Fiat Chrysler Group has launched an expanded and more affordable Fiat 500 range (read the Fiat 500 review here) as part of a new positioning programme for Fiat vehicles in Australia. Now with eight core variants and three trim levels – Pop, Sport and Lounge, it builds on the exclusivity …

Mercedes-Benz has set a new lap record on the Nürburgring, this time with an SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive. Taking just 7 minutes and 56.234 seconds to complete the lap, the SLS is also the first electric vehicle to lap the famous race track in less than 8 minutes. “Mercedes-AMG …

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is undoubtedly one of the most ferocious American muscle cars out there, packing 625kW (850 hp) from its 5.8-litre supercharged V8. However, we must admit it doesn’t stand out quite enough amongst the extroverted muscle car crowd. It seems Michigan-based tuner, Ultimate Auto shares our …

Electric cars aren’t new. In fact, the first electric vehicle was created around 1890, when an American with the name of William Morrison installed an electric motor into a six-passenger wagon. It had a top speed of 23km/h. But with cheap oil in abundance, the electric vehicle didn’t get much …

The respected German trade journal auto motor und sport has named the Opel Astra Sports Tourer CDTI the best small car ever in its 100,000 kilometre endurance test. In the current issue (12/2013), the author writes, “In terms of reliability, (the Astra Sports Tourer) completed the 100,000 kilometre distance with flying colours …

The image you see on this page is purportedly the new face of the upcoming 2014 Mazda3. It came from a Japanese magazine and unlike previous leaked images, this looks real. It sports Mazda’s new corporate face where the top of the grille extends into the headlights. Its silhouette is …

RevoZport has announced a customisation package developed specifically for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 and A250. The RZA-290 aerokit took RevoZport six-months to develop and features a front splitter, an aggressive canard to direct more air to the radiator and oil cooler, side skirts and a lightweight carbon fibre vented bonnet …

This ultra-exclusive Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale built by Zagato has been spotted at the 2013 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este recently. Created to celebrate Alfa Romeo’s centenary in 2011, the TZ3 is based on the Dodge Viper ACR. Only nine of the carbon fibre bodied sports cars were ever made, each …

Hyundai is investing €5.5 million in a new permanent testing facility at the iconic Nürburgring track in Germany. Scheduled for completion in August 2013, the new test centre covers four floors and 3,622m2 and will include new workshops, office space and a VIP hospitality area. The new facility provides a …

It’s hard to believe that the concept car that inspired or previewed the Opel Insignia was the 2007 Opel GTC Concept shown above. It is however, not to be confused with the Astra GTC, as the two share only their middle initials. Of course, back then Opel was not even …

Thanks to the geniuses of Photoshop, we found this highly realistic render of the upcoming Toyota Corolla (white car in these photos). First previewed as the Furia Concept earlier this year, Photoshop whiz, Humster3d, has whipped up these pictures showing what Toyota’s best-selling car could look like for those who …

The third-generation BMW X5 has been unveiled today with an evolutionary styling, better equipment and improved fuel efficiency. Headlining the makeover is a twin circular headlight unit that now extends into the BMW kidney grille. The stretched silhouette features a swage line over the athletically moulded wheel arches, while horizontal …

Chrysler Australia has introduced the Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core to its local line-up, joing the 300 Limited, 300C and SRT8 in an expanded range. Developed specifically for the Australian market, the 300 SRT8 Core is positioned below the Luxury Car Tax threshold at $56,000. With a focus on pure performance, …

HSV has announced the pricing and specifications of the Gen-F range, with the entry price reduced by up to $4,000. The entry-level HSV ClubSport will be priced from $60,990, plus on-road costs, while at the other end of the spectrum, the HSV GTS (pictured above) has increased by $10,000 to …