Even though the Volkswagen Mk6 Golf GTI is nearing the end of its product life cycle, with a new model due next year, it remains a favourite with tuners. This ‘bad boy’ GTI comes from German tuner, BBM Motorsport in collaboration with other aftermarket brands. The first thing they did …
Read More »Video: Is this the production Porsche 918 Spyder?
A video of a full size clay model of the new Porsche 918 has recently surfaced on YouTube. It appears to be shot during a customer preview in the US (Porsche hasn’t officially confirmed this), as evident from side marker lights on the sides of the car, a requirement for …
Read More »First Glimpse Into Next-Generation BMW M3’s Interior
So far, we have only been seeing the new BMW M3’s exterior via various spy photographs. But now, AutoExpress in the UK has revealed what could be our first glimpse into the new M3’s cockpit. As evident from these pictures, the interior is very much based on the mainstream F30 …
Read More »Super rare mini MINI
Here’s a mini MINI that the kid in us would love to have. Unfortunately, it’s not for sale. It is part of BMW’s fleet of official London Olympic vehicles, and specifically the Paralympic fleet – no joke! Obviously, the mini MINI won’t be shuttling your average athletes or officials around …
Read More »501 hp Porsche Panamera GTS tuned by Anderson Germany
For a Porsche purist, the Panamera is as sporty as Susan Boyle doing the 100m freestyle. However, there is no denying it fulfils a certain niche – family ‘racers’ who want to carry more than two people. And when it comes to the Panamera GTS, in Porsche’s own words, …
Read More »BMW M135i hot hatch available in Australia now
The new BMW M135i 5-door hatch is now on sale in Australia. The range topping 1-Series will arrive in showrooms in October, priced from A$68,400. The M135i is the latest in BMW Australia’s M Performance range, joining the BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d tri-turbo SUVs. It is powered …
Read More »Alpha-N Performance tuned Porsche Cayman
Alpha-N Performance has announced a tuning package for the Porsche Cayman, called Alpha One. The German tuner swapped most of the standard car’s body panels with new carbon fibre composite parts that resemble the ones on the upcoming 918 Spyder. As a consequence, the Alpha One’s kerb weight tips the …
Read More »Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo lands in Australia
Hyundai Motors Australia has today announced the pricing of the Veloster SR Turbo. Continuing its tradition of value proposition, the top of the range turbocharged Veloster starts from A$31,990. The Korean company has bolted a twin-scroll turbocharger to the Veloster’s 1.6-litre 4-cylinder direct injected engine, resulting in 150kW of power …
Read More »New Ford Focus ST Launched in Australia From A$38,290
Ford’s much applauded Focus ST will arrive on Australian soil from October with a razor sharp pricing to take on perennial hot hatch favourite, the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Available exclusively as a five-door hatch at this stage, the latest hot Focus has dropped its Australian XR5 badge and adopted the …
Read More »2013 Lexus LS Range Unveiled – F Sport Joining Line-up
The new Lexus LS range has been unveiled in its full glory. The mid-life update heralds over 3,000 improvements and component changes to the vehicle, on top of the 2,500 received throughout its life since its launch in 2007. “Our new flagship has much greater visual presence; the bold new …
Read More »BMW 5 Series GT refreshed with new 520d GT joining the range
BMW’s 5 Series GT has received some minor specification and performance enhancements in Australia. The range has also been expanded to include a new entry model, the 520d GT, priced from A$89,900. Since its launch in 2009, the 5 Series Gran Turismo has been uniquely sitting in an entire new …
Read More »Future of Nissan GT-R in doubt
The cult Nissan GT-R’s future is in doubt! Although the model was first introduced in 2007, the company has yet to start development on the next generation model. In fact, according to Inside Line, Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, might not have approved the GT-R replacement. There are speculations that it …
Read More »2013 Lamborghini Aventador to feature cylinder-deactivation
The Lamborghini Aventador will receive its first update for 2013 and although the usual cosmetic refresh is expected, what came as a surprise was the inclusion of cylinder-deactivation technology. In a sign that ever tighter emission regulations that not even a small volume supercar maker like Lamborghini can escape, the …
Read More »2013 Lexus LS leaked online
The facelifted 2013 Lexus LS has been leaked online ahead of its official debut next Tuesday in San Francisco through Chinese website XCar. The car in these pictures is the new Lexus LS460 F Sport, a new variant which has been confirmed by Lexus. As expected, Lexus’ new flagship now incorporates …
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