Kevin J Lee

Genovation debuts 587kW Corvette-based GXE EV with manual gearbox

Want a Corvette but not its fuel guzzling V8? Meet the Genovation GXE – an all-electric Corvette on steroids. Produced by Maryland-based EV manufacturer, the fully electric GXE is based on a C7 Corvette, which has been re-engineered to receive an electric drivetrain. Not much is known about the technology …

Read More »

2019 Honda HR-V RS Review – when sportiness meets practicality

We first got acquainted with the 2nd-generation Honda HR-V three years ago and as is customary at this stage of its life, the popular small SUV has been refreshed for 2019. Though as far as a facelift goes, the changes aren’t dramatic. However, look closely and you’ll notice a few …

Read More »

Special Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign enters limited production

Nissan has announced the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign will enter limited production after making its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K in July. With a limited run of just 50 vehicles priced at a jaw dropping €990,000 (approximately A$1.55m) before taxes and options, the NISMO-tuned …

Read More »

Mazda rules out MPS3 hot hatch and RX rotary sports car

Mazda has officially ruled out the return of the much-loved Mazda3 MPS hot hatch, which ended with the second-generation model with no replacement planned. Speaking to Drive at the launch of the 2019 Mazda3 at the Los Angeles Motor Show, Akira Marumoto, President and CEO of Mazda quashed all hopes …

Read More »

Prince Phillip’s 2016 Royal Range Rover hits the market

Used for ferrying visiting diplomats such as President Obama, Prince Phillip’s two-year old Range Rover 4.4 SD V8 has hit the market with an asking price of £130,000. Listed on Auto Trader in the U.K, the royal Range Rover was used for a high-profile visit in April 2016 when Prince …

Read More »

Audi e-tron GT concept makes LA debut – coming in 2020

Audi is serious about its EV future with a raft of models planned under its e-tron moniker, the latest being the e-tron GT concept, which made its debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Set to rival the Tesla Model S, as well as stable mate, the Porsche Taycan …

Read More »

Hot BMW X2 M35i launching in 2019 from $68,900

BMW Australia has confirmed the first ever M Performance model for the X2 will hit local showrooms in 2019 with a 225kW/450Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four petrol. The ‘B48’ engine is the first ever four-cylinder engine in a M Performance model and is matched with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission with paddle …

Read More »

Mercedes-AMG C63 S gets aggressive Prior Design widebody kit

As far as widebody kit goes, this Prior Design-tweaked Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupé is arguably one of the best we’ve seen so far – aggressive yet tasteful without looking like an aftermarket tagged on, which essentially, it is. Commissioned by its American owner, the car started off as a silver …

Read More »

Ford Focus Active soft-roader to join all-new Focus range in 2019

Ford Australia will introduce its Subaru XV-rivalling Ford Focus Active locally in 2019 in what will be the most comprehensive Ford Focus line-up ever offered in this country. Sourced from Germany and riding on the Focus’ new-generation C2 platform, the Focus Active promises to combined rugged SUV-inspired styling with an …

Read More »

Lamborghini unveils one-off, road-legal SC18 track car

Meet the Lamborghini SC18, a one-off, road-legal track weapon built by the Italian supercar maker’s motorsport division, Lamborghini Squadra Corse. Based on an Aventador, the SC18 was designed in synergy with the customer and Centre Stile Lamborghini, and is set to pave the way for further personalised development projects for …

Read More »

Prior Design teases aggressive wide-body kit for BMW 8 Series Coupe

Prior Design appears to be one of the first tuners to come up with a tuning package for the brand new BMW 8 Series Coupe as it inches closer to first customer deliveries. Teased via this sole image, the PD800 aero package brings a wide-body kit that dials up the …

Read More »

Aston Martin’s first SUV to be called the DBX

Aston Martin has confirmed its first-ever SUV will be known as the DBX. The announcement comes as the first development prototype hits the ground along the demanding Welsh Rally stage to begin its grueling test programme. The high-riding DBX will be Aston Martin’s answer to the Maserati Levant and to …

Read More »

Next-gen Audi TT to sprout a set of rear doors, debuts by 2020

Remember the four-door Audi TT Sportback concept from 2014? Well, the model has reportedly been given the green light by Ingolstadt and could arrive as soon as 2020. According to Auto Express in the U.K., the more practical TT Sportback was scheduled to be introduced shortly after the concept’s debut …

Read More »

First look: 2019 Mitsubishi Triton

The popular Mitsubishi Triton has been given a fresh new look and more driver-assistance technology for 2019. Set to go on sale in January 2019, the new Triton has been completely re-skinned for a tougher look and now adopts Mitsubishi’s handsome new “Dynamic Shield” corporate face featuring high-mounted headlights and …

Read More »