The local arm of Fiat has launched the Freemont SUV today (read our review here), priced from $25,990, making it the cheapest mid-sized SUV on sale in Australia. Based on the Dodge Journey, the Fiat Freemont is offered in two new powerplants – a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol generating 125kW of …

Porsche is reportedly planning to launch a four-cylinder Boxter/Cayman at the end of this year. According to Flat-6 News, the flat-four engine is likely to be unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. It is said to be based on the 3.8-litre flat-six that is found in the …

Renault unveiled today the Twin’Z Concept, the company’s take on an electric supermini with rear-wheel drive layout. Measuring 3,627mm long, 1,705mm wide and 1,506mm tall, with a 2,495mm wheelbase, the Twin’Z Concept is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor delivering 50kW (68hp) of power and 226Nm of torque. Energy is …

The all-new third-generation Kia Cerato sedan is now released in Australia (read our review here). It will be followed by a five-door hatchback later in the year. Sporting a sleeker profile and dynamic styling, the all-new Cerato sedan is bigger in all dimensions, except in height. It is 30mm longer …

In a survey by authoritative US-based Kelley Blue Book (KBB) website, Lexus was voted the Most Trusted Luxury Brand in the 2013 edition of KBB’s Brand Image Awards. The voting data is gathered via KBB’s Brand Watch study, which analyses buyers who carry out new vehicle research at www.KBB.com. The …

The new BMW M6 Gran Coupé has been added to the Australia line up, priced from $299,500 excluding on-roads. The newest member of the M6 family adds a touch of aesthetic appeal to the M performance line up. “The M6 Gran Coupé combines ground breaking acceleration and dynamics with the …

Volkswagen in the UK has announced the pricing for latest Mk7 Golf GTI. The new car will be priced just £195 more than its predecessor, at £25,845 for the ‘standard’ 3-door GTI. The slightly more powerful 3-door GTI Performance model will cost £26,825 – just an extra £980. Both hot-hatches …

Peugeot Australia has slashed pricing on its SUV range. The company’s 4007 SV 7-seat SUV is now priced at $39,990 drive away (excluding metallic paint), a saving of more than $7,000. Powered by a 115kW/380Nm 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine, the 4007 SV comes with heated front seats, power operated driver’s seat, …

We all know what the mighty Nissan GT-R is capable of. With all-wheel drive and a stonking twin-turbocharged V6 engine, it seems there is nothing the GT-R can’t do…. or is it? What if you live in Iceland, where the roads are covered in snow half the year and you …

Rumours have been circulating for a while that BMW is considering a smaller sibling for the BMW X6. Now, images of the car, the BMW X4 concept, have surfaced on to the web ahead of its debut at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. Judging by these first pictures, the X4 …

Concept cars are great. They allow car designers to go crazy with their designs without the engineering and design rules constraints that are imposed on production vehicles. That’s why they are generally exceedingly good looking. Take this Ferrari Concept, called Getto, for instance. Designed by Christophe Jourd’hui, the idea behind …

Skoda has released images of its face lifted Superb ahead of the car’s unveiling at the 2013 Auto Shanghai. The modest update brings the car’s front fascia in-line with the latest Skoda Octavia. Changes include new headlights with LED daytime running lights, restyled front bumper and grille. At the back, …

It seems little known supercar maker, Hennessey, keeps itself busy by smashing one world record after another. After snatching the title of the world’s fastest production car from 0-300km/h in a Venom GT, with an average time of 13.63 seconds in January 2013, it is now adding another trophy to …

BMW Group Australia has introduced a new entry level model 3 Series to take on the fight in the ‘bargain basement’ end of the luxury segment. Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, the BMW 316i is priced from $50,900 plus on-road costs. According to Phil Horton, BMW Group …