Kevin J Lee

Report: 445kW Audi RS6 arriving in 2019

With the all-new A6 bowed in, attention is now diverted to the upcoming RS6, with the latest report out of Germany suggestion the car could be unveiled as early as next year. Like the current model, the high-performance RS6 is expected to be offered exclusively as a wagon, or Avant …

Read More »

2019 Volkswagen Touareg bows in – most advanced VW yet

After a prolonged teaser campaign, the most technologically advanced Volkswagen Touareg has bowed in, replete with a 15-inch touchscreen. Volkswagen has pushed the 2019 model even further upmarket, nipping at the heels of premium SUVs. Based on Volkswagen Group’s MLB Evo platform which already serves the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne …

Read More »

2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 lands in Q3 from $247,700

Mercedes-Benz has announced the pricing and specification of the new Mercedes-AMG G63 which is scheduled for deliveries in the 3rd quarter of 2018. Priced from $247,700 plus on-road costs, the latest iteration introduces several features that are new to the model, including two 12.3-inch widescreen displays, Multi-beam LED headlights, and …

Read More »

Ford Mustang mayhem at Cars and Coffee Dubai

Dozens of Ford Mustangs have crashed into each other at a Cars and Coffee meet in Dubai. According to a report, the convoy was purportedly leaving the car meet when one of the lead cars stopped. In an all too common situation, the following two cars braked in time but …

Read More »

2019 Ford Fiesta ST to get optional LSD from Focus RS

Ford’s upcoming Fiesta ST will take on its rivals with an optional LSD from the Focus RS, along with active exhausts, faster steering, selectable driving modes and even optional launch control. These were revealed at the Fiesta ST’s official debut in Geneva. While the new Fiesta ST may be one …

Read More »

Hyundai i30 N’s warranty to include track use

With the Hyundai i30 N’s imminent arrival in local showrooms, Hyundai is setting itself apart from its rivals by embracing the car’s motorsport enthusiast origins with its standard five-year, unlimited kilometer warranty also covering non-competition track use. “This is a car of passion, a true enthusiast’s car that will win …

Read More »

Kia unveils its Mercedes S-Class rival, the K900

Kia has taken the wraps off its new K900 luxury sedan, which is set to take on established premium marques such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS. Created in collaboration between Kia’s global design headquarters in Namyang, Korea and the brand’s U.S. design studio in Irvine, …

Read More »

2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI lands in August from $30,990

Volkswagen Australia has announced the pricing and specification of its six-generation Polo GTI, which is set to go on sale locally in August. Priced from $30,990, the Polo 6 GTI puts out 147kW/320Nm from its new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine – the same power as the Mark V Golf GTI …

Read More »

Report: Lamborghini Aventador successor to go plug-in hybrid

The Lamborghini Aventador successor will reportedly be a plug-in hybrid model when it goes on sale sometime in the next decade. According to Lamborghini chief technical officer, Maurizio Reggiani who told US publication, Car and Driver: “We need to take account of fuel consumption and emissions and so on” when …

Read More »

2018 RAM 1500 set for Australian mid-year launch

The 2018 RAM 1500 full-size pickup truck will launch in Australia in the middle of the year, joining the RAM 2500 and 3500 which are already on sale in the country since 2015. According to the Ateco Group, the importer and distributor of the brand, the RAM 1500 will enable …

Read More »

Fresh new 2018 Citroen C3 hatch arrives in Australia

Citroen’s fresh new C3 hatch has landed in Australia complete with Airbump technology first seen on the C4 Cactus and segment first Traffic Sign Speed Recognition and Recommendation and Lane Departure Warning. Priced from $23,490 plus on-road costs, the new C3 will launch with a driveway pricing of $26,990 (including …

Read More »

2018 Toyota Camry Ascent Review – Boring No More

The eighth-generation Camry represents a new era for Toyota in Australia in more ways than one. For a start, it doesn’t look like your grandmother’s favourite cardigan anymore and is the first fully imported (from Japan) Camry in Australia for nearly 30 years. With the thorough reinvention, the Camry has …

Read More »

Holden adds Colorado LSX to local range

Holden will add a stylish new addition to the Colorado range with the 2018 Colorado LSX, which boasts 18-inch black alloy wheels, black fender flares, matte black extended sports bar with ‘Colorado’ branded plate inserts and black front grille. Set to go on sale in mid-March, the LSX also adds …

Read More »

Range Rover SV Coupé is world-first full-sized SUV Coupé

Range Rover has defined a new genre with the world’s first full-size luxury SUV Coupé. Just 999 of the hand-assembled two-door Range Rover SV Coupé will be produced at its SVO Technical Centre in Warwickshire. “The Range Rover SV Coupé is a celebration of the Range Rover bloodline. With a dramatic …

Read More »