For the 2013 SL63 AMG we find a 5.5 litre twin turbo-charged V8 producing 529 BHP. and close to 800NM of torque. This is one powerful hard top roadster that will accomplish the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 300km/h. The looks of the new SL may still appeal to Mercedes Fans, but lack [...]

If a twin turbo V8 from BMW producing 560 HP isn’t enough then you may want to contact G-power, famous for making some mean BMW custom models. With the edition of a new ECU and sports exhaust to the F10 BMW m5, power is increased to 640HP and 777NM of torque up from 680 Nm’s. This means that [...]

Peugeot will debut its new 208 GTi at the Geneva auto salon later in March. These are the teaser pictures released by Peugeot. So far details are that the new GTi will feature the same 1.6 litre four cylinder turbo charged motor that is shared with the Mini cooper S.        

VW has launched a special edition GTI to celebrate its 35th anniversary. If we are honest the GTI is an iconic car if not the most iconic car ever made however over the past few years it has become fat and there has been vicious rivals. With the Edition 35, VW aims to highlight the significance of the Golf GTI and highlight [...]

The brand new Audi RS4 Avant is here. It features the same 4.2 litre V8 used in the RS5 producing 444BHP. which is not bad coming from a naturally aspirated motor where everyone else seems to be throwing turbo’s or superchargers into the mix. It also produces 430Nm of torque allowing for a 0-100km/h time of 4.7 seconds [...]

 The next generation Golf will be unveiled at the 2012 Paris motor show. The new model will feature a whole new platform that will allow VW to fit a variety of bodies and engine variants.  We are also told that the next GTI will be in line with the original GTI’s core characteristics. This should [...]

Beast wars, toxic waste, ak-47’s, Robert Mugabe, and the Land Rover Defender. What do all these things have in common? They’re all tough, very tough.  The Land Rover Defender has been around for almost 30 years now in various shapes and forms. Much like toxic waste, they pollute our suburban streets here in Johannesburg but [...]

At a glance More power (397kW), improved economy and lower emissions  Unique asymmetric suspension settings on RHD cars Enhanced transmission shift feel Special race tuned oils used in differential Body strengthened for even greater handling finesse New Bose® Precision Sound System woofers Rear view camera standard   Recommended retail price: 2012 GT-R Premium Edition                 R1,347,000 [...]

270HP is what the standard Golf R comes with. That’s not bad but tuning house Siemoneit pushes that figure up to 530HP with the addition of a big ass turbo, a new induction system, a new exhaust, a tweaked ECU, and a new intercooler. Remember the v10 bmw m5 comes with 500 horses so 530 [...]

Alfa Romeo has hurt it’s image over the past with the help of Fiat noless. But owners of an Alfa will tell you there is more to the car than the majority are lead to believe. Ask me I used to own and Alfa Romeo GT and although there were numerous warning lights on the [...]

Check out the Ferrari 458 configurator. Choose between a wide range of materials and colours for the exterior and interior. The 458 can be created to suit your specific needs. Personally white on black looks awesome but you cannot ignore the traditional Ferrari Red.  I just wish I was selecting the colours for my own REAL [...]

The new Porsche Boxter, which will be unvieled at the Geneva motor show in March, is lighter, faster and wider than the previous model. It also features an alliminium body and a revised chassis linked up to either a 265hp 2.7 litre flat 6 or a 315hp 3.4 litre flat 6 designated for the Boxter S version. [...]

The latest offering from Ford showcasing a green friendly compact SUV. The 1 litre Ford EcoSport. Here is some information from Ford on their compact SUV: Mix just the right amount of robust capability and confident stance with a friendly, outgoing spirit. That’s the secret formula for the latest global One Ford product – a [...]

The new BMW 6 series gran coupe is here and will go on sale in South Africa in the second quarter of 2012. Here are some brief facts and figures: •    Engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology; BMW 640i Gran Coupe with six-cylinder in-line petrol engine (235 kW), twin-scroll turbocharging, direct injection and VALVETRONIC, and BMW [...]

9,68 seconds is all it took this corvette to run the 1/4 mile. That will ensure a punishing is handed out to almost any car on the road that you may come across. The corvette crossed the line doing 235 km/h. I.e 0 to 235km/h in 9 seconds.