Kevin J Lee

2022 Ford Mustang could go hybrid and feature AWD

If the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover isn’t controversial enough, Ford appears to be planning even more surprises for the famed moniker! According to Autocar in the UK, the next-generation Mustang could be offered with a hybridised V8 engine when it arrives around 2022. While that might come as a …

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New Nissan Z Sports Cars coming and badged 400Z

There have been numerous reports about the next-generation Nissan Z sports car and this latest one seems rather promising with more juicy details. According to Autocar in the UK, the new model was initially expected to launch before the end of 2020 but due to the coronavirus outbreak, the plans …

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The 1,268kW Koenigsegg Gemera could be the most practical supercar

Need a supercar with enough seats for the family? The Koenigsegg Gemera might just be your answer. Featuring four individual bucket seats, a wheelbase similar to a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3 meters long), two massive dihedral doors and an epic 1,268kW (1,700 HP) from its plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Gemera is …

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2020 BMW X1 LCI sDrive18d Review

Driving a premium car is always quite special. It doesn’t matter if it performs the same basic function as a mainstream model, or that it’s no more powerful than its much cheaper equivalent, because it has that coveted badge – and in this case a BMW badge – you immediately …

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How to keep COVID-19 at bay in vehicles

Ask someone what ‘social distancing’ means just a few months ago and they might think you’re taking a break from social media. Fast-forward to today and it’s the most important step in preventing the spread of the coronavirus here in Australia and around the world. It simply means keeping a …

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Hofele unveils bespoke Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet

This Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet by Hofele was due to be unveiled at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show but due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent cancellation of the event, Hofele did the next best thing – unveiling it online. Dressed in striking ‘Royal Peacock Blue’ metallic paint, the car features …

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This outlandish widebody VW Golf GTI will soon become a reality

This insane virtual Volkswagen Golf GTI could soon morph into a real-life machine, thanks to JP Performance and Prior Design. While it might have started life as a rendering by Khyzyl Saleem, who introduced it to the world via his Facebook page a few months ago, the designer has just …

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Bugatti reveals how it filmed the Chiron doing 400km/h

Ever wondered how Bugatti filmed the Chiron’s record-breaking 400km/h (250 mph) sprint back in 2017? Wonder no more. And if your guess is another Chiron, Congratulations! In fact, the chase car that was just a few feet in front of the Chiron while it accelerated down the straight at Ehra-Lessien …

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Mountune turns VW Mk7 Golf GTI into 283kW hyper-hatch

While the Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI is on its way to European showrooms, Mountune52 has taken the Mk7-generation into hyper-hatch sphere with its Stage 2+ upgrade package. For £2,099 (A$4,193), the new kit will boost the GTI’s 2.0-litre TSI output to a healthy 283kW and stout 510Nm of torque, or …

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2020 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf gets first customisation job from ABT

ABT Sportsline has given the new-generation 2020 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf its first customisation job, just three months after the German hatch hit the market in Europe. The car now boasts a revised stance, thanks to suspension springs that drop its body by 25-30mm, depending on spec and engine. The new …

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Audi and Mercedes-Benz colouring books make isolation pleasant

We live in an unprecedented time with governments all around the world locking down cities and pleading for everyone to stay at home in an attempt to flatten the curve of the dreaded new coronavirus, including here in Australia. Naturally, restricted movement means many people suddenly have plenty of time …

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Toyota, Lexus product roadmap leaked – hot cars coming

A significant portion of Toyota and Lexus future product plans have been leaked online by All Car News. Reportedly taken at a recent dealer conference, the snapshot of a presentation slide shows, amongst others, the 86 sports coupe which will be renamed GR86 for its next iteration. It will pack …

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Hennessey introduces demonic twin-turbo C8 Corvette

2020 C8 Corvette too tame for you? Get ready to turn up the volume and treat your ears to the sound of Hennessey Performance Engineering’s (HPE) twin-turbo C8 Corvette! Claimed to be a world first application, the pair of turbochargers are mounted low in the engine bay underneath the 6.2-litre …

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2020 BMW 118i M Sport Review – entry-level goodness

What we have here, the all-new 2020 BMW 118i, is one of the most controversial BMWs to hit the market in a while, not because of its oversized grille or price increase but the 1 Series move from a unique-to-its-class rear-drive layout to the MINI derived front-drive UKL platform. Purists …

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