Alvin Lee

Founder and Chief Editor

BMW uncovers all-new 8 Series Coupe

After a string of concept teasers and spy photos, BMW has officially taken the wraps off the flagship 8 Series Coupe. Staying faithful to the concept unveiled last year, the successor to the 6 Series boasts a sleek new design with modern sporting appeal, beautifully blended with an air of …

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Diesel-only Mazda CX-8 pricing and grades announced

Ahead of its much anticipated launch in Australia, Mazda has revealed grades and pricing for the new CX-8 seven-seat SUV. Arriving at dealerships in July, Mazda’s diesel-only SUV slots between the full-size CX-9 seven seater and CX-5 mid-size crossover with pricing starting from $42,490 plus on-road costs. The three-tier Mazda CX-8 …

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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Review

I must admit I have never been so excited about a new car coming on to market since the Subaru Impreza WRX STi Coupe 22B of the late 90s. Until now. It’s been a long wait, but it’s finally here. The Alfa Romeo Giulia heralds the return of a much-missed …

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Meaner and faster for 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 has been updated for 2019 with incremental changes to make the iconic pony car the meanest ever. Building on decades of road course racing and track-focused legacy, Ford Performance engineers and designers have incorporated the latest advances in tyre, aerodynamics and chassis technology into the …

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More powerful Mazda MX-5 set for release in Japan

A more powerful Mazda MX-5 roadster is said to be in the works and due for release in Japan later this year.  Japan’s Car Watch magazine had the opportunity to sample a 2019 Mazda MX-5 pre-production prototype and was kind to reveal some key details. The current 2.0-litre engine which …

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2019 Kia Cerato boasts class-leading safety tech from sub-$20k

The all-new 2019 Kia Cerato goes on sale in Australia this week, offering drivers a higher level of comfort, fuel efficiency and advanced driver assistance technologies from a sharp price of $19,990 driveaway. With the arrival of the all-new third generation, Kia has taken the opportunity to refine the model line-up – …

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All-new 2019 BMW X5 officially unveiled

BMW has set its sight on the versatile Range Rover Sport with the new generation X5, which has been unveiled today as the most off-road capable X5 ever. Set for Australian launch by year end, the all-new 2019 BMW X5 is has also grown in all dimensions. The wheelbase is 42 …

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Updated MINI 3 door, 5 door and Convertible price and specification

MINI Australia has announced pricing and specification details for updated MINI 3 door, 5 door and Convertible ranges. Featuring a higher level of standard equipment, a unique lighting signature and a swathe of new colour and trim options, the updated MINI range also majors on connectivity – thanks to the …

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2019 BMW Z4 to rival Merc-AMG SLC 43 with Z4 M140i

The forthcoming 2019 BMW Z4 is starting to take shape as the latest prototype hits the road and track for a series of testing ahead of next year’s global debut. Long bonnet, short overhangs, low centre of gravity, and for the first time, a soft top instead of its predecessor’s …

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Audi adds more powerful 3.0 TDI V6 diesel to Q5 range

Audi has added a more powerful diesel variant to its popular Q5 mid-size SUV range in the form of the V6-powered 3.0 TDI quattro. Slotted between the petrol-powered 2.0 TFSI quattro and the SQ5 performance flagship, the new 3.0 TDI quattro produces 210kW of power and a full 620Nm of torque available …

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Apollo Blue Toyota 86 arrives in the backdrop of sales milestone

Toyota is introducing a new paint hue to the popular 86 coupe in the backdrop of its 20,000 sales in Australia. The striking paint job, called Apollo Blue, is available exclusively on GTS variants fitted with the factory performance kit launched earlier this year. The optional performance kit, available on …

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Abarth 124 Spider Monza Edition arrives

Abarth Australia has introduced a fitting tribute to founder Carlo Abarth’s history of endurance and speed record success at Italy’s Autodromo Nazionale Monza in the form of a limited edition 124 Spider – dubbed the Monza Special Edition. Based on the 2018 Abarth 124 Spider, the Monza Edition will be …

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Punchy 2.5L turbo four headlines much refined 2019 Mazda6

Mazda has released its most refined Mazda6 yet, offering more power, better efficiency, enhanced comfort and safety with a slight price drop across the range. Available now, the new Mazda6 has been thoroughly reengineered from the outside in. Showcasing an evolution in Mazda’s KODO design language, the mid-size sedan’s elegant …

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Is this the next-generation 2019 BMW 3 Series?

Realistic new renderings of the next-generation BMW 3 Series have surfaced online, giving us a glimpse of what’s to come from Munich’s most important model. Like every iteration of the 3 Series, the new design in the rendering is more of an evolution of the outgoing model than a drastic …

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