General Motors has taken the wraps off the new Opel Insignia Sports Tourer, which when arrives in Australia, will be the all-new Holden Commodore Sportwagon. Following closely on the heels of the reveal of the next-generation Commodore, the Sportwagon is said to offer space and sophistication in equal measures. Accompanying …
Read More »Toyota to race three cars at Le Mans 24-hour race
Toyota has announced it will add a third car to the grid for the famous Le Mans 24-hour race in June in a bid to accelerate its World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. The move underlines Toyota’s determination to win the French endurance classic for the first time after it was denied victory …
Read More »Alfa Romeo Giulia takes on midsize premium segment from $59,895
Alfa Romeo Australia has confirmed local pricing for the four-model line-up of the highly anticipated Giulia sedan range. Kicking off at a highly competitive $59,895 plus on-road costs, the Giulia’s Australian line-up comprises of five models across four equipment grades – Giulia, Super, Veloce and range-topping Quadrifoglio. Three petrol models and …
Read More »First ever Audi Q2 arrives as Launch Editions from $49,900
The all-new Audi Q2 has arrived in Australia as Launch Editions ahead of its official launch later this month. Featuring elements from the Q2 Edition #1 shown in Europe last August, the limited edition models offer the very first owners a unique Q2 model with exclusive quantum grey paint, black and Manhattan …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG GT R arriving in July priced from sub-$350k
Mercedes has announced Australian pricing for the most hardcore version of its AMG GT range. Due to be launched in July 2017, the Mercedes-AMG GT R will be priced from $349,000 excluding on-roads, putting it uncomfortably close to the Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Turbo. The flagship Mercedes-AMG GT R …
Read More »2017 Holden Commodore range updated with more kit and styling tweak
Holden has saved the best until last for its final year of locally produced Commodore, with the new range gaining extra standard equipment and subtle visual enhancement. Holden Director – Communications, Sean Poppitt, said the 2017 Commodore honoured the attributes that have elevated it to be one of Australia’s most …
Read More »Hardcore HSV GTSR W1 goes official – Full Specification and Pricing
After a string of rumours, spy photos and teasers, one of the most anticipated cars of 2017 is now officially unveiled. HSV has today released full details of the GTSR W1, the most hardcore HSV ever and the most powerful car ever built in Australia. The new W1 designation takes the iconic …
Read More »Drop-top Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante unveiled
In late 2016, Aston Martin brought out the stunning Vanquish S super grand tourer. Now, the British carmaker has unveiled its open-top sibling, the Vanquish S Volante. Like the coupe, the S moniker brings a host of visual enhancement to the already gorgeous convertible exterior, including a new aerodynamic package that …
Read More »McLaren 720S leaked on Instagram ahead of Geneva debut
Is McLaren on a roll or what? Over the past few years the British supercar maker has churn out new model after new model. And it’s showing no signs of stopping. The latest model to be released under the brand’s Super Series banner will be the new 720S, which is slated …
Read More »Tickford upgrades Ford Mustang with power boost packages
Australian tuner Tickford has released the first of its personalisation packages for the Ford Mustang with power and torque boost for both GT and EcoBoost variants. The “360 Power Pack” brings a host of goodies to the V8-powered GT including cold air intake, an ECU recalibration, Tickford-developed quad catback exhaust and …
Read More »Nissan Z Concept to preview next-generation 370Z in Tokyo
With Toyota said to be taking the wraps off the final iteration of its new-age Supra sports car concept at this October’s Tokyo Motor Show, rival Japanese car maker Nissan is also rumoured to be rolling out the concept for the next-generation 370Z at the same venue. According to a Car & …
Read More »2017 Lexus RX 450h Review
The Lexus RX started life in 1997 as a mid-size crossover offering car-like comfort and driving attributes in a roomy high-riding body. It’s the first compact SUV in the luxury space, says Lexus. And they might be right. Excluding the Range Rover, which is much larger, there really was nothing …
Read More »Hardtop Mazda MX-5 RF arrives from $38,550
Mazda Australia has launched the MX-5 Retractable Fastback and is predicting the hardtop RF model will pull in new crowds of buyers looking for a convertible that is a little nicer as a daily driver. Unlike the previous generation of hardtop MX-5, which had a folding roof that collapsed into …
Read More »Mitsubishi teases new compact SUV ahead of Geneva debut
Mitsubishi is about to expand on its SUV offering when a new model launches at the Geneva Motor Show this March. Previewed through a shadowy teaser image released today, the new compact SUV will join Mitsubishi’s current crossover line-up which comprises the ASX and Outlander. While there have been rumors …
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