PERFORMANCE CAR NEWS
NZ super circuit opens on a record high!
New Zealand’s newest motorsport facility, Highland’s Motorsport Park, has kicked off with a massive open day, featuring classic racing cars and drivers, highlighting the country’s hi-octane heritage.
Camaro Z/28 is back and it is a monster!
The legendary Camaro Z/28 badge has been relaunched by Chevrolet, and the new model’s specs will make muscle car fans drool!
2015 Subaru WRX Concept leaked!
This image of the 2015 Subaru WRX Concept has been leaked to rave reviews.
Audi R8’s video screamer!
Audi has pumped up the volume and performance of its flagship R8 supercar, with a new ‘Plus’ version of the top-spec V10 variant, and Audi UK has produced a sensational video of the new car wailing its way to maximum rpm on the dynamometer.
Audi spark for Tony Stark in Iron Man 3
After a brief liaison with Honda’s next generation NSX sports car in Marvel’s 2012 superhero film ‘The Avengers’, ultra-geek Tony stark is back in the Audi saddle, steering an Audi R8 e-tron electric sports prototype in ‘Iron Man 3.’
KTM X-Bow GT screams into Geneva show
One of the most outrageous super performance cars to debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show is barely a car at all.
Concept Lamborghini GT SUV unveiled at Geneva
The famous Italian design specialist Italdesign Giugiaro, has celebrated its 45th anniversary by unveiling a unique, mid-engine, two-seat, all-wheel drive sport utility GT at the Geneva motor show, based on the Lamborghini Gallardo sports car.
Rolls-Royce Wraith revealed at Geneva
After an almost endless stream of teaser images in the lead up to this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce has officially pulled the wraps of its new Wraith, four-seat coupe.
REVEALED! Rolls-Royce Wraith
After an almost endless stream of teaser images in the lead up to this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce has officially pulled the wraps of its new Wraith, four-seat, fastback coupe.
Corvette convertible for Geneva show
Two days before its release to the media at this year’s Geneva motor show, Chevrolet has released official pictures of the convertible version of its new C7 Corvette Stingray.
Sergio concept pays tribute to design great
The famous Italian design house Pininfarina has paid tribute to its former head, Sergio Pininfarina, with a dramatic concept car to be displayed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
Euro tuners muscle up for Geneva motor show
The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show starts in the western Swiss city this Thursday (07.03), and alongside design and coachbuilding icons like Bertone and Pininfarina, Europe’s most outrageous tuning houses will be there in force.
VF Commodore Ute and Wagon revealed
Hot on the heels of the advance showing of its new VF Commodore, Holden has released pics of the Ute and Sportwagon variants.
New Renault Clio RS200 grids up
Renault Sport Techologies, the French maker’s race and performance road car specialist, has taken the wraps of its new generation Clio RS200.
Alfa’s stunning 4C set for Geneva debut
The production version of Alfa Romeo’s stunning mid-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car, the 4C, is set to make its debut at the 82nd International Motor Show in Geneva (7-17 March, 2013).
Benedict XVI to hand over Popemobile keys
In resigning his position as leader of the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will also be handing in the keys to the many ‘Popemobiles’ residing in the Vatican garage.
Toyota goes turbo with 86 racer
Toyota in the UK has released details of the first GT4 racing version of the Toyota 86, due to hit the track later this month following completion of the first chassis by UK-based motorsport engineering pioneer GPRM.
Nissan’s ‘Godzilla’ goes lightweight
Nissan has created a limited edition, strictly two-seater version of it’s GT-R supercar, with with a special suspension set-up tuned at the famed Nurburgring circuit in Germany, and lightweight, quilted cloth mats in place of the usual rear seats.
Holden’s new VF Commodore launched
The most technically sophisticated and electronically advanced car ever built in Australia, Holden’s VF Commodore, has broken cover.
Commodore to stay in Oz
Mike Deveraux has just confirmed VF will be followed by another Commodore, built in Adelaide, and built on one of two (yet to be determined) global platforms.
Patrick Dempsey to drive Porsche at Le Mans
Hollywood star Patrick Dempsey, who plays Dr. Derek Shepherd (aka McDreamy) in the TV medical drama ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, has been confirmed as a factory Porsche driver for this year’s Le Mans 24 hour sportscar race (June 22/23).
Merc C63 AMG ‘Edition 507’ bahnstormer
Mercedes-Benz’s performance and motorsport division, AMG, has produced an even wilder version of its C63 hot rod, scheduled to go on sale here later this year.
Roofless Toyota 86 is go!
Toyota has confirmed it will unveil a concept convertible version of its smash-hit 86 sports car at this year’s Geneva Motor Show (7-17 March, 2013).
Holden builds new Commodore hype
Holden is ramping up the hype, as the February 10 launch date of its new VF Commodore approaches, with a unique scavenger hunt competition.
