[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The late 1990s saw many epic homologation specials. One of them was the Mercedes CLK GTR, which was a road-going version that allowed Mercedes to race in the LeMans and FIA GT1 class. The car had a couple of road-going versions, including a CLK GTR roadster, but the final evolution is considered to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Subtle exterior tweaks are bound for the Model Year 2022 Nissan Patrol in Australia, which follows a $1000 price rise at the start of the year. 2022 Nissan Patrol pricing and specifications $1000 price bump at the start of the year Subtle exterior tweaks, interior stays the same Priced from $82,160 before on-road…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Renault’s first new European electric passenger car in a decade is tipped to reach Australia next year, offering up to 470km of range. Previous View 15 images View 15 images View 15 images Next The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric small SUV is due to arrive in Australia as soon as next year, as the brand’s first…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A few months ahead of the arrival of an all-new model, Subaru has almost sold out of WRX sedans. Previous View 8 images View 8 images Next Stock of the outgoing 2021 Subaru WRX has dwindled to a handful of cars – ahead of the launch of a new model by the middle of 2022…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A magnetised tray in future Ford utes could help secure cargo. View 3 images The Ford Ranger ute and F-150 pick-up could eventually be equiped with a magnetised tray bed – according to patents filed in the USA. The proposed design – which was lodged with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Porsche’s mission to keep the internal combustion engine alive has taken another step closer to reality, demonstrating the benefits of synthetic fuels in a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. View 17 images Porsche has used an ice-driving event to prove its ambitious synthetic fuels program is not just a laboratory experiment. A 2022 Porsche…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] View 16 images Story originally published 5 August, 2006 Like many Silicon Valley engineers, Martin Eberhard loves cars, especially fast ones. But the self-described “closet gearhead” didn’t feel comfortable buying a hot rod that guzzled gas from the Middle East or some other troubled region. So three years ago, Eberhard (pictured above) and friend…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With the advent of electric propulsion and the search for “greener” alternative fuels, it’s safe to say we live in interesting times. For better or worse, the strife for sustainability has reached motorsports and Porsche is one of the leading companies, working on finding a solution that doesn’t involve complete electrification. It seems…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Nissan GT-R seems to be an unending topic, just like its production cycle. Debuted in 2007, the R35 GT-R is now in its 15th year – longer than the previous three GT-R generations together. Because of its unusual longevity, the R35 has had many different versions over the years, each better than…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As an automotive journalist of a certain vintage, I get approached from time to time for the occasional special project. A few years ago, I worked with a private-equity house that was considering investing in small British sports-car makers. As part of our research, we identified 22 new or revived brands that had…