The previously manual only entry-level front-wheel drive Volkswagen Tiguan is now available with a 6-speed DSG. Priced from $30,990 plus on-road costs, the Tiguan 118TSI DSG is also equipped with BlueMotion Technologies such as engine Start/Stop and Brake energy recuperation as standard. Thanks to these fuel saving tech, the medium …
Read More »Official photos: 2014 Honda Civic Tourer
Honda has released the first photos of the 2014 Honda Civic Tourer ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show debut. The production version closely resembles the concept previewed earlier this year, with a front fascia borrowed from the Civic Hatchback, on which it is based. The Tourer also sport a floating …
Read More »2014-spec Hyundai i20 WRC undergoes gravel test
Hyundai Motorsport continues to make strong progress on its WRC development programme by conducting the first gravel tests with a new 2014-specification i20 WRC in July. All three of the team’s recently-signed development drivers, Chris Atkinson, Juho Hänninen and Bryan Bouffier, got behind the wheel of the i20 WRC as …
Read More »Anderson Germany’s Mercedes CL65 AMG Grey Stone Edition
It is unlikely that your typical Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG customer would want more power and pimp their ride. Unless, of course if said customer is a rapper. Nevertheless, that doesn’t stop Anderson Germany from coming up with this Mercedes CL65 AMG Grey Stone Edition. Finished in matte grey and wearing …
Read More »BMW 4 Series Pricing and Specification
The BMW 4 Series Coupé will arrive in Australia in mid-October. It is the latest nameplate to join the BMW range, with the 2 Series to follow suit next year. They are essentially the coupé and cabriolet siblings of the 3 and 1 Series respectively. According to BMW Group Australia …
Read More »Fresh details on 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
More details have emerged on the upcoming 911-series Porsche 911 GT3 RS. According to a recent report by Automobile, the next 911 GT3 RS isn’t hitting the showrooms until the second half of 2014, as a 2015 model. What’s more, it will adopt an even wider body than the 2014 …
Read More »Proton slashes price on the Prevé. Now cheapest small car at $15,990
The Proton Prevé is now Australia’s most affordable small car, after the Malaysian brand slashed $3,000 from its price. Introduced earlier this year at $18,990, for a limited time from 1 August 2013, the four-door Proton sedan has a drive away price of $15,990 for the 5-speed manual transmission, and …
Read More »Video: 2015 Honda NSX prototype doing promo round on the circuit
Acura has released a further video of the brand’s upcoming NSX (Honda ASX outside of North America) belting around the circuit. While the car has already made a test lap at the Mid-Ohio Indy 200, we are still awaiting the official video. We are still approximately two years away from …
Read More »Breaking News: Opel calls it quits in Australia
After only one year, Opel is exiting the Australian market. Launched in August 2012 with three cars – the Corsa, Astra and Insignia, General Motor’s European division sold just 541 vehicles last year, with a further 989 sold this year to June. In its press statement, Opel Australia said: “In …
Read More »2013 Ford Fiesta ST pricing and specification
The Ford Fiesta ST is back. The 134kW and 240Nm pocket rocket will arrive in Australian showrooms from September, priced from $25,990 plus on-road costs. Power comes from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost engine that promises to return 6.2L/100km and emits 145g/km CO2. Ford claims it represents a 20 per …
Read More »2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray got T-boned in the US
One of the first Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays to hit the road has been t-boned in the US. The Cyber Gray example, one of General Motor’s test cars, was hit by an older generation Lincoln Town Car recently near the company’s Technical Centre in Warren, Michigan. No other information is available …
Read More »Video: Nissan provides insight into how the GT-R engine is built
Nissan has released a video giving us an insight into how the magnificent twin-turbo VR38 engine in the GT-R is built. Only four master craftsmen, known as takumi in Japan, at Nissan’s Yokohama factory are sanctioned to build the engine for Nissan’s halo model in a clean room. GT-R owners …
Read More »Ford’s refreshed Fiesta arrives in September with more equipment
Ford’s refreshed new Ford Fiesta will hit local showrooms from September, with a slight increase in price and equipment. The new range will kick off with the $15,825 (plus on-roads) 1.5-litre Ambiente 5-door manual, and increase of $335.00. Ford’s much lauded 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has also been introduced to the new …
Read More »Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse revealed ahead of Frankfurt Show
Lamborghini has unveiled the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse, named after Lamborghini’s motorsport department. The car is based on the Gallardo Super Trofeo and is designed to bring “race track emotion directly to the road.” The main distinguishing feature of the super car is its quick-release engine cover and …
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