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Volvo poised for V8 Supercars entry Down Under in 2014

Rated 1 out of 51

Damion Smy, 17 June 2013 10:55

Volvo has confirmed that it has entered a factory team into the V8 Supercars for 2014. Volvo Polestar Racing will enter one of the world’s biggest touring car categories with a pair of V8-powered S60s, joining Nissan, Mercedes, Holden and Ford (which is rumoured as potentially departing the series). Where will the S60 get its V8? The V8 Supercar rules ...

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Volvo poised for V8 Supercars entry Down Under in 2014

Volvo poised for V8 Supercars entry Down Under in 2014

Rated 1 out of 51

Damion Smy, 17 June 2013 10:55

Volvo has confirmed that it has entered a factory team into the V8 Supercars for 2014. Volvo Polestar Racing will enter one of the world’s biggest touring car categories with a pair of V8-powered S60s, joining Nissan, Mercedes, Holden and Ford (which is rumoured as potentially departing the series). Where will the S60 get its V8? The V8 Supercar rules ...

BMW 4-series coupe (2013) first official pictures

BMW 4-series coupe (2013) first official pictures

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 14 June 2013 16:00

These are the first official pictures of the new BMW 4-series coupe. The replacement for the existing 3-series coupe, it mixes the shape of the Concept 4-series with toned-down details from the regular F30-gen 3-series saloon. The rear-drive, 2+2-seater coupe will go on UK sale in October 2013, after its in the metal debut at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show ...

Volkswagen builds 30 millionth Golf (2013)

Volkswagen builds 30 millionth Golf (2013)

Rated 1 out of 51

Ollie Kew, 14 June 2013 13:00

VW has built its 30 millionth Golf. The milestone car, a Mk7 TDI Bluemotion model, rolled off the Wolfsburg production line today (14 June 2013) and will be displayed at the factory’s open day to celebrate. On average, 2000 Golfs have been sold worldwide every day since its 1974, according to VW’s maths. Over the past 39 years there have been ...

Peugeot RCZ R to debut at 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Peugeot RCZ R to debut at 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 10 June 2013 15:35

The Peugeot RCZ R is the hottest version yet of the RCZ coupe and will make its world debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Audi TTS-rivalling RCZ R will be seen in both the static display and in high-speed action on the Goodwood hillclimb, ahead of UK deliveries kicking off in early 2014. What modifications turn a ...

Ferrari, Ford and McLaren scoop top engine award honours for 2013

Ferrari, Ford and McLaren scoop top engine award honours for 2013

Rated 2 out of 52

Ollie Kew, 07 June 2013 12:35

Think 'International Engine of the Year' awards would just concentrate on frugal, downsized powertrains? Not so. Along with Ford and VW's fuel-saving efforts, Ferrari and McLaren have been recognised for building the world's best engines in the 2013 awards. Ford took the overall prize for its 1.0-litre three-cylinder Ecoboost motor, available in the Fiesta, Focus, B-Max and C-Max. Capable of ...

Skoda Octavia vRS (2013) first official pictures

Skoda Octavia vRS (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 05 June 2013 09:00

The Skoda Octavia vRS is back, faster and yet more fuel-efficient than ever. Available in booted hatchback or estate 'Combi' bodystyles, the hot Octavia has sports suspension, an electronic locking differential and as before, a choice of petrol or diesel engines. They're more powerful this time round though... How fast is the new Skoda Octavia vRS? Opt for petrol and ...

Pagani Zonda Revolucion (2013) first pictures of ultimate 790bhp Zonda

Pagani Zonda Revolucion (2013) first pictures of ultimate 790bhp Zonda

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 04 June 2013 10:00

Is the new Pagani Zonda Revolucion the Nurburgring lap-record holder in waiting? The Zonda Revolucion (Revolution in Spanish) is a fettled version of the track-only Zonda R, boasting more power and F1-derived brake and aerodynamic know-how. It should easily be able to eclipse the Zonda R's record-breaking 6min 47sec Nürburgring lap time, but you’ll need fast money, too. Available to order now, the five ...

Porsche 911 50 Years Edition (2013) first official pictures

Porsche 911 50 Years Edition (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 04 June 2013 07:00

Here’s the inevitable special edition 911 to celebrate Porsche’s rear-engined icon’s half-century. The 911 50 Years Edition uses the Carrera 4’s 44mm-wider-than-standard body, rear-wheel drive and the Carrera S’s 395bhp 3.8-litre flat-six engine in either seven-speed manual or PDK form. In a nod to the 911’s birth year, only 1963 examples will be produced, each costing a cool £92,587 – ...

Nissan Micra facelift (2013) first official pictures

Nissan Micra facelift (2013) first official pictures

Rated 1 out of 51

Ollie Kew, 03 June 2013 12:01

Nissan’s tried to inject some of the styling fizz of the Juke into the Micra supermini, with a package of visual tweaks for 2013. The cabin’s had a nip and tuck too, and Nissan has confirmed prices won’t rise sharply versus the current £9800-14,000 range. What’s new for the latest Nissan Micra? A Juke-style front grille, new front bumper, triangular ...

Vauxhall VXR8 GTS (2013) first pictures of Aussie M5-killer

Vauxhall VXR8 GTS (2013) first pictures of Aussie M5-killer

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 29 May 2013 09:01

This is Vauxhall's BMW M5 and Mercedes E63 AMG fighter: the new VXR8. The £55k rear-drive saloon doesn't just beat its German peers for price though. It's also punching with the heavyweights in the power stakes, developing 576bhp and 545lb ft. Is the new Vauxhall VXR8 GTS just a rebadged Australian muscle car? Strictly it's nothing more than the new HSV ...

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