Lexus will have relatively big presence at the SEMA Show this year, with at least eight concepts to wow show goers. Three generations of the Lexus IS line will be on display, starting with the first generation, 2004 IS 300 with a ProLex Performance Supercharger, custom dual exhaust and JDM …

The first series of images of the 2014 Porsche Macan SUV have found their way onto the web. Scanned from the pages of an upcoming issue of Auto Motor und Sport, the pictures clearly show the entire car undisguised for the first time. The Macan’s design is clearly inspired by …

While Scion isn’t a brand known to many people outside of America, it’s Toyota’s youth oriented marque specifically for the North American market. One of the brand’s product is the Toyota 86-based Scion FR-S. For the upcoming SEMA show, Scion will be presenting three concepts based on the FR-S. The …

Imagine a duffle bag stuffed full of fire crackers. Now, imagine throwing the bag into a cave and lighting it up. That’s what you get when you jab the Start button on the Chyrsler 300 SRT8 Core. The 6.4-litre HEMI V8 awakens with a thunderous roar that’s enough to set …

The all-new Nissan Pathfinder large SUV has launched in Australia. As the most stylish Pathfinder yet, the latest edition has moved upscale in appearance and offered in three grades: ST, ST-L and Ti, with each grade available in both two- and all-wheel drive. Built on a lightweight monocoque body, the …

Classic Design Concepts will introduce their Bad Penny Mustang at this year’s SEMA Show in LA. The showcar will be finished in black exterior paint with copper highlights to the front, side and rear splitters. Modifications include a new front bumper, a revised grilled, aerodynamic side skirts and a rear …

While Volkswagen is working on a facelifted version of the current Scirocco, details about an all-new model based on Volkswagen’s MQB platform is emerging. According to German publication, Autobild, the new Scirocco could hit that market in 2018. We already know Volkswagen’s intention to make the next-generation coupé a mainstream …

The first images of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have surfaced on the web. The images are purportedly from Mercedes’ official website and were somehow leaked. Looking like a mini S-Class, the new model sports a prominent upright Mercedes grille, flanked by stylised headlights. One of the images also show the …

Subaru has added a Premium Sport Edition to its Japanese BRZ lineup. The special edition is derived from the BRZ Sport Package launched a few months ago and is purely a cosmetic upgrade. It is differentiated by 17-inch black STI alloy wheels and black mirror caps. As with any special …

The SEMA Motor Show is traditionally where car makers bring their tuned up and/or kitted up cars and this year is no exception. Mazda will be showing four concepts this year, with a pair of Mazda3s and two Mazda6s. The firm hasn’t released any details safe for a few pictures …

A BMW M5 Ring Taxi has crashed at the famed Nürburgring racetrack. As you can see from the accompanying video, the car seemed to have skidded out of the track onto the bank, where it left skid marks on the leaves strewn lawn, and spun around. The exact cause of …

The Audi RS 5 Cabriolet has arrived in Australia price from $175,900, $20,000 more than the coupé. The four-seater drop top is powered by a high-revving 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine that produces 331kW @ 8,250rpm and 430Nm @ 4,000-6,000rpm. The hand-built engine is paired exclusively with a high-performance version of …

With McLaren ambitious plan to be taken seriously, the company is about to hatch a 3rd model after the well-received MP4-12C and recently launched P1 supercar. The McLaren P13 will take inspiration from the P1 but will be priced lower than the MP4-12C, at least in Britain. According to a …

The good thing about computer controlled modern engines is they are very tune-able. Most engines are capable of putting out a lot more power than what the factory built them to produce, especially turbocharged engines. Take the new Peugeot 208 GTi for example, it delivers 147kW of power and 275Nm …