McLaren has released the performance figures for its P1 hypercar. McLaren’s third model in the range will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds, 200km/h in 6.8 seconds and 300km/h in just 16.5 seconds, the latter a full 5.5 seconds quicker than the legendary McLaren F1. This comes as the first …

Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser video of the upcoming 2014 C-Class sedan. In a series of close up shots of the interior and a final blurry frontal shot of the exterior, we can just make out the face of the new C-Class. In silhouette, the luxury sedan will look like …

Lamborghini has taken the wraps off the Veneno Roadster. It will be one of the world’s most exclusive supercars, with no more than nine units to be built during the course of 2014 and with a matching price tag – €3.3 million. You can forget about getting a roof either, …

Geigercars have introduced a new tuning programme for the already potent Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Equipped with an LSA 6.2 litre supercharged V8 that is closely related to the HSV Gen-F GTS, it produces 410kW of power and 745Nm of torque from the factory. Geigercar is calling theirs the Camaro LS9. …

After an intense eight months of development, design and construction, Nissan has revealed an updated and final version of the hybrid-electric Nissan ZEOD RC racecar at its Nismo headquarters at Yokohama. The Zero Emissions on Demand racer has gone from zero to ZEOD in a mere 33 weeks after Nissan …

BMW Australia has announced the pricing of the new BMW 4 Series. Four variants are on offer, with the 420d, 428i and 435i available at launch, while the entry-level 420i, which kicks off the range at $69,500, will arrive in January. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing …

Kia’s first turbocharged car has arrived in Australia. The Kia Koup marks the arrival of a new wave of boosted vehicles locally. Priced at just $27,990 plus on-road costs for the six-speed manual, the Kia Koup is also the most powerful model available under $30,000 in Australia. Powered by a …

Nissan has release the local pricing of its all-new mid-size Nissan Altima range, which replaces the current Nissan Maxima. Scheduled for release in November, the car will have a starting price of $29,990 plus on-roads for the Altima ST. “The all-new Nissan Altima is an outstanding next-generation sedan,” said Peter …

Hyundai Australia has added its 3rd SR model to the local lineup. The Accent SR joins the Veloster SR Turbo and recently launched i30 SR in Hyundai’s growing range of Australian-developed SR models. First previewed at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, along with the i30 SR, the Accent SR …

La Ferrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918. These are all hybrid supercars. The trend is getting more common due to their fuel efficiency benefits without compromising on performance. Aston Martin, on the other hand, has refused to join the bandwagon, saying: “hybridisation is irrelevant on the road”. According to Aston …

Fast, fun, exhilarating & engaging. None of these attributes can be used to describe the Honda Jazz. Yet, it is one of the brand’s best-selling models. Perhaps it’s the car’s commitment to practicality, versatility and reliability that bring thousands of buyers into Honda’s showrooms every year. And now, Honda has …

News is out that ambitious Korean brand, Hyundai is plotting a performance brand. This was confirmed by Hyundai Motorsport team principal, Michel Nandan, when speaking to Drive. In recent years, the firm has been working hard to shed its cheap and cheerful image with a string of appealing products. The …

In another blow to the Australian automotive industry, Toyota Australia has today announced that it will be making up to 100 voluntary redundancies at its Altona manufacturing plant in Victoria. According to the company, the decision is in response to a drop in export orders, making it unsustainable to keep …

Lexus’ “spindle grille” has spread across its product portfolio like wild fire, and so far the CT200h has escaped. But not for long if these leaked images are to be believed. Last week, Lexus Australia boss, Sean Hanely, confirmed that the facelifted CT200h will arrive next year. These leaked brochure …