Subaru has unveiled the latest in its series of VIZIV concept cars at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show today. Taking centre stage at Subaru’s booth is the all-new VIZIV (vision for innovation) Performance Concept that is designed to “embody the brand’s vision for the future of making cars that deliver enjoyment and peace of mind …

The Mazda KAI Concept makes its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show today. The new compact hatchback concept sets the basis for the next-generation Mazda3 with first application of Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engine, a next-generation internal combustion petrol engine that utilises compression ignition – a world’s first. The ground-breaking diesel-style …

The Audi RS 3 is the performance hero of the A3 range. It comes packing a five-cylinder inline turbocharged petrol engine developing 294kW (400hp) of power and 480Nm of torque available between 1,700 and 5,850rpm. Already equipped with an RS body kit, widened fenders and 19-inch wheels, the RS 3 Sedan looks aggressive and imposing straight …

The Aston Martin and Zagato partnership reached another milestone today with the unveiling of the Speedster and Shooting Brake variants of the ultra-exclusive Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato line-up. The new targa-top and sports tourer models will join the Vanquish Zagato Coupe and Vanquish Zagato Volante from 2018, bringing the series to four …

Lexus has freshened its exclusively hybrid CT 200h compact hatch with sportier styling, an enhanced cabin and new features including the expansion of advanced safety features across the range. Design updates on Luxury and Sports Luxury grades begin with a new mesh-pattern grille in place of horizontal bars. Lexus has …

With the last Commodore rolled out of Holden’s factory in South Australia last Friday, signalling the end of Australian car manufacturing, the lion brand is now without a V8-powered muscle car to reign in the hot-selling Mustang from rival Ford. That’s about to change. The age-old battle will continue in 2018 …

Already carving out a name for itself as the more edgy and vigorous rival to the Porsche 911, the two-seater Jaguar F-Type continues to evolve for 2017, gaining sharper looks and more performance. The ever expanding line-up now spans from four to eight cylinders, available in rear- or all-wheel drive, …

Audi has unveiled the all-new A7 Sportback today. As a further evolution of a new style of Gran Turismo, the A7 four-door coupe has been revamped with dynamic lines accompanied with a sportier driving experience and a larger cabin. Heavily influenced by the Audi Prologue design study, the exterior of the …

Kia’s Sorento large SUV has been updated for 2018. The changes include a new eight-speed automatic across the range, a higher and longer body for increased internal space, revised and improved ride and handling characteristics, a new infotainment incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AEB across the range, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention …

Polestar, Volvo’s performance sub-brand, has revealed its future as a new standalone electric performance brand. Polestar confirmed plans for its first three models, a new purpose-built production facility in China and a customer-focussed route to market that it says will set a new industry benchmark for performance vehicles. The company’s …

Lexus has updated the contemporary design, driving dynamics and luxury features of its best-selling model, the NX compact crossover. Bold new exterior designs evolve the popular SUV’s sporty, dynamic styling while the interior delivers a driver’s environment with added convenience including a 10.3-inch display screen and improved remote touch controller. …

Volkswagen Australia’s top tier apprentices ran a customised V6 Amarok ute at the past weekend’s World Time Attack Challenge at Eastern Creek raceway, during which it recorded a lap time of under 2 minutes, beating the 1:59sec challenge set by the Golf GTI hot hatch. Assembled in Volkswagen’s Australian headquarters …

The all-new Honda Civic Type R is one of the most eagerly anticipated new models to arrive this year. Combining every day useability and track-honed dynamism, the fifth-generation Civic Type R continues the Type R legacy as an exciting, front-wheel drive high-performance hatch that is the ultimate expression of the genre. …

Ferrari is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with Australian audiences at the Motorclassica motor show in Melbourne this weekend. As the featured marque at Motorclassica, Ferrari is hosting the largest showcase of rare and exotic, historic, vintage and collectible cars in the Southern Hemisphere. The event, held in Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building, displays the most …