Kevin J Lee

Chevrolet Camaro muscle car one step closer to Australian launch

The Chevrolet Camaro is one step closer to making its inaugural debut in Australia, as Holden has filed a trademark application for the Camaro name in Australia. According to our sources, GM Holden’s application is relatively broad base, protecting the car’s name for use on everything from clothing to footwear …

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Range Rover unveils seriously luxurious SVAutobiography

Range Rover has taken the wraps off its super luxurious SVAutobiography said to combine peerless craftsmanship and technology with new levels of luxury and comfort. Priced from $372,400 plus on-road costs, the SVAutobiography is offered exclusively in long wheelbase with advanced new convenience features such as power-closing rear doors, reclining …

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Report: Striking Kia Proceed Concept headed for production

When Kia unveiled its Proceed Concept at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the company said the striking concept previews the brand’s next-generation C-segment C’eed hatchback, but it has emerged there’s more to it. According to Autocar in the UK, a production Proceed Shooting Brake influenced heavily by the concept isn’t …

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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class interior revealed – it’s high-tech

Mercedes-Benz has completely overhauled the new A-Class’ interior as it prepares to go on sale in 2018. Codenamed W177, the most prominent feature of the new dashboard is the dual screen layout that the A-Class inherited from its dearer siblings. But unlike the fully integrated screens of the E- and …

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2018 BMW M5 pricing and specification announced

BMW has announced the pricing and specification of the sixth-generation 2018 BMW M5, which arrives in Australian showrooms from the second quarter of next year. The first 50 units will be designated the “Launch Edition” (blue car) and priced at $199,900 plus on-road costs. It comes equipped with semi-autonomous Driving …

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2.0 TFSI AWD Audi Q2 joins local range in February 2018

A range-topping Audi Q2 packing a 140kW/320Nm 2.0-litre TFSI engine and Quattro all-wheel drive system has joined the small SUV range priced from $48,500. Promising a 0-100km/h spring of 6.5 seconds, while returning a claimed 6.5L/100km, Audi says excellent power, torque and fuel consumption figures are courtesy of an innovative …

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Borgward to launch in Europe in early 2018

Reborn German marque, Borgward has confirmed it will launch in its home market of Europe in the first quarter of 2018. The brand was originally founded in 1929 but ceased its operations in 1961. It was revived in 2008 with the help of Chinese investment and went on to unveil …

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Insane 625kW Volkswagen Mk6 Golf R devours supercar for lunch!

Behold the Volkswagen Golf with more power than a Lamborghini Aventador S! Caught at the Race 1000 event in Germany recently, the heavily tuned Mk6 Golf R is said to pack 625kW, 81kW more than the fearsome Aventador S. To produce the monstrous punch, the humble hatchback has reportedly swapped …

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7-seat Lexus RX 350L confirmed – debuts in LA

Lexus has confirmed the 7-seat RX 350L will join the popular SUV range next year after making its debut at the LA Auto Show next month. According to the press release, the new model “will retain its stylish figure while also providing more flexibility for passengers”. This follows reports the …

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2018 Mazda6 facelift gets 2.5L turbo mill and new interior

Mazda has announced it will unveil the facelifted 2018 Mazda6 sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show which opens from Dec 1-10. This will be the Mazda6’s 2nd facelift that besides incorporating a nip-tuck here and there for a more premium look also brings new technology and more efficient powertrains. …

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Next-gen Subaru WRX STI reportedly going hybrid

The next-generation Subaru WRX STI will reportedly lose its 2.5-litre turbo boxer engine for a more efficient powertrain. According to Subaru’s European Sales and Marketing Manager, David Dello Stritto, the existing engine “can simply not exist in the future”. While he did not specifically mention a hybrid engine, rumours have …

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2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat super sedan envisioned

Following on from his vision of the 2019 Dodge Charger a few months ago, our friend Enoch Gonzales has whipped up a striking rendering of the go fast version of the model, the 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. Compared to the “stock” model, the SRT Hellcat gains a suitably aggressive …

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Giannini 350 GP4 is a Fiat 500 supercar on steroids

Meet the Giannini 350 GP4, a steroid feasting Fiat 500 that’s ditched its cutesy looks and spent the winter pumping iron at the gym. Prepared by Giannini in collaboration with GRAM (Gram Torino Engineering), the 350 GP4 is an evolution of the Alfa Romeo 4C-powered 350 GP (white car below) …

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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT Petrol AWD Review: Affordable Prestige

The car business is an ultra competitive one. Prestige manufacturers want a slice of the mainstream market, while mainstream carmakers aspire to play in the prestige arena. A decade ago, the entry price to a prestige marque was north of fifty big ones but today a Mercedes-Benz A-Class can be …

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