The creator of this tiny Lego V8 engine claims it can rev up to almost 4500rpm – and it sounds better than you’d expect. View 2 images The title of building the smallest V8 engine in the world has been claimed by a Lego fan on YouTube, who used a combination of the Danish toys and…
The 2023 Kia Seltos Sport+ would have to be one of our favourite small SUVs, if it weren’t for one incredibly annoying feature… What we love Spacious cabin with loads of storage Full-size spare wheel Aussie-specific ride and handling tune What we don’t Incessant beeping from safety system Changing settings could be simpler Some interior…
Classic cars in Canberra can now be driven up to 60 days per year – for less than $100 annually – following changes to the territory’s historic vehicle registration rules. View 5 images Owners of classic cars on club permits in the Australian Capital Territory have been given more freedom to drive their vehicles throughout the…
Electric cars are known to be quick in a straight line, and one of the quickest is Ford’s Mustang Cobra Jet 1400. Unveiled in 2020, the electric drag racer packs more than 1,500 hp at the wheels, or enough to set the current record for a full-bodied EV in the quarter-mile with a time of 8.128…
Bentley is celebrating 20 years since its last victory at the iconic Le Mans endurance race with 48 limited-edition Continental GTs – each fitted with genuine parts from the winning machine. British luxury car-maker Bentley has launched a collection of limited-edition Continental GTs to celebrate 20 years since it won the 24 Hours of Le…
Channel your inner, and outer, Mad Max with this faithful replica of the iconic ‘black-on-black’ Interceptor – offered for sale in Melbourne. “She sucks nitro … with Phase 4 heads, 600 horsepower through the wheels!” When George Miller’s 1979 dystopian thriller Mad Max hit cinemas, an icon was born. The MFP Pursuit Special, a 1973…
More than six figures for this six-wheel drive combat machine sets a big precedent for ex-military vehicles. A rare Australian six-wheel drive ex-army vehicle – specialised for long-range warfare – has recently sold at auction for over $110,000. While auction house Pickles and Australian Frontline Machinery do not disclose the final sale amount of their…
This week see’s the return of the Red Bull Car Park Drift competition which takes place in Durban at the Suncoast casino. This is South Africa’s only amateur drifting competition and the qualifiers take place on the 14th and 15th April 2023. Contestants skills will be challenged on a unique course with five obstacles which…
We know Corvette people can be funny sometimes. Some do the “wave.” Others enjoy picking pebbles from tire treads. But no one would say owning VIN 001 is funny. In fact, it’s kinda cool, and if you’re conscious about what people think of you because you never were the cool kid, then you’re a prime…
Now’s your chance to buy one of the Teslas that helped get things started. A gorgeous example of the EV maker’s first car, the Roadster, is currently up for bid on Bring a Trailer. The car may not be as powerful or efficient as any of the brand’s current models, but it offers something they…