Hyundai is continuing to hone its first-ever hot hatch, the i30 N ahead of its global launch later this year with a close to production model entered into the VLN (Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenpokal Nürburgring) endurance race. Albert Biermann, Hyundai Motor Head of Vehicle Test and High Performance Development, said: “We want our …

Elon Musk dropped hints recently that his company is working on a new Tesla Roadster that is set to dethrone the Model S as the fastest Tesla ever. While the new model is more than a few years away, anything is possible in the virtual world and thanks to Jan …

Toyota has introduced an Altitude special edition for its popular 2017 LandCruiser 200 Series. Based on the GXL turbo-diesel variant, the Altitude brings a series of luxury, comfort, convenience and safety enhancements to the model. Inside, the interior has been updated with leather-accented upholstery, power adjustments for the front seats …

Japanese car enthusiasts in South Australia will soon be able to order Japanese-style number plate for their vehicles. The Department of Planning, Transportation and Infrastructure has released two concept designs, both with Japanese characters and will be shorter and higher than standard plates, to fit some Japanese cars, especially JDM …

Nissan has unveiled their special GT-R-based police pursuit vehicle dubbed the ‘Copzilla’. Created especially for the 2017 New York Auto Show, the Police Pursuit #23 (in Japanese, ‘2’ is pronounced ‘Ni’ and ‘3’ is ‘San’) – its official name – comes complete with crime-fighting lights on the roof and in …

The Nissan 370Z is getting long in the tooth but Nissan is giving it a special edition treatment before the all-new model arrives in the next couple of years. Called the Heritage Edition, the model “honours the iconic Nissan sports car as it approaches its 50th anniversary at the end …

While car sharing is relatively rare in Australia, the practice is a reasonably common phenomenon in Europe, and taking this concept to the next level recently is Porsche. The company recruited Le Mans 24 Hours winner and Porsche Works Driver, Romain Dumas and threw him the keys to a Panamera …

Lexus has announced it will introduce ‘the most engaging’ LS, the LS 500 F Sport, at the New York International Auto Show next week. The all-new LS F Sport follows the global debut of the 310kW LS 500 in Detroit earlier this year and the 264kW full hybrid LS 500h in …

First revealed as a concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year, the 2017 Honda Civic Si will hit production in coupe and sedan body styles, but the bad news is, the coupe is unlikely to make it to Australia. Designed predominantly for the US market, the Si is …

Brabus Rocket 900. The name should be enough to set the tone for this super limousine. Based on the Mercedes-Maybach S600 that rolls off the factory floor with a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 engine producing 390kW and 830Nm of torque, the luxury limo is by no means lacking. However, that doesn’t …

Toyota is giving grown ups a chance to relive their childhood with a new Hilux-based concept. Dubbed the Hilux Tonka Concept, it is a full-size dream toy for adults that combine the toughness and durability in Toyota and toymaker, Tonka’s DNAs. The high-riding off-roader celebrates HiLux’s breakthrough in becoming Australia’s …

The Nissan Fairlady was one of the first sports coupes to come out of Japan back in the 1960s. Built as a halo model to bolster the company’s image, the first generation 240Z went on to win the hearts of car enthusiasts both in Japan and in the US. While …

This is possibly the craziest and most desirable Toyota Corolla. Ever! What you’re looking at is Papadakis Racing’s 735kW/1,152Nm nitrous-boosted Corolla for the upcoming Formula Drift season. Yes, it isn’t a typo. This is a drifting Corolla Hatch! Officially known as the Rockstar Energy Drink/Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM, the …

A fleet of facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been spotted undergoing what appears to be a final evaluation test before going on sale mid year. Seen with minimal of camouflage, the entourage was consisted of four different variants although it’s hard to tell which models they were. What’s clear though is the …