Kevin J Lee

Toyota considered an 86 Shooting Brake variant

During the presentation of the Toyota FT-86 Concept Open at the Geneva Motor Show recently, the 86’s Chief Engineer, Tetsuya Tada, admitted that Toyota has considered a Shooting Brake (wagon) proposal for the sports car. Being a dog lover himself (he has five dogs), Tetsuya said he would have preferred …

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Toyota 86 by customised by TF-Works

The most talked about car in 2012, the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S continues to be the darling of the tuning industry. The latest example comes from US-based TF-Works. While the project isn’t quite finished yet, the aftermarket tuner has released a couple of pictures and pricing for the styling kit. …

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2015 Ford Focus RS sports 2.3L Mustang engine

According to the latest report out of Europe, the 2015 Ford Focus RS (2009 Focus RS shown here) will run a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that punches out 246kW (335hp). It is likely to be the same engine that will find its way under the bonnet of the new Ford …

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Lamborghini Gallardo driven on WRC mud track [video]

Not many people would take their everyday car on a mud track to practice WRC driving, let alone a supercar. That’s exactly what the fellas from Daily Driven Exotics have done. They have taken a  Lamborghini Gallardo, costing upworth of $400,000, through mud and dirt for our enjoyment. Besides some …

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series – only 10 in Australia

The epic new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series has landed in Australia, with a price tag of $639,000, plus on-road costs. Only a 10 of the limited-edition supercars have been earmarked for local consumption, out of a global production run of between 200 and 300 cars. Costing more than $170,000 …

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Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG priced from $74,900

Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced the pricing of the highly anticipated A45 AMG, and the good news is it is priced around $5,000 lower than expected at $74,900 plus on-roads. It will go on sale in September. Stuggart’s answer to the burgeoning hot-hatch segment, the A45 AMG features a turbocharged 2.0-litre …

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Stretched Lamborghini Aventador by Cars For Stars

Supercars are generally built with only one focus – performance. Most of the time, you can only impress one friend at a time as well. However, Cars For Stars has come to the rescue with this stretched Lamborghini Aventador limo. Don’t reach for your wallet yet though, as it is …

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2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Review

The Volkswagen Passat is one of the most popular models in the German brand’s line-up. Well over 15 million Passats have found homes in the last four decades. Its enduring quality and wide range of variants has no doubt been the main contributing factor. To increase its appeal further, Volkswagen …

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Audi TT Coupé S Line Competition Package on sale now

Audi has introduced an S Line Competition package for the company’s TT Coupé. Available as an option on the 2.0-litre TFSI model, the Competition package costs just $1,800 but brings over $8,000 worth of gear to the Audi TT, in the process turning it into a TT RS look-alike. Exterior …

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Geneva Show Special Editions

Bugatti has wowed show goers at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show with a trio of special edition versions of the Veyron Grand Sport convertibles. Not one to be left behind while others unveiled showstoppers such as the Lamborghini Veneno and the LaFerrari. In typical Bugatti tradition, the focus of the …

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2015 European Ford Mustang confirmed with 220kW 2.3 turbo-four

We already know the next Ford Mustang, due in 2015, will be a global car for the American manufacturer. Now, Ford has confirmed the European version of the Mustang will be equipped with a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. However, European muscle car fans can be rest assured that the heart-pumping …

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