2013 Holden HSV Gen-F GTS

Holden will be responsible for producing the most powerful vehicle in Australian history when the 2013 HSV ( Holden Special Vehicles ) GTS hits the showroom floors this September.

The GTS will be powered by General Motors LSA 6.2 liter V8 supercharged engine that has been in the Cadillac CTS-V and Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 for the last few years. It will put out about 430kw, or 576 hp and should be capable or low 4, high 3 second 0-60 MPH runs. The engine produces a lot or torque and has been known to shred tires in the wrong ( or right ) hands. Magnetic ride suspension which is a GM invention and adopted by amongst others Ferrari, will be on the GTS, so it will also be a brilliant handler.

The 2014 Cadillac CTS has just been released and I suspect that the CTS-V which is in the works may well be powered by a twin turbo V8 with even more hp that the HSV. Time will tell.

 2014 Cadillac CTS

Well done HSV and GM. Onwards an upward.

2014 Corvette Stingray

The 2014 Corvette Stingray is one sexy vehicle. GM appears to have struck a home run with the C7.

Due to be released at the end of 2013, the standard engine will be a 6.2 liter V8 producing about 450hp allowing the Stingray to sprint from 0-60mph in less than 4 seconds.

The Stingray will be released as a coupe and a convertible, both looking very Ferrari like, which isn't a bad thing in my opinion.

Both will be available as either a 6 speed automatic, OR a 7 speed manual, taking a page from the Porsche playbook. A 50/50 weight distribution is something reminiscent of a BMW and the engineers at Chevrolet have spent some quality time in creating a classy cockpit that has more of a European flair than previous versions of the Corvette which were sometime a bit bland.

Magnetic selective ride will be available with the Z51 performance package allowing for crisp handling creating a recipe that will bring the Corvette Stingray back into the desirable sports car category.

Who's telling what sort of power the Z06 and ZR-1 will produce..... Supercar.

China F1 preview

Looks like Ferrari and Massa have made some progress for the China F1 which will be held this weekend.


After the excitement of the Malaysian F1 with hearing problems and insolence from some of the drivers, I am looking forward to watching some serious rivalry unfold this weekend.

Keep an eye on Kimi also.

Cadillac gassing it up?

According to this write up, Cadillac is looking to become a global player again and launch new models including a BMW 1 series competitor and a flagship model.

I hope that the new CTS-V based on the yet to be released 2014 CTS includes a station wagon as I would like one. Time will tell???

Nevada approves license for driverless car.

Where is K.I.T.T? Knight rider was onto this in 1983..... Good thing Google is catching up.

Wonder what the look on the face of the opposing driver / passenger will be when they first see one of these experimental vehicles in action?

2013 Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG

With  a fresh restyle the 2013 SL65 AMG is a powerhouse. The output of the twin turbo V12 engine is now 621 HP ( up from a meager 604 HP ) at 22 PSI and the hard top convertible will sprint from 0-60 MPH in 3.9 seconds. Top speed is limited too 186MPH.

On top of it, the weight of the car over the previous model has decreased by about 250 lbs and fuel consumption has decreased. With a price tag north of $199,000, you best like the way it looks!

Formula 1 2012

Who's ready for the Malaysian F1 this weekend?

If you are into F1 and fancy yourself as a manager, go to www.f1grandprixmanager.com and sign up. It is not too late to win.

Welcome back to Kimi Raikkonen.... I am expecting good things from him this year...