Alvin Lee

Founder and Chief Editor

Is the BMW 220i the sweet spot of the 2 Series Gran Coupe range?

BMW introduced the 2 Series Gran Coupe earlier this year with a simple two-tier line-up. For the average buyer, there’s the 218i powered by the modest but still lively turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine developing 103kW and 220Nm. The entry-level model is good for a 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed …

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2020 Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series Review

Before the SUV craze, the definition of the ultimate luxury car was a large saloon with the sveltest exterior design, the plushest cabin you could have ever imagined, and the latest technology and gizmos. It had to also have the ability to convey authority and power everywhere it goes. The …

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2021 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe rendering is production ready

With the unveiling of the all-new BMW 4 Series coupe last month, it’s safe to say that the debut of its more practical cousin, the 4 Series Gran Coupe is likely only months away. A couple of prototypes have been spotted recently around the Nurburgring test track, but their full …

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First Look: 2021 Kia Carnival goes upmarket

Kia has revealed first images of the new Kia Carnival, the fourth generation of the brand’s full-size peoplemover. Released in Korean specification, the new Kia Carnival is called by its maker as the ‘grand utility vehicle’ (GUV) and due for global launch toward the end of this year. The new …

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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR spotted testing at the Nurburgring

The most potent Volkswagen Golf GTI ever is inching closer to production. Seen here pounding the Nurburgring test track in Germany, the next-generation Golf GTI TCR had not a shred of camouflage on, suggesting this is the pre-production model. The Golf GTI TCR is the road-going version of the World …

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2020 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review

Right from the start, the Subaru Forester has been known for its practicality, durability and go-anywhere versatility. It’s the no-nonsense mid-size SUV that you just get in and go to places. In Australia, it’s been popular among families and adventure seekers for generations. Now, for the first time ever, hybrid …

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Next-gen Nissan 400Z rendered

The upcoming Nissan 400Z was teased in a recent Nissan Next corporate video (below), offering a glimpse of the highly anticipated sports car. While we wait for the first all-new Z car to debut in 14 years, a realistic rendering of the sports car has surfaced on the internet. Envisioned …

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All-new 2021 Mazda BT-50 price and specification

Mazda has today revealed the tough new look for its BT-50 ute, blending sleek new styling with rugged capability. Adopting styling elements from the current-generation Mazda CX-9 large SUV, the new 2021 Mazda BT-50 ute features the brand’s corporate three-dimensional grille which is flanked by a pair of sculpted headlamps. …

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2021 Lexus IS debuts with evocative design and chassis tweaks

The intensively updated 2021 Lexus IS has made its global debut revealing a dramatic exterior redesign, enhanced dynamics and added technology. Arriving in Australia in late 2020, the new IS is more of an evolution of the outgoing third-generation model than an all-new model. It reimagines the sports sedan concept …

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Toyota GR Supra gets AC Schnitzer treatment

BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer has only ever played with, well, BMW and MINI cars. Until now. The German tuner has just revealed their latest project and it’s a Toyota Supra! It’s not all that surprising, though, as the new GR Supra is based on the BMW Z4. This allowed …

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Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback join the electron race from $137,700

Audi is set to welcome a new era of mobility with the impending arrival of its first-ever all-electric vehicles into Australia this September. The Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback will be available with two battery variants and bring a raft of innovative new technology including all-electric quattro, energy recuperation and …

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Updated 2020 Toyota Fortuner boosts power, style and features

Toyota has unveiled a mid-life upgrade for its seven-seat Fortuner SUV, elevating its visual appeal while assembling multiple improvements to engine, driving and towing performance. Due in Australia in late August, Fortuner’s bold exterior styling is refreshed with a more premium look, reflecting the vehicle’s dual role as a spacious …

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Spied: 2021 BMW M4 reveals even more radical frontal design

BMW presented once of its most controversial designs in recent years with the unveiling of the all-new 4 Series Coupe last week. The large, vertical BMW kidney grille on the 4 Series is sure to split opinion, but that’s before we saw the next-gen M4. Shared by a member on …

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