Alvin Lee

Founder and Chief Editor

Oettinger Volkswagen Golf 400R as new Australian Police car?

With the demise of the locally built Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon sedans, the Australian Police Force have been hunting for a successor to replace their V8-powered Commodore and Falcon pursuit vehicles. Well, it seems the local boys in blue can draw some ideas from their German counterparts. On display at this year’s Essen …

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522kW Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk goes on sale priced from $134,900

The world’s most powerful V8 SUV ever, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is now available on Australian shores priced from $134,900 before on-road costs. Boasting an unbridled 522kW of power and a colossal 868Nm of torque courtesy of an awe-inspiring supercharged 6.2-litre HEMI V8 engine, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk sits above …

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2018 Holden ZB Commodore Pricing and Specification revealed

The next-generation Holden Commodore is finally upon us, with the first imported production model set to hit Holden showrooms from late February 2018. The premiere of Holden’s German-built, Opel Insignia-based Commodore comes after months of intensive steering and suspension tuning on local roads around Victoria by the company’s Melbourne-based engineering and chassis division. Replacing …

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Jaguar F-Type four-cylinder is new range-opener from $107k

Jaguar is broadening the appeal and accessibility of the new F-Type sports car with the introduction of the entry-level four-cylinder variant. The F-Type family now spans from the new four-cylinder model to Jaguar’s 200mph all-weather supercar – the F-Type SVR. Priced from $107,012 before on-road costs, the entry-level F-Type is …

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HSV confirms Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado and Colorado Sportscat

In a joint announcement, GM Holden and HSV today released details of a new agreement struck between the two companies. The new partnership marks a pivotal moment in HSV’s 30-year history in Australia and begins a new chapter in bringing a whole new breed of vehicles to customers. The focus …

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Lexus LC wide body kit from Artisan Spirits

The Lexus LC coupe is easily one of the most stunning cars to release in 2017. But that doesn’t stop aerodynamic specialist Artisan Spirits from spicing it up even further. And what an effort. Created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding, the Artisan Spirits Lexus LC was …

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Lexus LF-1 Limitless crossover concept teased ahead of Detroit debut

Lexus has announced it will unveil a new flagship crossover concept at next year’s Detroit Auto Show in January. The announcement is accompanied by a shadowy teaser image of the concept, which is named LF-1 Limitless. Created by the company’s CALTY design studio in Southern California, the LF-1 Limitless aims to …

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Subaru BRZ tS launched as new range-topper with STI goodies

Subaru’s popular BRZ sports coupe is adding equipment and a new range-topping tS variant for 2018. Available now, every 2018 BRZ variant features third generation 7-inch touchscreen infotainment, including satellite navigation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The new BRZ tS adds multiple new sporty features and offers even …

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Toyota 86 now available with optional performance package

Driving enthusiasts can enhance the dynamic capabilities of Toyota’s cult 86 sports car by choosing a new performance kit available on all four variants. The optional kit comprises larger Brembo performance brakes for improved stopping power, specially tuned Sachs performance dampers to boost handling, plus anthracite-coloured 10-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels. This combination …

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2018 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman Review

The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is the biggest, heaviest, priciest and most potent MINI money can buy today. It’s quite literally the opposite of mini. But there’s a reason for its existence. After capturing the boom of the SUV market with the Countryman, JCW, MINI’s performance division, is now …

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Mazda6 pushes further upmarket with 2018 update

The facelifted 2018 Mazda6 sedan has been officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, bringing fresh new updates and a new powerplant to the company’s flagship sedan. Up front is where most of the exterior changes take place. The 6’s new grille now accentuates a look of depth, with a strong …

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First Look: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi has today announced its all-new Eclipse Cross SUV will go on sale in Australia from late December. The all-new Eclipse Cross, the first of a new generation of Mitsubishi models will join the brands current lineup of SUVs: the ASX compact SUV and the Outlander and Outlander PHEV mid-size …

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Toyota FT-AC previews next step in adventure vehicles

Toyota has taken its series of adventure concept vehicles to the next level with the global premiere of its brash and versatile Future Toyota Adventure Concept, or FT-AC. Debuting at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the FT-AC all-wheel-drive petrol or hybrid-powered vehicle previews what is to come of the Japanese …

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Seven-seat Lexus RX 350L and RX 450hL unveiled

Lexus’ top-selling SUV has been given the flexibility of three rows of seating to meet customer demands and dealership feedbacks. The seven-seat Lexus RX crossover now joins its five-seat sibling and will become available from 2018. Unveiled today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the seven-seat RX “L” models, available …

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