When we hear AMG, we usually think of Mercedes-Benz, right? But did you know that AMG had a hand in tweaking Japanese cars too? Yup, you heard that right! In the 1980s and 1990s, AMG worked on a few Japanese cars, including an obscure Honda Civic performance model exclusive to South Africa – the Honda … Read More
Mazda has recently launched a new rotary engine in their MX-30 crossover SUV, rather than in a sports car, leaving many car enthusiasts disappointed. The MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV was revealed at the Brussels Motor Show and offers a claimed 85km of pure electric range, with the rotary engine serving as a range-extender and booster. Mazda … Read More
Self-driving race cars made their mark at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas, as the Italian American team PoliMOVE developed a self-driving race car based on a Formula One car, known as the Minerva. The car set a new world record for the speed of an autonomous car, reaching speeds of around … Read More
Are Hologram Number Plates Really the Solution to Number Plate Theft and Cloning? The Victorian Government will be introducing a new technology, hologram number plates, starting from today (30 December, 2022) in an effort to stop dodgy drivers from cloning plates and clocking up traffic fines and toll fees. But is this new technology really … Read More
Number plate flippers, also known as number plate covers or number plate holders, are devices that allow drivers to quickly and easily switch between different number plates on their vehicle. In Australia, the use of number plate flippers is generally illegal, as it can be used to evade detection by law enforcement or to commit … Read More
Seeing those lights in the rear view mirror, sure does hurt! Here are 4 great ways to stay safe from highway patrols and save your points! In conclusion, there are several ways you can avoid getting fined by the police on the road. By using Waze to stay informed about police presence, investing in a … Read More
America’s answer to Mazda’s rotary engine is not a triangle but 2 round cylinders. The modern American Wankel engine has a complete new design splitting the initial engine into two components, one for air and the other for combustion, with improvements to the initial engineering Astron Aerospace has solved the sealing issues and improved overall … Read More
Some consider the Harley Sporster S to be Harley’s answer to the Indian Scout Bobber, though due to its riding position, versatiliy and power – we disagree. While there is an unfortunate price difference here in Australia, this does have to be factored in to its value; however if you’re from another country where they … Read More
How on earth is a motorcycle company saving the crazy-V8 we all know and love? Never forget, Yamaha excels in every field it plays in. Yamaha designs and tunes almost all of the major engines used in Lexus models. Even the LFA V10 There’s a reason, it sounds so good! That reason is Yamaha. The … Read More
The transition from strut bars, sway bars to safety bars. While those involved in the motorsport world will know how important a strut bar, the sway bars and other various chassis braces are, it seems most of the world is unaware of the important of chassis strengthening technology. Few companies like Ultra Racing Australia & … Read More