In adopting the familiar Competition strategy seen in the current M3 and M4, BMW has launched the M2 Competition today, a focused model that adds to the standard M2’s overall performance, including adoption of the M3/M4’s engine and specifically enhanced dynamic characteristics. Powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six as …

Lexus has released the first full image of the all-new ES ahead of the sedan’s global debut at the Beijing International Motor Show next week. The full front quarter shot of the midsize sedan is accompanied by a teaser video giving a shadowy glimpse of the car’s front, side and …

Toyota’s three new top-end 4×4 HiLux models take Australia’s best-selling vehicle in 2017 to a greater level of strength and style. With the Rugged X and Rugged set to satisfy those who hanker for serious off-road adventure and the Rogue complementing its double-cab practicality with a more refined sense of …

The Lexus CT hybrid hatch has undergone its most extensive update yet since its debut in 2011. It ought to as the eight-year old model soldiers on as Lexus’ most affordable offering without a new-generation model anywhere in sight. Against a backdrop of booming compact premium car sales, with models …

Toyota is toying with the idea of a go-fast Corolla that could see it take on hot hatches like the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST.  Speaking with our friends at Motoring, Sean Hanley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Toyota Australia hinted that he liked the idea of …

The all-new Ford Focus has been officially unveiled today, boasting never seen before safety features and new powertrain. The first vehicle to be built on Ford’s clean-sheet C2 global platform, the new German made Ford Focus sports a sophisticated new chassis that promises an engaging and rewarding fun-to-drive experience with …

The new BMW M3 CS has arrived in Australia as the most potent and performance focused model of the M3 range priced from $179,900 plus on-road costs. Powering the M3 CS is an uprated twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight six engine with output increased to 460 hp (343 kW), 12 kW more than the …

With the fully electric Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo concept car, Audi is turning electric mobility into a tangible experience in a unique way. Originally developed exclusively for virtual races on PlayStation 4, Audi is making the new race car a reality in conjunction with Formula E. Starting with the …

Honda is adding a limiting number VTi-S LUXE edition to the 2018 Civic range, bringing added comfort features to the mid-spec VTi-S sedan on which it is based. The Civic VTi-S LUXE adds a selection of prestige features for a price premium of $2,000 above the regular VTi-S sedan. Additional …

Here’s a solid proof that the BMW M2 Competition is all but official. Leaked on BMW Blog Slovenia today ahead of its official debut at the Beijing Motor Show later this month, the M2 Competition is the long-rumored M4-engined M2. Yes, that’s right, the M2 will get the same twin-turbo …

The first-ever Ford Ranger Raptor will be available for Australian off-road enthusiasts as a bold entrant in an all-new niche, landing in late 2018 with a sticker price of $74,990 plus on-road costs. “Aussies have a passion for performance cars, and an appetite for pick-ups, and the Ranger is a …

Mitsubishi has updated its 2018 Pajero Sport with a range of improvements designed to boost its safety, functionality and overall appeal. Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) become standard features across the Pajero Sport range with the 2018 upgrades. The 2018 Pajero Sport range will also be …

The Jaguar F-PACE gets the SVR treatment to make it the fastest and most powerful F-PACE yet. Engineered by Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) go-fast division, the F-PACE SVR’s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine produces 404kW and 680Nm, enabling it to reach 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds with a top speed …

At the time of writing this review, the mid-size SUV market presents buyers with no fewer than 15 choices to choose from. That is a lot and that is the reason why this segment is currently the most competitive and fastest growing passenger car segment in Australia. If you are …