Kevin J Lee

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatch pricing and specification

Toyota has announced the pricing and specification of its all-new 2019 Corolla hatch, promising dynamic performance, premium ride comfort and advanced safety and driver support systems from $22,870. Sitting on Toyota’s new TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform, the popular hatch features bold exterior styling, an upscale interior, plus advanced …

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VIDEO: Italdesign Nissan GT-R50 hits the track for the first time

Italdesign’s unique Nissan GT-R50 has been unleashed onto the famed Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, proving the ultra-exclusive custom sports car is more than skin deep. Described as a “GT-R without limits,” the car was created to mark the famous design house’ 50th anniversary and was first unveiled at the …

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Extensively restored 1974 Jaguar E-Type combines modern practicality with classic style

This extensively restored and upgraded 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 is arguably the ultimate E-Type, featuring modern conveniences like full LED headlights including DRLs and air conditioning, along with a massive V12 engine. Created by leading Jag E-Type specialist, E-Type UK for an overseas customer, the brief was not only …

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Flagship BMW X7 revealed via leaked patent images

A series of leaked patent images has surfaced on the web showing the BMW X7 in all its production glory. Leaked via Motor1.com Brazil, the images were purportedly sourced from the Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property) and show the production flagship X7 remaining true …

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Mitsubishi introduces more refined 19MY Outlander range

Mitsubishi has given its popular Outlander range another update for the 2019 model year, with new look front and rear design, improved aerodynamics, rear air vents, improved suspension and steering and a new power window function. The 2019 model year Outlander is distinguished by a new-look twin-blade grille, front bumper …

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Peugeot 208 GTi Édition Définitive on sale from $33,990 drive-away

Peugeot Australia has launched the 208 GTi Édition Définitive to mark the end of current 208 GTi production. Priced at $33,990 drive-away, only 20 units will be on offer featuring a raft of mechanical and visual upgrades over the standard GTi. Bespoke styling starts with Pearl White paint and contrasting …

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Flagship Mercedes-Benz X 350d confirmed for December launch

Mercedes-Benz has announced the new range topping X 350d 4Matic will launch in Australia in December 2018. Featuring a 190kW (258hp) 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, 7-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic permanent all-wheel drive, the X 350 d is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds. Its 550Nm of torque …

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Darwin Pro Mercedes-AMG GT S is a 457kW/807Nm stunner

Sometimes tuners can do wonders to a car and this Darwin Pro Mercedes-AMG GT S – yes, that’s its official name – from Creative Bespoke and ADV.1 Wheels is a good example. Based on the Mercedes-AMG GT S, the car features an extensive carbon fibre aerodynamic body kit consisting of …

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Lamborghini Huracan looses rear bumper for twin-turbo conversion

This bumperless Lamborghini Huracan probably takes the gong for one of the most unusual tuning projects we’ve come across. Modified by TR3 Performance, the Huracan’s rear bumper was removed to accommodate a twin-turbo conversion to the supercar’s V10 engine. The tuner has also installed a A liquid intercooler in the …

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2018 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Launch Edition Review

Like Porsche, Volvo has more or less become an SUV company. Once famous for its staid but safe-as-a-brick family wagons, the Swedish brand now sells more XC60 and XC90 SUVs than its sedans and wagons, with SUVs accounting for more than half of all the cars that leaves its showrooms. …

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan unveiled

Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its V177 A-Class Sedan three months after unveiling the long-wheelbase Z177 for China. Created mainly for the United States and other sedan-friendly markets, the A-Class Sedan boasts the lowest aerodynamic drag coefficient on a production vehicle at 0.22, thanks to drag reducing measures such …

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Renault introduces special edition Koleos S-Edition

Renault Australia has introduced the Koleos S-Edition model which joins its popular Koleos range in the showroom. Based on the top-specification Intens and offered exclusively as a 2WD, the Koleos S-Edition is priced from $44,990 drive-away and adds 19-inch alloy wheels first seen on the Initiale Paris version sold overseas, …

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Michael Schumacher’s Enzo Ferrari up for sale again

An Enzo Ferrari once owned by Formula 1 legend, Michael Schumacher has been put up for sale again after it was originally sold in 2013 in the wake of the world champion’s skiing accident. With just 8,363 kilometres on the clock, the supercar comes with a number of bespoke features …

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2019 Porsche Macan unveiled – minor facelift and more tech

Porsche’s top-selling model, the Macan has received a minor facelift for 2019, bringing subtle styling changes and more technology. As is typical with the Germans, design changes are evolutionary; with the most obvious difference being the new head and taillights, and a subtler front fog-light strip. However, it’s the Macan’s …

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