Range Rover has been spotted testing prototypes of hotter ‘RS’ versions of its Range Rover Sport and Evoque models. Caught undergoing dynamics and handling tests at the Nürburgring in Germany, Land Rover has yet to officially confirm the addition of RS line to its range, but rumours has it that …
Read More »Honda illusions – an impossible made possible – clever CR-V diesel TV ad
Honda UK’s new TV advertisement for the new Honda CR-V 1.6 Diesel is both intriguing and clever. The film demonstrates that not everything is what it first seems. The producers use 3D arts to great effect, creating optical illusions that are fascinating to watch. The message from Honda was through …
Read More »Infiniti’s four-door coupé realistically imagined
It has been rumoured recently that Infiniti is planning to add a four-door coupé to their lineup to compete with the Mercedes-Benz CLS and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé. Although the new flagship is not expected before 2017, it doesn’t stop Theophilus Chin from imagining it. According to Nissan, the …
Read More »2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class interior revealed
Mercedes-Benz is continuing to drip feed us with images and information of the all-new 2014 C-Class (W205), ahead of its debut in January 2014 at the NAIAS in Detroit. Following a teaser video yesterday, the company has just released a few interior photos of the car. The interior styling theme …
Read More »McLaren releases P1 performance figures – 0-100km/h in 2.8s
McLaren has released the performance figures for its P1 hypercar. McLaren’s third model in the range will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds, 200km/h in 6.8 seconds and 300km/h in just 16.5 seconds, the latter a full 5.5 seconds quicker than the legendary McLaren F1. This comes as the first …
Read More »Video: 2014 BMW 2-Series Coupe teased – Revealing October 25
A new teaser video of the upcoming BMW 2-Series coupe has been released ahead of its scheduled debut on October 25, 2013. The new BMW 2-Series will replace the 1-Series coupe and convertible when it goes on sale in early 2014, with production to begin in November this year. Following …
Read More »2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class details emerged with teaser [video]
Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser video of the upcoming 2014 C-Class sedan. In a series of close up shots of the interior and a final blurry frontal shot of the exterior, we can just make out the face of the new C-Class. In silhouette, the luxury sedan will look like …
Read More »Ultra-exclusive Lamborghini Veneno Roadster revealed – 0-100km/h in 2.9s
Lamborghini has taken the wraps off the Veneno Roadster. It will be one of the world’s most exclusive supercars, with no more than nine units to be built during the course of 2014 and with a matching price tag – €3.3 million. You can forget about getting a roof either, …
Read More »AMG considering hardcore version of Mercedes CLA 45 AMG
While the new Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG isn’t exactly short of power, with its 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engines unleashing a V8-rivalling 265kW of power and 450Nm of torque. However, that didn’t stop AMG from considering an even more extreme version of the four-door coupe, as admitted by AMG chief Tobias Moers …
Read More »Nissan ZEOD RC racer unveiled – over 300km/h top speed
After an intense eight months of development, design and construction, Nissan has revealed an updated and final version of the hybrid-electric Nissan ZEOD RC racecar at its Nismo headquarters at Yokohama. The Zero Emissions on Demand racer has gone from zero to ZEOD in a mere 33 weeks after Nissan …
Read More »BMW 4 Series pricing and specifications – on sale now
BMW Australia has announced the pricing of the new BMW 4 Series. Four variants are on offer, with the 420d, 428i and 435i available at launch, while the entry-level 420i, which kicks off the range at $69,500, will arrive in January. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing …
Read More »Kia Koup Turbo – a boost for local range
Kia’s first turbocharged car has arrived in Australia. The Kia Koup marks the arrival of a new wave of boosted vehicles locally. Priced at just $27,990 plus on-road costs for the six-speed manual, the Kia Koup is also the most powerful model available under $30,000 in Australia. Powered by a …
Read More »Nissan Altima local pricing announced – on sale November
Nissan has release the local pricing of its all-new mid-size Nissan Altima range, which replaces the current Nissan Maxima. Scheduled for release in November, the car will have a starting price of $29,990 plus on-roads for the Altima ST. “The all-new Nissan Altima is an outstanding next-generation sedan,” said Peter …
Read More »Hyundai Accent gets aSRe
Hyundai Australia has added its 3rd SR model to the local lineup. The Accent SR joins the Veloster SR Turbo and recently launched i30 SR in Hyundai’s growing range of Australian-developed SR models. First previewed at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, along with the i30 SR, the Accent SR …
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