Although the Subaru BRZ is a highly capable sports car, die-hard fans were let down when the Japanese company, which builds its name on turbocharged all-wheel drive vehicles, offered the car solely with a naturally aspirated engine. However, that could be changing soon if a recent Automotive News’ report is …

 Renault has released two limited edition versions of the company’s latest hot-hatches, the Clio RS200 and Megane RS 265, to celebrate winning the Formula 1 Constructors’ title with Red Bull Racing in 2011. Both feature a comprehensive list of aesthetic and interior enhancements. Both Clio R.S. and Megane R.S. …

 Reports have been circulating lately that Volkswagen is considering a smaller SUV to slot in under the Tiguan. Well, the company has presented just such a vehicle at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil. The Taigun concept, dressed in Seaside Blue, could preview Volkswagen’s smallest SUV yet, and …

 Lexus has introduced its 11th F Sport model in Australia – the Lexus IS 250C F Sport. Based on the IS 250C, the convertible F Sport follows other sports models in the Lexus range by adding styling and suspension tweaks for a sportier drive. In the IS250C F Sport, …

The all new Mazda6 bows in at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in sedan and wagon style. The popular Mazda6 is the first Mazda vehicle in Australia to adopt the company’s full range of SKYACTIV Technology. Inspired by the stunning Takeri Concept that was shown at the Tokyo Motor …

Opel launched its high-performance Astra OPC at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. Available from February next year, the most powerful Astra to-date is priced from just $42,990 (excluding on-road costs). Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces a healthy 206kW of power and 400Nm of …

The refreshed CX-9 made its world debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show today. It adopts Mazda’s ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design language at the front, while the rear remained largely unchanged, safe for a new tail-lamp cluster. Besides looking sportier, a raft of advanced safety features called …

One of the most talked about sports car of the year, the Subaru BRZ has been given more style. The special BRZ STI concept sports kit was unveil at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. The BRZ STI concept is purely a design proposal with no performance upgrade, despite the …

The Ford Evos Concept made its local debut at the AIMS this morning, showing a range of advanced technologies and a bold new evolution of the Kinetic design language. The sexy sheet metal hides some advanced in-car connectivity like we have never seen before. The car will get to know …

With renewed verve under current Toyota President and self confessed car enthusiast, Akio Toyoda, the company could launch a hot-hatch version of the latest Toyota Auris (Corolla in the Australian market). According to Toyota Product Planning Chief, Karl Schlicht, to spoke to Autocar magazine in the UK, a high-performance Auris …

If we removed the badges on this car, you would be hard pressed to pick it as a Korean offering. Looking distinctively premium, the Hyundai i40 sedan’s elegant lines symbolise the company’s coming of age, and its standing on the automotive world stage. And while we are on the subject …

The 2012 Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) will throw its doors open starting this Friday, 19 October at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organisers have touted this year’s show to be one of the country’s largest and most interactive yet. There will be a total of 27 brands exhibiting …

Volkswagen will unveil the fastest ever Polo the company has ever produced, the Volkswagen Polo R, at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show next March. Volkswagen head of research, Ulrich Hackenberg, recently confirmed the new model will bow in at next year’s Geneva show. Styling of the Polo R will be …

The first casualties of the deepening European economic crisis have emerged. Volkswagen Group may possibly delay the launch of SUVs from its Bentley and Lamborghini brands. Decisions on the Bentley EXP 9 F and Lamborghini Urus could come on 23 November, when VW’s board will vote on the company’s budget …