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 [...]

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 [...]

Opel has released new images of it’s new Astra OPC. This awesome looking car features a turbo charged four cylinder engine producing a  juicy 276hp or just over 200kw’s with 400nm of torque. This will ensure some serious performance to match the serious looks. Matched up to the engine will be a 6 speed manual gearbox feeding the power [...]

To challenge the beautiful Ferrari 458 spider, Mclaren is believed to be finalizing their own drop top. However it is reported that the drop top will take slightly longer to retract. But im sure you wont mind anyway. The convertible version will be based on the same chassis and will feature the same twin turbo [...]

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 [...]

Not long after the new 911 was revealed at the Frankfurt motor show, Porsche has revealed the cabriolet. As you can see, they have opted for a soft top which saves weight and retains that classic Porsche shape. The new 911 Cabriolet is identical to the hard top version. It has a longer wheelbase with [...]

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 [...]

Fifth generation of the world’s most successful high-performance saloon in the premium segment of the executive class; new BMW M5 is an exceptionally dynamic high-performance sports car with four doors and five seats; consistent further development of the vehicle concept initiated in 1984 with the first-generation BMW M5; compelling track potential combines with the comprehensive [...]

Small in size but big in attitude, a pumped-up, track-ready interpretation of the super-smart iQ city car leads a posse of tuned and tweaked Toyota concept and production cars at the Tokyo Auto Salon. The world’s largest annual aftermarket parts show that took place from 14 to 16 January, gives leading tuning firms and custom [...]

BMW released their X1 model not to long ago. Now they have introduced a new engine into the model line-up. This is a 2 litre petrol engine that delivers a massive 180Kw’s of power. This is truly a remarkable achievement, here is the new model at a glance: •  The first four-cylinder petrol engine with [...]

The Giulietta has recently been launched in S.A. Alfa Romeo hopes this new stylish model will boost sales figures and from the brief introduction we have been given, we don’t see why it won’t. Here is some information from Alfa on their new model: The Giulietta can comfortably seat five adult occupants and their luggage. [...]

BMW’s much anticipated 1 series M coupe is finally here. If you are looking for a hot hatch that will dominate them all then look no further. Here are some brief specifications and details of the new M car from BMW. Crank Motoring looks forward to driving this highly revered car soon. Look out for [...]

Last night I was invited to attend the launch of the brand new Alfa Romeo Giulitta at the Piazza in Melrose Arch. As the evening’s events unfolded we were greeted with fantastic dancers and musicians making the event all the more memorable. Once the black cloth slipped off the metallic red body, the crowed flocked [...]

Exterior Recently you may have noticed a striking new Renault on the roads, the Megane coupe to be specific. This fresh new design features a sporty yet compact exterior highlighted with aluminum front air ducts and a very sleek window line. Renault is certainly going to attract a more enthusiastic driver with this attractive coupe, [...]

Here is some information from Renault on their new hot hatch, the 184kw 2.0 litre turbo megane RS. Renault South Africa is set to shake up the performance hatchback market with one of the most capable and convincing entrants yet. As the latest in a long line of award-winning sporting models, the new Mégane RS [...]