Alvin Lee

Founder and Chief Editor

Nissan Nismo models to arrive in 2016?

Nissan Australia is fast tracking the process of bringing Nismo models to Nissan showrooms Down Under. Richard Emery, director of Nissan Australia, confirmed this week the company is closer than ever to securing the complete range of Nismo-tuned performance models. While still some time away from local launch, Nissan Australia …

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2015 Audi TT range gains new 1.8 TFSI variant

Audi is extending the engine range for its TT sports coupe in Europe to include a new 1.8 TFSI variant. The turbocharged 1.8-litre TFSI develops 132 kW of power, accompanied by 250 Nm of torque available from 1,250 to 5,000 rpm. Matched with a six-speed manual transmission, the new entry-level …

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BMW M4 Coupe hotted up with ADV.1 Wheels

Premium wheel manufacturer ADV.1 has released new photos of their latest project – a BMW M4 Coupe rolling on a set of staggered 21-inch ADV06 Track Function CS wheels. The super lightweight wheels, finished in Gloss Bronze with Polished Lips, adds a nice contrasting effect to the mineral black BMW M4 coupe. …

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Japanese-styled Custom Plates coming to NSW

Just last month, Victoria’s roads authority VicRoads announced its plan to roll out Japanese-themed number plates for JDM enthusiasts. Not to be outdone, New South Wales has also been toying with the idea of Japanese-inspired plates. NSW Transport’s personalised plates operator MyPlates is currently conducting a research to see if …

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition confirmed for Oz

As production of the iconic Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution comes to an end, the Japanese manufacturer is signing off its rally-bred sports car with a Final Edition, limited to just 1,000 units globally. To the delight of Evo fans, 150 Final Edition models will be coming to Australia in the final …

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Subaru Impreza refined for 2015

Subaru Australia has revised pricing, added extra value and repositioned the 2015 Impreza range, along with an exterior facelift, improved interior quality and enhanced infotainment across the entire range. The big news however, is the further sharpening of Impreza pricing, already reduced by $500 in January when Australia’s Free Trade Agreement …

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Honda Concept D previews China-only SUV

Here is one SUV that will surely make you look, for both positive and negative reasons. The Honda Concept D bows into the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show today with an exterior so extreme, it could star in the next Transformer movie. The Honda Concept D is designed to preview an …

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Mazda2 sedan confirmed for Australia

Mazda has confirmed that a sedan variant will be added to the Mazda2 range later this year. Returning for the first time since 2010, the Mazda2 sedan – like the Mazda6 and Mazda3 sedans before it – incorporates the elegant styling of Mazda’s ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design language. …

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Infiniti Q70L Bespoke Edition debuts in Shanghai

Infiniti today took the covers off its Q70L Bespoke Edition at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, showcasing its fine handcrafted interior in one of Infiniti’s most important markets. The special version of the production Q70L, with a 5.9-inch (150 mm) longer wheelbase, features four luxurious seats wrapped in rich white …

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Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupe previews BMW X4 rival

After a couple of teasers, Mercedes-Benz has officially unveil the Concept GLC Coupe, a preview of the brand’s upcoming rival to the BMW X4. Set to premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show in just a few hours, the Concept GLC Coupe is a near-production-standard study that carries the successful GLE …

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2015 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Review

For a brand that used to pride itself on building cars with 50:50 weight distribution and rear-wheel-drive, the embodiment of “the ultimate driving machine”, it would have been unimaginable in the past if we told you BMW was going to produce a front-wheel drive vehicle. But, here it is – …

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Skipper Tuning rolls out widebody Nissan GT-R

Aerodynamic specialist Skipper Tuning is presenting their latest project – a widebody Nissan GT-R. Fully customised and designed for the R35 GT-R, the body kit consists of widened front and rear wheel fenders with air breathers, front lip spoiler and splitter, extended side skirts and a rear diffuser. According to …

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Mercedes-AMG GT and C 63 get power boosts from Posaidon

German tuner Posaidon is introducing a power upgrade package for the latest AMG duos – the Mercedes-AMG GT and Mercedes C 63 AMG. Both the AMG GT and C 63 AMG are powered by the same twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine, albeit with the AMG GT getting dry-sump lubrication. From the …

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