With the business version of the BRABUS SV12 R BRABUS presents the world’s fastest and most powerful luxury sedan. The high-performance automobile reaches a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). It is built based on the latest Mercedes S 600 facelift model and is powered by a BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 twelve-cylinder engine with 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW and a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft).
The BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 engine is a prime example for the old adage that nothing can replace …

 
A project that could make water-powered vehicles a practical reality has taken a step forward with funding for electro-hydrogen generator technology from clean technology provider Ultra Green.The generator, developed by OM Energy, uses waste energy in an engine’s exhaust to generate water. A converter then extracts hydrogen from the water for use as fuel by simply mixing it with the car’s normal fuel.No tank is needed for the hydrogen, which stops being produced when the engine is switched off. The current version is set to run on 80 percent conventional …

From this year onwards Ford will be offering customers iTunes Tagging and crystal-clear radio sound through HD Radio technology as part of its growing list of factory-installed customer conveniences and technologies.
This will be the world’s first implementation of iTunes Tagging in a factory-installed HD Radio receiver but note that only select models will be offered with it.
Working through the existing SYNC interfa
ce, users will be able to capture a song they hear on the HD Radio receiver for later purchase. With a simple push of the “TAG” button on the …

Meet Volkswagen Polo. It brags 770 Kw and timeslips in the low 9 second range.
What’s even crazier is that the Polo uses a 1.8L 16valve golf Gti motor. It features 13 injectors, a built bottom end, a reworked head, a massive Garrett GT40R turbocharger, and a custom water/air intercooler. AME Racing puts output at 770 Kw and 949 Nm of torque. Redline is 9400 rpm.

How cool is this… That power goes through a six-speed manual that is connected to an Audi TT -wheel drive drivetrain. A sprint from 0 to …

German tuner Mcchip has extended the power and torque band provided by the Ford Focus RS to the extreme. The standard front-wheel-drive RS already gives a good 224kW and 440Nm of torque through its 6-speed manual gearbox.

The German computer specialists at McChip DKR are currently offering two different levels of increased performance for the Focus RS.
Stage 1 is a simple ECU re flash that increases air pressure from the turbo for €799 (R8,500). This then tells the injectors to squirt just the right amount of fuel in order to keep …

We were going through our website stats the other night and we noticed a pattern in search terms for AutoModified!
It seems that a lot of you have an interest in Modified Subaru’s, which is awesome! For me nothing can beat the sound of a nicely tuned boxer motor! I’m sure you guys know the sound we are referring too..
So we have put together a little post of our 5 favourite modified Subaru’s from Google Images.
Pinks making a stink
This Impreza has a beautiful Widebody kit on it, its funny that the …

Its that time again guys, Killarney will be hosting the OPD Street 2 Strip Finals!
Have a look at the dates below to avoid disappointment.

Sat 26th Dec:
OPD Street2Strip 11am – 4pm
R50pp per day (Scholar R40, U6 free), another R20 to put your car on the track.
S2S entries will be on Sat 26th from 10am till 1pm.
Sun 27th Dec:
MSA ¼ Mile Drags / Gymkhana & NDS Drifting 9am – 6pm+-
R50pp per day (Scholar R40, U6 free), MSA lic required to participate
MSA RACE …