Thanks to our friends with the long lense, the highly anticipated prototype version of the McLaren P1 has been caught while out testing.   With the production model still a year away, it offers us a glimpse of what the final car will look like, both inside and out. …

Here it is! After weeks of drip feeding the press with teasers, the 2013 Skoda Octavia has finally been revealed. Featuring crisper styling and a more prominent grille, the new Octavia is 90mm longer and 45mm wider than its predecessor. Its wheelbase has also been extended by 108mm, making it …

 Mazda’s large CX-9 SUV has been given a mid-life facelift that includes a new corporate face and additional standard features. First previewed at the Australian International Motor Show in October this year, the new CX-9 now shares some of its hi-tech features with the recently launched Mazda6. Inside, there’s …

Volkswagen has officially unveiled the race inspired Polo R WRC Street. Only 2,500 of the Polo R will be built, as part of the FIA homologation requirement for VW’s entry into the WRC (World Rally Championship) race next year. The bad news for Australia is, the car will only be …

Ford Australia has confirmed that the hot three-door Fiesta ST will land in Australia in 2013. It will be the second ST model in Ford Australia’s line-up after the recently launched Focus ST. “We’re delighted to be bringing a new generation Fiesta ST to Australian performance enthusiasts in 2013,” said …

Czech manufacturer, Skoda, has teased us with a few more photos of one of their most important models, the 2013 Skoda Octavia, before its official debut in the coming days. The new pictures give us a glimpse of the car’s rear combination lights and the rear window and C-pillar treatment. …

The Chinese are not currently known for producing cars other than the cheap and nasty type, but that is all about to change soon. New start-up Chinese luxury brand, Qoros (who recently took out a court injunction to stop Kia from using the name Quoris on their first rear-drive prestige …

In a sign that the vast Chinese car market is increasingly important to car makers from across the world, Audi has launched a limited edition R8 specifically for the wealthy Chinese. Limited to just 80 examples, the Audi R8 China Edition is based on the pre-facelift R8 V10. It borrows …

What you see here is a thinly disguised BMW 4-Series, which is the new moniker for the coupé/convertible versions of the F30 3-Series. It marks the start of a series of “even-numbered” sporty BMWs, much like the 6-Series coupé/convertible is to the 5-series. The 4-Series Concept sports a more streamlined …

German tuner, ABT Sportline, is giving the Mk VI Volkswagen Golf GTI a final upgrade before bidding it farewell last next year. Shown at the 2012 Essen Motor Show, the first stage kit for the ABT Volkswagen Golf GTI Last Edition consists of an ECU flash that releases an extra …

 Audi has officially unveiled the 2013 Audi RS6 Avant. Described as a “high-performance sports car for everyday use,” the super-fast wagon will hit 100km/h from a standstill in a blistering 3.9 seconds, and storms towards a top speed of 250km/h (155mph). It will hit 280km/h (174mph) with the optional …

Jaguar has introduced a new entry-level Jaguar XF to the market. The XF 2.0 Petrol Luxury is currently the company’s most affordable model, at A$68,900, taking over from the Jaguar XF 2.2-litre Diesel Luxury, which also receives a A$9,000 price cut for 2013 to A$69,900. The XF 2.0 Petrol Luxury …

The all new Mazda6 has hit showroom priced from A$33,460, excluding on-roads. The new car is bigger and a technology leader in the Mazda range here in Australia. Those hoping for a sub-A$30k entry price will be disappointed, but it is fair to say that the new price is just …

Volsteiner has released a custom body kit for the 991 Porsche 911 called the Volsteiner V-GT Tuning Programme. The tastefully designed aero kit adds the following elements to the 911 Carrera: Front add-on spoiler with integrated brake duct collectors Carbon Fibre Pre-Preg Autoclave Front GT replaceable Centre Splitter for additional …