Volkswagen has revealed the 2014 Golf R following a teaser photo yesterday. The car will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The range-topping Golf is motivated by the latest-generation 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine shared with the Golf GTI, but tweaked to deliver 221kW (300HP) and …

Hyundai Australia has launched the first i30 in the world to be fitted with the company’s 2.0-litre direct-injected 4-cylinder petrol engine. Previewed at last year’s Sydney Motor Show, the i30 SR also comes with unique sports suspension tuned developed in Australia. The i30 SR’s 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine develops 129kW …

Range Rover has given the 2014 Range Rover Evoque a minor nip and tuck, but the headline news is under the still sexy sheet metal. With a global sales of more than 170,000 vehicles in just 18 months, the Evoque has proven to be a huge success and the 2014 …

DMC Luxury has unveiled their latest customisation package for the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. The tuner claims the package, called the Molto Veloce Styling and Performance kit, is the first in the world for the Aventador Roadster. Dressed in a striking matte blue finish, the front fascia features a redesigned carbon …

A number of French websites have posted this single purported teaser photo of the upcoming 2014 Volkswagen Golf R. Although we are unable to verify its legitimacy, it does show the most aggressive iteration of the Golf 7, with a pair LED-infused headlight, lower and deeper front bumper and “R” …

Thanks to Audi Sport Team Phoenix’s clever strategy, Mike Rockenfeller kept his cool in poor weather to extend his lead in the overall standings to 35 points at the Nürburgring.   Some 84,000 spectators watched the most thrilling DTM race of the year, after rain set in as the cars …

Citroën has launched the DS3 Cabrio in Australia as part of its product renaissance. Sporting a canvas roof that can be electrically opened in 16 seconds at speeds of up to 120km/h, the DS3 Cabrio is available in two models, the Dstyle Automatic at $30,990 and the DSport Manual at …

Saleen Automotive has introduced the 2014 George Follmer Edition Ford Mustang at Laguna Seca as part of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Named after George Follmer, one of the most successful racing drivers of this era, the Saleen Follmer Edition Mustang is inspired by the #16 1969 Boss 302 Mustang …

Spyker has revealed the B6 Venator Spyder concept at the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach, California, over the weekend. The Spyker drop top is the convertible version of the company’s Venator Coupe, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. Spyker’s CEO, Victor R. Muller, chose The Quail as …

How do you improve on a car that already sets the benchmark for others to follow? Load it with even more features and enhance its dynamics, safety and fuel efficiency without costing any more. Welcome to the all-new 2013 Volkswagen Golf 7. As more and more Australians are deserting large …

The Kia Cerato Hatch has joined the sedan range in Australia. Pricing and specifications are identical to the sedan, with the range starting from $19,990 plus on-road costs for the 1.8-litre Cerato S Hatch. Designed at Kia’s Seoul design centre under the direction of Kia’s Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, …

BMW has taken the wraps off the Concept M4 Coupé, a thinly disguised model that previews the upcoming production model. As expected, the most powerful BMW 4 Series sports an aggressive front bumper and power dome bonnet. Other M trademarks include ventilated front guards with ‘M4’ streak, an integrated boot …

Jaguar has announced the pricing and specifications of its flagship XJR sports sedan in Australia, the first ‘R’ model in the latest generation XJ range. The 404kW XJR is priced from $298,000 plus on-road costs and will arrive late this year. Powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine developing 404kW …

Most new vehicles have been designed to protect humans in accidents. Almost all new cars are put through stringent crash testings to find out how well they protect their human occupants. However, most human occupants these days also have non-human companions – mostly dogs, which are part of the family. …