Kevin J Lee

Bugatti Galibier axed. Next-gen Veyron even more powerful

Bugatti has officially axed the company’s four-door sedan, the Galibier, even before it got off the ground. The brand will instead direct its resources to the Veyron’s successor. This was recently confirmed by Volkswagen Group chief, Martin Winterkorn. Speaking to Autocar in the UK, he was quoted as saying: “The …

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MINI One and One D joins third-generation F56 MINI line-up

BMW-owned MINI has announced the addition of two engine options to the recently released third-generation F56 MINI line-up. The entry-level MINI One gets a brand new direct-injection 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with fully variable valve control and variable camshaft control systems. It produces 75kW at 4,250-6,000rpm and 180Nm at …

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Maserati strikes with Super Bowl spot for the Ghibli

Maserati has made its debut at the most watched single television event in North America, Super Bowl, the final of the National Football League (NFL), with a unique television advertisement for the launch of the Maserati Ghibli that was produced specifically for the Super Bowl, a game that is expected …

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2014 Fiat Panda Easy and Trekking Review

Panda – a large, adorable bear-like animal from the forests of China, high on the endangered species list. Fiat Panda – a five door, compact minivan-like automobile built in a Polish factory with a range of two- and four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, potentially high on the endangered species list. …

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Could this be the BMW 4-Series Grand Coupe?

Update: Just as we hit the publish button, a set of fresh official photos of the BMW 4-Series Grand Coupé were released. So here they are – the official photos! It is no surprise that the BMW 4-Series Coupé will eventually spawn a Grand Coupé variant, just like its bigger brother, …

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2016 Nissan GT-R realistically imagined

This may be how the next-generation Nissan GT-R look. Rendered with inspiration from the Sport Sedan concept that made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show, it certainly looks very different to the current car, especially wearing Nissan’s new corporate grille. At the back, the GT-R’s quad taillights bring some …

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Subaru teases 2015 Liberty – debuts at Chicago Motor Show

With the new-generation Subaru Legacy (Liberty in Australia) just round the corner, Subaru has released the first teaser image of 2015 Legacy. Scheduled to make its public debut at the Chicago Auto Show, the company said the new model will have a “more coupé-like profile with a faster windshield rake …

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Opel bringing Astra OPC X-treme concept to Geneva

GM’s German arm, Opel will be unveiling “super sports car” at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The study follows the tradition of the Astra OPC X-treme Concept shown in 2002 (red car pictured). Based on the Astra OPC Cup racecar from the Nürburgring Endurance Championship (VLN), the concept will …

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Mazda introduces Kuroi sports pack for the 2014 Mazda3

Mazda Australia has introduced the Kuroi sports pack for the recently launched 2014 Mazda3. Meaning black in Japanese, it is developed by the same people that created the award-winning ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design language for the brand. As its name implies, the pack consists of a black front …

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3D Design customised BMW 4 Series Coupé

Japan based BMW tuner, 3D Design has introduced their new styling package for the BMW 4 Series Coupé and Convertible. The subtle exterior makeover is comprised of a front lip spoiler, rear diffuser for use with a 4-tip exhaust, boot lid spoiler and roof mounted spoiler. Customers can also order …

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Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Cabriolet concept imagined

The Volkswagen Design Vision GTI concept that made its debut at the Wörthersee Show in Austria last year was one of the best concepts the German automaker has ever created. Its aggressive body kit exaggerates the standard GTI’s styling elements to great effect. Building the same MQB platform as the …

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Toyota HiLux scores safety and convenience technology

    Toyota has enhanced its popular HiLux ute by decking out the Double Cab variants with new safety and convenience technology. The latest update enables all 4×4 HiLux variants to achieve a maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating, thanks to the standard fitment of stability and traction control, brake assist and …

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