The initial sketches are promising
German tuner ABT hearts the Audi RS6, but judging by this initial teaser sketch of an upcoming 'Power-Avant,' we're not so sure the Audi RS6 hearts ABT. It doesn't look particularly pleased to be here.Not that it matters,
by Vijay Pattni
It feels as if you’re actually in the bucket seat.
Control which way you face during this drift session. Using a 180-degree camera, this guy gives you a taste of drifting by looking where you want, when you want, as if you were in the actual passenger seat yourself. Pretty cool.
by Lije Martin
Torque is also up from from 749Nm to 869Nm
BMW has never made a production M8 before-not even when the 8-Series had proper, sports car-spec pop-up headlights - so you can forgive us for being a wee bit impatient for the new one's arrival.Solace has arrived
Ford's pony car gets the Liberty Walk treatment
We're a long way from Nagoya. And I'm not measuring in miles. To my left a village pond and geese, over to my right thatched roofs and so on. Oxfordshire. Britain's archetypal rural idyll. Nearby are pubs called the
Nothing less than a V12 under the hood
Lots of infamy was bred from the '90s Japanese modified car scene, among it an outfit by the name of Top Secret.You may have heard about the exploits of company boss 'Smokey' Nagata in his flagship: A gold-painted, 900hp Toyota
by Ollie Kew
A lot easier to own than the Demon, too
Holy moly! That looks angry.Quite. Meet 'The Exorcist,' John Hennessey's take on the Camaro ZL1. And his answer to Dodge's unhinged, 840hp wheelie-popping Demon.Ah, I see what they did there: Exorcist vs. Demon.Using Chevrolet's juiced
The performance division turns 50 this year
Half a century ago, two engineers did a slightly odd thing by leaving their jobs in the best car engineering company in the world, Mercedes-Benz. The little race-engine tuning shop they founded grew and eventually ended up as the name
by Paul Horrell
Meet Bisi Ezerioha
Fixing my gaze onto his little orange bow doesn't help. This is very real. This is happening. I think my brain is actually going to explode.That's what it feels like when I enter the third hour of dense conversation
Amazingly, the engine wasn't swapped
When it comes to fun-to-drive rides, minivans are probably the last thing we think of. Spacious, versatile, and kid-friendly are far better adjectives to describe America's favorite family hauler. Well, except maybe for this particular example.We're
As if the hatchback wasn't hot enough
The latest-generation Ford Focus RS is one hell of a hot hatch. In less than a year, its level of performance and that cool Drift Mode have swayed some 8,200 people into choosing its combination of practicality and track ability
How much did the upgrade cost?
Let's get this out of the way: The paint job is not for everyone. It's sure to spark arguments. But hey, it works for the owner, and that's all that really matters.This started out life as a 1991
Well, now you have...
The world of performance car tuning never fails to surprise and delight. And while Mercedes-Benz prepares to usher in an exclusively all-wheel-drive E63 AMG, a particularly zany tuner has provided evidence that this is not bad news at all.
An expensive 350kph hair dryer
Guess who's back? None other than Brabus, who over the Le Mans weekend unveiled what it dubs as the "world's fastest and most powerful four-seat cabriolet." Meet the Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio, which, as the name suggests,
Even more oomph for its T8 engine
You may have noticed that there's a growing trend toward high-performance luxury SUVs. And we're not referring to dainty compact SUVs, mind you. We mean full-size behemoths. Case in point is the Polestar-tuned Volvo XC90.Just a
This tuning company just did
The reality is that hybrids and vans are two types of vehicles often referred to as boring. They're practical means of transport whose sole purpose in life is to get people to and from their destination as efficiently as possible.The
Making regular cars more appealing
The recently held Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 was a vibrant showcase of the aftermarket car scene. It didn't just display what Japan had to offer in the way of tuning and customization, it likewise gave us a glimpse of how much
Star of the 2015 Manila Auto Salon
As you know, the 2015 Manila Auto Salon is happening this weekend. Needless to say, there are cars and booth babes to see. But we want to inform you now that if you could lay your eyes on just one thing inside
But it's only available in the Middle East
We all know the GT-R and the 370Z Nismo. In the UK, the offering from Nissan's performance wing also extends to the Juke Nismo, while over in Japan they're treated to a Note Nismo.The UAE? A Patrol Nismo,
by Vijay Pattni
Making it more desirable
If you're a regular reader of this website, you'd know by now that we're huge fans of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The sheer power, extreme off-road capability, and luxurious interior conspire to give new meaning to "roughing
Opens up potential of Skyactiv engine
The Mazda 3 is arguably one of the most bang-for-your-buck compact cars you can get today. The mix of sharp handling, ride comfort and utmost driving fun can rival any performance sedan out there. But as any enthusiast knows,
