF Commodore, as Gen-F.
Rolls-Royce Alpine salutes pioneering spirit
The latest addition to Rolls-Royce’s exclusive ‘Bespoke Collection’ marks 100 years since one of the famous marque’s most significant achievements.
Sharapova is Porsche’s latest ace
Maria Sharapova, the tennis superstar, with supermodel looks, is Porsche’s latest mobile ambassador, signing on to represent the brand in a three year, global communications deal.
Porsche price plunge!
As the first step in its bid to double annual sales volume before the end of the decade, Porsche Cars Australia has reduced recommended prices across its two door sports car and Cayenne SUV range by as much as 13 percent.
McLaren P1 hypercar storms into Bahrain
McLaren has released a fresh set of images of its up-coming P1 hypercar to coincide with the opening of its new McLaren Manama (Bahrain) showroom, and the lead up to this Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
Peugeot’s radical race to the clouds
Peugeot is pulling no punches in its attempt to once again conquer the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Mercedes-Benz makes music the star!
Mercedes-Benz is famous for making cars, trucks, buses, and now … music.
Maserati’s compact four door breaks cover
Maserati’s new compact sedan, the Ghibli, has broken cover before its official debut at this month’s Shanghai Motor Show.
1967 Ford Mustang: Gone in 60 Seconds’ “Eleanor” for sale
The mechanical star of the 2000 feature film Gone in 60 Seconds, ‘Eleanor’, a heavily modified 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback is being offered for sale at the Mecum Spring Classic Auction, in Indianapolis, Indiana (May 14-19).
Porsche Panamera facelift plugs in!
A new 310kW plug-in ‘E-Hybrid’ variant, and a powerhouse twin-turbo V6 model, are highlights of the upgraded and face-lifted Porsche Panamera line-up, set to debut at Auto China in Shanghai, which opens on the 21st of this month.
