Aston Martin has decided that they will introduce their V12 Vantage Special into the North and South American markets. Pricing on the Aston’s range is still being decided, however we do know that deliveries will take place during the fourth quarter of the year. Following the V12 Vantage, Aston will also offer the Carbon Black special edition.

Lexus has released a special Nurburgring version of the LFA Supercar. This essentially means an even more exclusive run of only 50 units, compared to the original 500 models. One of the 50 Nuburgring models will cost $70,000 more, while matte black paint will be another $20,000. Engine wise the enhancements include a modified version of the 4.8-litre V10 engine with 562-horsepower,...

Reifen Koch has released a brand new performance package for the Audi RS6. The new package consists of new engine modifications and new alloy wheels. The engine kit will boast a reconfigured ECU, a sports filter and a custom made exhaust pipe. These change boost the V10’s output to 700-horsepower with 790Nm of torque. There will be a top speed of 330km/h. Wheels...

SpeedFactory has increased the power from the Dodge Challenger SRT8. The new figure has been enhanced from 317kW to 447kW with an unannounced torque figure. The tuner found more power in the 6.1-litre HEMI engine as they boosted it to a displacement of 7.0-litres. Following this is a brand new stainless steel Corsa exhaust system, as well as a new custom Comp hydraulic...

A traffic officer from the Free State recently died after a motorist hit her. The traffic officer was trying to tell a speeding driver to slow down as he was traveling well over the 80km/h speed limit. “There was a vehicle travelling from Bothaville towards Welkom and the speed trap showed the speeding driver was travelling 146 km per hour.” The lady officer,...

Fiat/Chrysler, what’s happening? Well, the company in charge has released a chart detailing the up and coming models. The first model to hit the market will be a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a Penstar V6, followed by a Wrangler and a facelifted ‘FL’ Patriot. The Jeep brand will be followed by Chrysler’s main models which include a FL Town...

Volvo in North America will release their 2011 S60 sedan with a starting price of $38,550, with destination charges included. The aim of the new S60 would be to pull sales away from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. The new sedan will boast all-wheel-drive, 18-inch wheels, Bluetooth connectivity and various Secure Coverage Plans as a standard feature. Volvo’s S60 T6...

Cargraphic will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a modification kit for the facelifted Porsche Cayenne. The kit will include power enhancements to the V6 diesel engine, and new aerodynamic changes. Power will be enhanced to 213kW, and unfortunately there were no torque figures released. The German tuner added a set of 21-inch wheels in Dunlop SP Quattromaxx tires,...

This weekend was stormy and bleak in Cape Town. In fact, it was so horrible that between 17:30 on Saturday and 09:00 on Sunday morning about 20 cars crashed. Some of the collisions were serious, but thankfully no one was killed. They are all a lot luckier than those in the Gallardo incident.

Ferrari’s CEO Amedeo Felisa, during a recent interview, said that the next Enzo will boast a twin-turbocharged V8 engine. At the moment the old supercar uses a 6.0-litre V12. Felisa was not keen to spread the details, however he said that the automaker had ruled out the option of a 6-cylinder engine. “The perception today is that the number of cylinders equates...

Toyota has expanded their Prado range, in South Africa, with their brand new TX which is based on the VX range-topper. The new mid-sized Land Cruiser will boast new safety features which include top of the range airbag features for entire-body protection, the ability to absorb impact energy, and a smart system interior pillar and roof trim system to lessen head injuries. Safety...

Porsche has released a few highlights for the 911 model. The first change would be a set of 19-inch Sport Classic wheels for the 911 Sport Classic model. The Sport Classic Porsche will be built in a limited production run of only 250 units. Another feature will be the three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles for the PDK gearbox. This will be in leather...

Rumours in and around Toyota suggest that the Japanese automaker is working on another small rear-wheel-drive sports car. It was suggested that there will be less size, with less power compared to the FT-86 RWD coupe model. Reports said that the development costs of the FT-86 are pushing the price up, therefore the automaker are looking for something smaller aimed at the...

SEAT will find its way to the Worthersee tuning even in Austria later this week where they will introduce two versions of the Ibiza Sports Tourer. One of the packages will boast a load of accessories, while the other will have a sporty looking black fascia. There are no images.

Hamann has updated the BMW 5-Series GT with a new suspension kit, a front and rear spoiler, side skirts and a special rear apron for the exhaust pipes. Following these changes are a new set of wheels to finish off the black look. Engine wise the German tuner boosted the 530d’s power up to 275-horsepower with 620Nm of torque. ...