For all those who wondered what would happen if Toyota offered V8 power in the FT-86, this video is your answer. Underneath the bonnet of this one-off aftermarket drift-machine is a 5.0-litre V8 from its expensive cousin, Lexus IS-F. And just as expected, the results are overwhelming.
The Toyota Land Cruiser, quite possibly the most overrated vehicle in the world, or so most of us would like to think. So many of them ply the roads in the Middle East, tailgating everyone else, that most people have a love-hate perspective on them. We did drive the Land Cruiser before, but never really pushed it too hard off-road, because we weren’t experienced enough back then. But then, come 2012, there is an updated version with a new 4.6-litre engine option. This time, we were ready to take it off-road. Properly.
Subaru is set to unveil the 2013 models of their flagship Legacy sedan and its off-road cousin, the Outback, in addition to debuting the all-new XV Crosstrek crossover at the 2012 New York Auto Show.
| The Good: – Stylish exterior – Cabin space and features – Very comfortable ride |
The Bad: – Soft handling character – Very heavy curb weight – Some kooky electronics |
Ford will be offering the Explorer in an SHO-like high-performance variant called the Explorer Sport for 2013. Bolted to the engine bay will be the same twin-turbo 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 found in the Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKS, among other models.
According to the Ministry of Economy in the UAE, once again motorists will be able to use their credit cards to pay for petrol. What’s more, an additional Dhs 2 will also be charged as commission every time the card is swiped for the transaction.
A series of dramatic events unfolded at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, as a competitor’s dragster caught fire in the season-opening Pro Drag Series. The driver managed to make a miraculous escape from his faulty car, thanks to the emergency staff.
The covers have come off the redesigned 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, in what could signal Chevy’s boring future styling direction. It gets a three-bar upper and two-bar lower grille design upfront, as well as a bonnet bulge. Beyond the A-pillars everything has been redesigned, the rest of the body remains till the D-pillars. The rear end gets redesigned taillights, liftgate and a relocated license-plate section.
The Bavarian boys have certainly decided that it was time to strengthen their racing line-up for the year, as BMW went on to showcase the first 3-Series racer based on the new F30 platform. The project was undertaken by BMW South-Africa and ADF motorsports.