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Watch the History of AMG – Video
AMG, Mercedes-Benz‘s high-performance sub-brand, celebrates its 45th birthday this year. The commemorate the anniversary, AMG has been working diligently on unique campaigns about the brand.
Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Headlines AMI Leipzig Models
Volkswagen will be showcasing four new models at the upcoming Auto Mobil International (AMI) show in Leipzig, from the CC, Scirocco, Beetle, and Polo ranges.
McLaren GT to Get New Engineering Center Close to HQ
Early last year, the McLaren Group launched McLaren GT, a new brand dedicated to supplying 12C GT3 race cars for racing in Europe this season.
Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Diesel Racer Showcases Upcoming Tuner Parts
The H-S V40 sports a carbon finer body kit with a deeper front spoiler, competition style rear wing and prominent fender flares designed to accommodate the race rolling stock. In addition, it also features a performance exhaust system, lowered and stiffened suspension and upgraded brakes.
Hamann Dares to Modify the McLAren MP4-12C
Hamann quietly unveiled its McLaren MP4-12C ‘memoR’ project at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and now the German tuner has released a full gallery of its latest project.
Topcar Porsche Cayenne Vantage 2 ‘Lemon’ is Laughably Bad
Maintaining tact and candor simultaneously while describing Topcar’s Porsche Cayenne Vantage 2 “Lemon,” is about as easy as keeping a straight face and drinking prohibition-era moonshine.
Audi Celebrates First Ever Nürburgring 24 Hour Win
Arguably the world’s toughest endurance race, the 2012 Nürburgring 24 Hours ended with the Audi Sport Team Phoenix R8 LMS ultra capturing the victory after 155 grueling laps on the ‘Green Hell’. It’s the first victory for the German automaker at the famous Nürburgring 24 race with drivers Marc Basseng, Christopher Haase, Frank Stippler, and Markus Winkelhock…
Ferrari P4/5 Competizione Sets Ferrari Nürburgring Lap Record
When the Ferrari P4/5 Competizione was first revealed to the world decked out in full carbon fiber, there was hardly any doubt in anyone’s minds that James Glickenhaus had a real winner with the bespoke Ferrari.
Maserati Trofeo MC World Series Returns for Third Season
The Maserati Trofeo MC World Series will be back for its third season, with the single-make Maserati race series unveiling the newest variant of its GranTurismo MC Trofeo race car.
Boris Said to Drive Electric BMW M3 at Pikes Peak Hill Climb – Video
NASCAR driver Boris Said already has a lengthy racing resume with one win in the Nationwide Series and seven top ten finishes. Now he’s looking to conquer the infamous Pikes Peak Hill Climb behind the wheel of an electric-converted BMW M3.
Ferrari 458 Spyder gets the Mansory Treatment, Monaco Edition Unveiled
Few will find the Ferrari 458 Italia lacking in style, performance or price. But if you’re one of those who think “This car just isn’t extreme enough for me,” European tuning shop Mansory is waiting for your phone call.
BMW Teases New ‘M-Performance’ M3 and M5 in Video
Don’t think the new BMW M5, or M3 are performance oriented enough? BMW apparently knows the feeling, and is teasing new versions of the M3 Coupe and M5 Sedan.
BMW Gets First DTM Win in Almost 20 Years
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since BMW last participated in a DTM race, but the return of the German automaker to the series is already a successful one. After 52 grueling laps at Lausitz, Canadian Bruno Spengler was able to turn his pole position into BMW’s first DTM win in almost…
BMW Announces M Performance Parts for 3-Series and 5-Series
BMW announced today that M Division performance parts for both the 3 Series and 5 Series will be made available to consumers.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Black Series Race Car Teased by Evosport and MBBS
Evosport and MBBS are known in the tuning circles as making some of the most awesome BMW and Mercedes race-spec cars. They’re now teasing a new race car that will be entered into the Pirelli World Challenge GT.
Volvo Mean Green Breaks Record, Misses Targeted Top Speed
Volvo makes a hybrid with 5,000 lb-ft of torque and 2,100 hp, it’s true. While you won’t find those numbers pumping from any of its passenger cars, the “Mean Green” semi is a highway tracker designed for speed with mainly Volvo production components.
Ferrari 458 Spyder Tuning Package Adds Horsepower, Style and Speed
If nothing else, driving a Ferrari 458 Spyder commands attention, but tuner Novitec Rosso insists that’s not enough. It just announced a new tuning package that makes the car lighter, faster and more aerodynamic to allow a 200 mph top speed.
King of Europe Drift Competition Gets Sideways- Video
Drifting has become an automotive phenomenon around the world with race leagues devoted to the sideways sport, leading drifters to push the limits constantly.
Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Dragon Wrap is Just Plain Hideous
After we saw this gold plated Porsche 911 at Russian car dealership Konig motors, it seemed like nothing could top it in the ugly category, until this Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG dragon wrap reared its hideous head.
Ultra-Rare Lancia Stratos Hitting the Auction Block
The Lancia Stratos isn’t just one of the world’s rarest cars, but one with an iconic cult following like no other. In total, 492 Stratos are believed to have been built, with the majority of them being competition or Rally race cars. The Stradale variant of the Stratos was built for the street, a requirement…
Fiat 500 Claims Victory in Inaugural B-Spec Race
During the offseason, the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) announced its new B-Spec class to give automakers and racers a relatively affordable platform to go racing. The season has finally kicked off with Carbotech’s Fiat 500 claiming the first victory. The ‘showroom stock’ racing series includes race cars like the Honda Fit and Mazda…
Gold Porsche 911 Redefines Gaudy in Russian Showroom
A Russian car dealer is redefining the word ridiculous by offering a gold-plated Porsche 911. Rather than going the slightly more popular route of gold chrome wrapping, this example features 44 lbs of gold plating instead, with etchings on the metal designed by respected Russian artist, Denis Simachev.
Brabus Drops The V12 For Hybrid-Diesel For Latest Technology Project Hybrid
Brabus established its name as the monster tuner of Mercedes-Benz engines capable of exceeding 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque. But for its latest project, the company drops its earth-shaking V12 in a bold pursuit for a more eco-friendly diesel hybrid.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP600 GT3 Race Being Auctioned for Charity
Timepiece manufacturer Blancpain will be offering up a 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP600 GT3 race car at the upcoming RM Auctions in Monaco on May 12th, 2012. Blancpain runs the Super Trofeo race series, which is a spec series strictly consisting of Lamborghini Gallardos. Up for auction will be one of those race cars, sporting a…
