Alvin Lee

Founder and Chief Editor

Manhart drops an M4 engine into the BMW M2

We have seen several tuned BMW M2s now but this one is a bit different. Manhart Performance wasn’t going to mess around with the M2 engine. Instead they went one step further by dropping an M4 engine into the M2. While having the same displacement and layout – 3.0-litre in-line …

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Holden aims high with all-new 2017 Astra Sedan

Holden has announced the next step in its rejuvenated small-car strategy, with confirmation the all-new Astra sedan will launch in May 2017. The sedan offering joins the Astra hatch and Astra convertible siblings to expand Holden’s small-car line-up in one of the tightest segments in the passenger car market. Utilising …

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Alfa Romeo mulling Giulia Wagon?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia sports sedan launched to much fanfare in 2016. It was followed not long after by rumours of a coupe derivative, which until now remain words on the street. And here’s another potential member of the Giulia family – an estate. Realistically rendered by Clicccar, the “digital” …

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Infiniti QX50 will feature new Variable Compression Turbo engine

Infiniti took the wraps off the QX50 Concept this week at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, unveiling an almost production-ready SUV with stunning designs well known to the Japanese luxury marque. An evolution of the QX Sport Inspiration showcased at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, the …

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Nissan showcases new design direction with Vmotion 2.0 concept

Nissan today signaled the future direction of the company’s sedan design direction and intelligent-mobility technology with the world debut of the Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept at the 2017 North American International Auto Show. The Vmotion 2.0 concept combines “a high sense of style, emotional design, space, comfort and technology to …

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Audi Q8 Concept previews X6 and GLE Coupe rival

Audi has unveiled the Q8 Concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today, previewing the brand’s BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe rivalling model that will enter into production in 2018. The new Audi Q8 will be the company’s first coupe-like SUV, tapping into a new segment of full-size …

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Genesis G80 goes high performance with twin-turbo V6

Hyundai’s luxury division Genesis has added a Sport variant to the G80 midsize sedan (Hyundai Genesis in Australia). Set to debut at the 2017 North American Auto Show later this week, the Genesis G80 Sport packs a powerful 3.3-litre turbocharged V6 that delivers 272kW at 6,000rpm and an impressive 510Nm of …

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe ’30’ Special Edition Review

How do you keep a five-year-old model fresh with minimal spending? Make a special edition. That’s what Hyundai has done to its Santa Fe seven-seat SUV. But the Korean carmaker has one more reason to rejuvenate its flagship crossover – the brand is commemorating its 30 years in Australia. Limited to just …

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Pagani Huayra Roadster teased ahead of Geneva debut

Pagani has used Instagram to release a teaser of the upcoming Huayra Roadster ahead of its Geneva debut in March. The single shadowy image shows an engraved ‘Roadster’ emblem on an unknown component finished in champagne gold. The Italian supercar maker has remained tight-lipped about details but it’s expected the …

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Infiniti QX50 Concept unveiled ahead of Detroit debut

Infiniti has unveiled the QX50 Concept ahead of its global debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. An evolution of the QX Sport Inspiration showcased at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, the QX50 is the Japanese luxury marque’s take on the fast-growing premium mid-size crossover segment, rivalling …

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VOS Performance tweaks Lamborghini Huracan Spyder

Exotic tuner VOS Performance has got their hands on the Lamborghini Huracan Spyder and shaken things up with a new aerodynamic and performance upgrade package. The package upgrades the raging bull with a set of H&R sports suspension with lowering springs that reduce ride height by 35mm. The supercar hunkers down on …

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2017 Mazda 6 Sedan Review – Atenza Diesel

Premium looks without premium price. That’s the best way to describe the third-generation Mazda 6 midsize sedan. To us, it is NOT one of, but THE best looking sedan in its class. Already on the market since 2012, the four-year-old design is everything but dated, a testament to the company’s solid …

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Hyundai to showcase Vision for Future Mobility at 2017 CES

Hyundai will showcase its vision for future mobility at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, from 5 to 8 January, 2017. On display at the Hyundai booth will be a pair of autonomous IONIQ concepts, which are set to participate in the company’s self-driving trials in urban Las Vegas. …

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Next-generation Lexus LS scooped ahead of January debut

Lexus has let loose its LS prototype again ahead of its debut next month at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Spotted testing on public roads in Spain, the next-generation LS flagship sedan appears to be identical to earlier test vehicles but closer look reveals the brand’s now iconic …

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