Kevin J Lee

2013 BMW X5 officially revealed

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 …

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Gen-F HSV Pricing & Specifications

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 …

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Opel Astra Review: 2013 Astra OPC

Photos by: Dario Duno Australians are spoiled for choice when it comes to affordable performance. There are no less than 10 models to choose from, all costing less than fifty big ones, from the Toyota 86 to the benchmark of the current hot-hatch crop, the Renault Mégane RS265. It also …

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Hyundai i20 WRC begins testing to compete in 2014 WRC

Hyundai Motorsport has announced they have successfully completed the first round of intensive testing of the i20 WRC. Set to entre the FIA World Rally Championship next year, the latest specification of the Hyundai i20 WRC ran for the first time during a positive shakedown on a private testing ground …

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Renault Twin’Run Concept – 239kW RWD mid-engine race car

The concept car world is a fascinating one, where the possibilities are endless. Take the Renault Twin-Run Concept that has been unveiled recently in Monaco for example, it’s a pint-size mid-engined race car with a tubular chassis lifted straight out of motorsport. Underneath the diminutive body lurks an enormous 3.5-litre V6 derived …

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Nissan GT-R Black Edition on sale from $182,500

Nissan has announced the introduction of the Nissan GT-R Black Edition locally, priced from $182,500, plus on road costs, or an estimated drive-away price of $199,990. For the extra outlay, the Black Edition receives aesthetic add-ons such as a carbon fibre rear spoiler and red and black interior treatment. There …

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Audi A3 Sportback priced from $35,600

The new third-generation Audi A3 Sportback has landed in Australia, starting at $35,600, plus on road costs. Audi’s new small car is lighter and more advanced, but also more affordable, costing $5,600 less compared to the previous model. “We are immensely proud of the extraordinary new Audi A3 Sportback. It …

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Opel gets ‘unfortunately horny’ at 2013 Wörthersee

Volkswagen has been attending the annual Wörthersee meeting for 15 years and it appears that rival German manufacturer, Opel has made it a habit to crash the party. This year, they managed to steal Volkswagen’s thunder with their “unfortunately horny” guerrilla action campaign. Opel hosted a fireworks display at the …

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Lotus Exige S Roadster set for 4th quarter Oz launch

The fastest ever convertible Lotus is set to arrive in Australia in time for summer, with the Lotus Exige S Roadster combining open top driving with supercar performance with the ability to dispatch the dash to 100 km/h in 4 seconds and the ability to open the roof in only …

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