Alvin Lee

Founder and Chief Editor

Report: Toyota may revive the Celica or MR-2

The new Supra may not be the last stop in Toyota’s quest to get back into the minds of enthusiasts, as a recent interview with Masayuki Kai, Assistant Chief Engineer on the Supra project revealed that the automotive giant is looking at reviving one of two iconic Toyota nameplates: Celica …

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2019 Mazda MX-5 RF Review

Usually, an incremental update in a car’s life means a slight redesign of the headlights, new wheels and subtle touch up of the interior trims. If lucky, we may see an updated list of features. Then the car would be let to soldier on for a couple more years until …

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Spied: Porsche Boxster Spyder to get 4.0 flat-four from 911 GT3

This is the upcoming Porsche Boxster Spyder, spotted in the wild virtually undisguised ahead of its 2019 debut. The highly anticipated convertible is said to be the new flagship model of the Boxster line-up, as it’s speculated to be powered by a detuned version the 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine …

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First look: BMW X7 unveiled as hulking X line flagship

The latest and largest model in the BMW X line-up has been officially unwrapped. The new X7 will sit above the X5 as BMW’s new flagship SUV, bringing a fresh sensation of space combined with an ultra luxurious interior. The addition of the X7 to BMW’s SUV portfolio expands the …

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HSV launches Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD super heavy-duty ute

Finalising its new Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty pick-up truck range which includes the recently launched 2500HD, HSV has confirmed full pricing and specifications for the new range topping Silverado 3500HD LTZ model. The 3500HD LTZ model completes HSV’s five tier Silverado line-up – its first foray into the burgeoning heavy-duty truck …

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 4MATIC checks in from under $50k

The all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class range will expand to include the new A 250 4MATIC in late 2018 priced from just under $50,000 plus on-road costs. The A 250 4MATIC will arrive with the same level of standard equipment as the A 200, but adds more power and all-wheel drive traction. …

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Alpine A110 on sale now priced from sub-$100k

The Alpine A110 has launched in Australia with the limited-run Premiere Edition available now priced from $106,500 plus on-road costs. Arriving in early 2019 will be the Pure and Legende models. Each with their own distinct personalities, these models broaden the scope of the A110 with price starting from $97,000 …

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Mazda CX-5 updated with 2.5L Turbo and enhanced dynamics

The segment-leading Mazda CX-5 crossover has received a new powertrain and tweaked dynamics for even sharper handling. Launched in Japan today with global roll out to follow from early 2019, Mazda’s best-selling model is now available with the 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine found in the larger CX-9. The Japan-spec CX-5 …

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2018 Holden Commodore Calais 2.0L Turbo Review

What is it? The new ZB generation Holden Commodore is the first fully imported model that replaces the locally produced VF Series. It represents the biggest change in the nameplate’s 40-year history, with the previous sedan body style switched to a liftback design, the rear-wheel drive layout replaced with front- …

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2019 BMW X5 launches in Australia with xDrive30d and M50d

The all new BMW X5 will arrive in Australia in November 2018, with the launch range including the X5 xDrive30d and M50d M Performance variants, respectively priced from $112,990 and $149,900 plus on-road costs. Now into its fourth generation, the new X5 has grown in all dimensions compared to its …

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2019 Toyota Supra rendered based on leaked parts guide

We have seen the camouflaged prototypes. We have seen the spy photos. But the next-generation 2019 Toyota Supra won’t be unwrapped until early 2019. Fortunately, this rendering offers the closest look yet at the production car. Using the illustration in the leaked Toyota Supra’s parts guide, a user of the Supra MKV …

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Next-gen 2019 BMW 4 Series rendered

Hot on the heels of the 2019 BMW 3 Series unveiling last week, renderings of its forthcoming two-door sibling have surfaced online. Imagined as the next-generation 4 Series in the sportier M440i guise, the lime green coupe inherits most of the sedan’s design cues, except for having half as many …

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2018 Lexus LS 500 and LS 500h Review

The year was 1983. The top brass of Toyota Motor Corporation were gathering in the board room at the company’s global headquarters in Toyota City, Japan. In the tensed meeting room, a challenge was issued by founder Eiji Toyoda. It’s called “Flagship One” and the goal was simple – to …

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Lexus LX 570 S brings pumped up looks and sharpen dynamics

A new sports variant of the Lexus LX flagship SUV introduces a bold new look and sharper handling to the seven-seater. The new Lexus LX 570 S is equipped with a body kit, large new alloy wheels, front performance damper, semi-aniline leather-accented trim, alloy pedals and other features exclusive to …

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