Kevin J Lee

High-performance Mazda CX-5 MPS realistically envisioned

The all-new Mazda CX-5 is one of the most anticipated models from the Japanese brand and a star at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. With a chiseled body and athletic proportions, the CX-5 is certainly a head turner but what if Mazda decides to turn the styling and performance …

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2016 Hyundai Tucson ’30’ Special Edition Review

The Hyundai Tucson is one of the brand’s most popular models and the third best selling medium SUV in Australia, with handsome styling, compelling handling and a wide range to choose from. Now, Hyundai has added another model to mark its 30th anniversary in Australia. Known simply as the Tucson …

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Holden readying louder, more powerful special-edition Commodore Ute

Holden is reportedly putting the finishing touches to the first of three special-edition Utes to be rolled out leading up to next year’s production deadline for the Commodore. The limited-edition ute is understood to be a bespoke-badged version of a Holden Commodore VFII SS-V Redline with a more aggressive aerodynamic …

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Polestar to create high-performance, electrified range for Volvo

Volvo has confirmed its performance arm, Polestar, will create a range of high-performance, electrified vehicles for the brand. Volvo purchased Polestar in 2015 and has just recently completed the buyout. Volvo Cars North American president and CEO, Lex Kerssemakers told Motoring Polestar’s racing would enable it to build some very …

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2018 Toyota Supra spied on film at the Nürburgring

The highly anticipated all-new Toyota Supra has been caught stretching its legs at the Nürburgring. Co-developed with BMW, the Supra is expected to employ a hybrid all-wheel drive powertrain in range-topping guise, with lesser variants featuring inline four- or six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines borrowed from BMW. The S55 twin-turbocharged inline-six …

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Jaguar: Next-gen F-Type could adopt mid-engined layout

The next-generation Jaguar F-Type could adopt a mid-engined layout, according to Jaguar Design Director, Ian Callum. “It’s time we’re changing the proportion of the car,” Callum said. “It’s something that’s been in my mind for years and years. It’s really born out of the fact that we all love mid-engined …

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FCA considering bringing Dodge Challenger and Charger to Australia

Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s local arm is reportedly considering bringing right-hand drive versions of the Dodge Challenger and Charger to Australia. Given the impending demise of the V8 Holden Commodore and Australia’s appetite for rear-wheel drive performance cars; and not to mention the runway success of the latest Ford Mustang, the …

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2017 Porsche 911 RSR racer adopts mid-engined layout

While it may look familiar from the outside, Porsche has given its new 911 RSR an overhaul, with the model now adopting a mid-engined layout, superseding its predecessor’s rear-engined configuration. Porsche Motorsport head, Frank-Steffen Walliser said the new car’s re-engineering is the biggest in the history of the GT racer. …

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New Mazda RT24-P race car unveiled

Mazda has unveiled its RT24-P race car at the Los Angeles Auto Show that will race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. It will make its racing debut at the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona in late January and compete under Daytona Prototype international (Dpi) rules in the Prototype class, …

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio crossover makes official debut

Alfa Romeo’s first crossover, the Stelvio, has been unveiled ahead of its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Based on the Alfa Romeo Giulia rear-wheel drive ‘Giorgio’ platform, the Stelvio is named after the spectacular mountain pass in the Italian Alps. Two engines will be on offer at …

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2017 Mitsubishi ASX on sale now in Australia

Mitsubishi has introduced the new-look 2017 Mitsubishi ASX with the brand’s latest Dynamic Shield front styling. The updated styling brings the ASX in line with the Outlander and Pajero Sport. Along with the new gloss black and chrome finished front grille and bumper, the ASX also gains a new shark …

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