The 2014 BMW M3 will be a monster, there is no denying that, however what will the German manufacturer do to keep emissions low but power high? Well the trend lately has been to build smaller capacity engines but turbo charge the hell out of them. So with the 2014 M3 it has been suggested [...]

We don’t often feature customer motorcycles on Crank, but this is one attractive beast, the Sbay Motor companies Jerry. Only 50 will be produced and the cost? Well 48 000 USD. The attention to detail is incredible, and the use of Rizomo and aluminium components is abundant. Carbon fibre is also incorporated in the design and Brembo brakes provide the [...]

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 [...]

This image of the new Moto Guzzi 1400 was leaked from a dealer convention. The engine is a 90 degree v twin with 4 valves per cylinder. There are oil coolers however the engine is also air cooled. This new engine will be the basis for all Moto Guzzi’s in the future. Traditionally the Moto Guzzi has appealed to the [...]

Codenamed the F70 the next Ferrari Enzo will produce 920hp. Impressive, 120 hp is said to be produced by a KERS system similar to that of the Formula one car. So the 7.3 litre V12 engine will produce 800Hp, which is dramatic. What makes this figure more dramatic is that the Enzo is expected to weigh in at around 1300kg’s. This is [...]

Karel Abraham has released some gp12 figures from his satelite team. As you may imagine Ducati Corse are remaining very tight lipped about their new MotoGP bike due to widespread criticism over the GP11′s performance. However Karel has shared some information after his three day test session at Jerez. The factory teams and satellite teams [...]

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. [...]

Here is a press release from Nissan SouthAfricaabout the Juke. Look out for the review soon     Overview   The new Nissan Juke enters the SA motoring market with a bold objective – reinventing the urban motoring landscape through the introduction of a uniquely compelling new kind of vehicle which can only have been [...]

information on the new 2012 BMW 3 series

Here is the latest press release from Peugeot on the beautiful RCZ sport: Like its road-going counterpart, the racing version most certainly comes under the ‘premium car’ heading, if only because of its expressive styling, carefully-appointed cockpit and the pedigree technologies that have been employed for its mechanicals. The RCZ Peugeot Sport targets all saloon [...]

In sunny South Africa, a great majority of the population lead an active outdoor lifestyle, complete with various recreational activities from cycling to canoeing or even just spending time with friends and family on holiday. Because we need to transport the kids, bicycles, quad bike or the dogs around town, sometimes we need something a [...]

It’s here, one of my most favorite bikes, the fireblade is back. Everything to all people, the 2012 fireblade looks awesome. These pictures were leaked and as a result no information has been released by the manufacturer, but sources say ABS will be an option, the engine is the same configuration, so no V4 or big bang motor. You [...]

Suzuki has just released the new Kizashi, expect the review soon, for now here is the release from Suzuki:

With the introduction of the Audi A8 L, Audi is offering two engine choices. Customers can choose either the 4.2 TDI twin-turbo V8 diesel, or the new 6.3-litre W12 FSI petrol engine. With an overall length of 5.267 metres, the new Audi A8 L is 130mm longer than the regular version. The wheelbase has grown [...]

A chassis set-up, weight balance and body structure geared squarely to providing unbeatable driving fun gives the car’s go-kart feeling unrivalled depth; Electric Power Steering and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) as standard, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) optional (standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé); innovative pedestrian protection systems and [...]