German aftermarket suspension manufacturer KW Automotive is rolling out the next generation of its coilover suspension kit. The new adaptive and electronically controlled KW DDC plug & play coilovers are now available for the Ford Focus RS hot hatch. Designed the replace the factory’s standard suspension, the electronically adjustable coilover …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG GT and GT C Roadster join expanded GT flagship range
Just in time for the upcoming warmer months, the Mercedes-AMG GT line-up in Australia has expanded to include the AMG GT Roadster and AMG GT C Roadster. Launched in late 2016, the AMG GT Roadster features a retractable fabric top mounted on a lightweight frame that opens and closes in 11 seconds …
Read More »Jaguar XF Sportbrake pricing and details revealed
Jaguar’s all-new XF Sportbrake will carry a sticker price of $90,400 plus on-roads when it arrives in Australia this November. The four-tier line-up consists of the R-Sport 20d, R-Sport 25t, S 30d and range-topping First Edition 30d. Jaguar XF Sportbrake pricing (excluding on-roads) XF R-Sport 20d 132kW Auto RWD $90,400 XF R-Sport …
Read More »Subaru Levorg 1.6L Turbo added as new range-opener
Subaru has added a new entry-level model to the Levorg range, bringing added affordability to the sports wagon with a new entry price of below $40k. Joining the 2.0-litre turbo model launched last year is the new 1.6-litre turbo variant available in base-spec GT and high-spec GT Premium flavours. The …
Read More »Peugeot aims high with new advanced 3008 crossover
Peugeot’s all-new 3008 mid-size crossover will be an important arrival on the Australian market, says the French carmaker. The latest player in a rapidly growing segment arrives at a time when demand for SUVs with a difference is high and the 3008 is claimed to deliver through its revolutionary, latest-generation Peugeot i-Cockpit …
Read More »Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special smashes Nurburgring lap record
The mystery surrounding Subaru’s outing at the Nurburgring last month can now be answered. The company has confirmed that the WRX STI Type RA NBR Special has set a new lap record for a four-door sedan at the famous 20.6 km Nürburgring Nordschleife race track, achieving a time of 6 minutes and 57.5 …
Read More »Updated BMW 1 Series range headlined by price cut for M140i
Pricing and specification for the refreshed 2017 BMW 1 Series range has been confirmed and the headline news is a surprise price cut for the flagship M140i. This second Life Cycle Improvement (LCI) for the 1 Series follows the release of an updated and more efficient engine range in 2016. …
Read More »2017 Audi S3 Sedan Review
Is the Audi RS 3 a bit of a stretch for your budget? Is the Volkswagen Golf R a little boy racer-ish for your taste? And does the sight of anything with a three-pointed star or a propeller badge make you lose interest? If your answer was a resounding yes …
Read More »So here comes the new eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom
“Since its debut in 1925, Rolls-Royce Phantom has been the choice of the world’s most influential and powerful men and women. As this next chapter in the Rolls-Royce story opens, the New Phantom points the way forward for the global luxury industry,” – Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor …
Read More »Lotus Evora GT430 is the most powerful production Lotus ever
Following the successful introduction of the Lotus Evora 400 and Evora Sport 410 to global markets, Lotus has unveiled its most powerful road-going model ever – the Evora GT430. The flagship is powered by the same 3.5-litre V6 supercharged engine sourced from Toyota, but tweaked to produce 430hp (320kW), 24hp …
Read More »Lexus LS semi-autonomous driving demonstrated in new video
One of the highlights of the new Lexus LS that debuted earlier this year is its semi-autonomous driving technology. Not much is known or has been said about the feature except that it includes a world’s first system with Intuitive Pedestrian Detection and Active Steering within the lane in which the …
Read More »BMW M4 CS brings DTM-inspired performance for the road from $210k
Launched in April this year, the BMW M4 CS is a limited-run special edition model designed to fill the gap between the M4 Competition Package and track-oriented M4 GTS. The latest addition to the M4 range is the sharpest road-focused M4 and today its price and specification have been confirmed for Australia. Available from …
Read More »New Mercedes-AMG GT4 to race in GT4 class from 2018
On the eve of the 2017 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps, Mercedes-AMG has taken the wraps off its latest competition car that will see action in global racing events starting from 2018. The Mercedes-AMG GT4 is based on the AMG GT R road car and has been made to meet the requirements of …
Read More »Mazda CX-8 three-row crossover unveiled
Mazda has released first exterior image of its CX-8 crossover, the latest addition to the company’s fast expanding SUV line-up. Mazda has previously showcased the CX-8’s interior with a photo released back in April but the latest photo is the first time the crossover’s exterior is revealed. As expected, the …
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