A creative collaboration between young apprentices and their instructors at BMW’s plant in Munich and Dingolfing has produced a completely unique vision for MINI. Choosing the MINI Cooper S Paceman as their base model, the students transformed the car into a two seater with a pickup style cargo area. Powered …

The Hyundai ix35 replaces the Tucson as the Korean carmaker’s second attempt at the highly competitive compact SUV segment. Going against the likes of Nissan Qashqai, Holden Captiva 5, Ford Kuga and Mazda CX-5, the ix35 promises to offer style, practicality and versatility in an affordable package. 2014 sees the …

The latest scoop of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz AMG GT comes from Spain, as the carmaker brought the supercar prototype to the urban streets for a case of “I want to be discrete AND flashy”. The AMG GT is heavily camouflaged but in a flashy green fluorescent safari pattern. The eye-catching …

In memory of Fast & Furious star, the late Paul Walker, a fan has created a fictional Fast & Furious short film using radio-controlled cars. And it’s nothing short of brilliant. Produced by Vax Studio, the film, called Fast & Furious 7 RC, continues from where Fast & Furious 6 …

Drawing inspiration from the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series, SGA has introduced a new widebody kit for the standard SLS AMG. Up front, the SGA kit comprises a new carbon fibre front spoiler integrated into the front bumper, garnished with carbon fibre canards on each side. The SLS’s elongated bonnet has …

When it comes to online shopping, there’s Amazon. When it comes to executive sedan, there’s the BMW 5 Series. For decades, the propeller badged saloon has been the benchmark in the executive class, eclipsing the Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class and Lexus GS. Things have started to change in recent years, however, …

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly working on a high performance non-AMG C-Class to be called the C450 AMG Sport (C-Class AMG Sport pictured). The rival to the likes of Audi S4 and BMW 335i M Sport will slot below the range topping C63 AMG, due to be released late this year. According …

  Lexus’ newly developed 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine made its first debut under the bonnet of the new NX compact SUV last week. While it’s been known the Lexus IS would be the next model in the brand’s lineup to receive the new turbo-four in the form of the IS …

The Audi TT offroad concept has been unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show. The plugin-hybrid is moved by a 2.0-litre TFSI engine and two electric motors with a combined system output of 300 kW (408 hp) and 650 Nm. The concept accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and reaches …

Mercedes-Benz has officially unwrapped its BMW X6 rival at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. Set to raise the bar to higher level, the Mercedes Concept Coupé SUV stands out with its flowing side line, muscular wings, large wheel arches, imposing 22-inch wheels, high beltline, frameless side windows and generous ground clearance. “Sensual as …

Lexus has marked its first entry into the highly competitive compact crossover segment with the official launch of the Lexus NX today at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. The Lexus NX, created for urban and active lifestyles, features an edgy and emotional design evolved from the controversial Lexus LF-NX concept. The bold …

Volkswagen is showcasing the potential of its flagship Golf R hatchback at the Beijing Auto Show, in the muscular form of the Golf R 400 concept. If the ‘400’ in the name doesn’t give the game away that this is not your regular Golf R, then the body and bumper modifications …

The much-anticipated new-generation Chevrolet Cruze (Holden Cruze) has been unwrapped at the Beijing Auto Show. Developed by GM’s global R&D team, including input from Holden’s engineering division in Port Melbourne, the new Cruze gets a new clean-sheet design and brand-new architecture. The team’s goal was to set new benchmarks in …

Volvo Polestar Racing V8 Supercars drivers Scott McLaughlin and Robert Dahlgren have officially handed over a high-performance Volvo S60 Polestar to NSW Police’s Rose Bay Local Area Command. The six-cylinder turbo-charged engine powering the S60 Polestar has been optimised by Volvo’s performance arm with a bigger turbo, new intercooler, revised …