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 …
Read More »2014 Range Rover Sport on sale now from $102,800
The all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport has been launched in Australia and completes the three model Range Rover lineup. Developed alongside the highly-acclaimed all-new Range Rover, the Sport brings on-road dynamics together with Land Rover’s renowned all-terrain capability. Sporting a more dynamic and muscular look, the Sport also comes with the …
Read More »Fiat Panda on sale now from $16,500
The third-generation Fiat Panda has arrived in Australia for the first time, with a starting price of $16,500 drive away for the entry level Panda Pop model. Although a new comer to Australia, the Fiat Panda has entered its 33rd year in 2013, with more than 6.4 million sold since …
Read More »First photos & details: 2014 BMW 2 Series Coupe
A full set of press photos of the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé have been released. The entry-level coupé is expected to bow in at the Detroit Auto Show in January, before going on sale in Europe not long after. Although based on the 1 Series hatchback, the coupé is …
Read More »Hyundai’s 276kW Veloster Turbo for SEMA Show
Hyundai has joined forces with Fox Marketing Cars to create the most powerful street-focused Veloster Turbo ever. The car will be showcased at the 2013 SEMA show in Las Vegas, 5-8 November. Fox Marketing leveraged the outstanding reliability and performance potential of Hyundai’s 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder direct-injected, turbocharged Gamma powerplant as …
Read More »First photos: 2014 RenaultSport Megane RS265
Renault has released a few photos of its mildly face lifted 2014 RenaultSport Mégane RS265. Sporting a new corporate face with a massive upright Renault badge and slightly larger upper grille, the ‘new’ RS will have to see of stiff competition from newer rivals. There’s also a pair of new …
Read More »Renault Design’s Colour Manifesto six visions of the car, for today and tomorrow
L’Atelier Renault undergoes a metamorphosis to present the design renewal of Renault, from DeZir to Initiale Paris. The Renault Design Colour Manifesto is an exhibition bringing together the six concept cars expressing the renewal of Renault design in a spectacular light show. When Laurens van den Acker, Senior Vice-President, Corporate …
Read More »Video: Alfa Romeo 4C record-breaking ‘Ring lap – 8:04
It’s official. The Alfa Romeo 4C is the fastest production car with less than 250HP (184kW) around the Nürburgring. The Italian company released a video today of the 4C achieving the record-breaking feat with Horst von Saurma behind the wheel. Alfa Romeo’s highly anticipated sports car completed the lap in …
Read More »Video: Range Rover Sport and Evoque ‘RS’ spotted
Range Rover has been spotted testing prototypes of hotter ‘RS’ versions of its Range Rover Sport and Evoque models. Caught undergoing dynamics and handling tests at the Nürburgring in Germany, Land Rover has yet to officially confirm the addition of RS line to its range, but rumours has it that …
Read More »Honda illusions – an impossible made possible – clever CR-V diesel TV ad
Honda UK’s new TV advertisement for the new Honda CR-V 1.6 Diesel is both intriguing and clever. The film demonstrates that not everything is what it first seems. The producers use 3D arts to great effect, creating optical illusions that are fascinating to watch. The message from Honda was through …
Read More »2013 Honda CR-Z Review
The Honda CR-Z is one of those cars with a ‘world first’ claim by its maker under its belt – the world’s first hybrid sports car. When we tested the 2012 model, we were impressed with the car’s handling and fuel economy. Since then, Honda has given the car a …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Mansory customised by TopCar
Albeit based on a military vehicle that is more than 3 decades old, the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG is arguably one of the most desirable SUV on the market. It’s tough look and mighty V8 makes it a tuner’s vehicle of choice. The latest example comes from Russian aftermarket specialist, TopCar. …
Read More »Infiniti’s four-door coupé realistically imagined
It has been rumoured recently that Infiniti is planning to add a four-door coupé to their lineup to compete with the Mercedes-Benz CLS and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé. Although the new flagship is not expected before 2017, it doesn’t stop Theophilus Chin from imagining it. According to Nissan, the …
Read More »2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class interior revealed
Mercedes-Benz is continuing to drip feed us with images and information of the all-new 2014 C-Class (W205), ahead of its debut in January 2014 at the NAIAS in Detroit. Following a teaser video yesterday, the company has just released a few interior photos of the car. The interior styling theme …
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