The aggressive pickup featured above wasn’t always that way, it rolled off the line a bone stock Nissan Navara NP300 with a 2.3-litre twin turbo diesel and a 6-speed manual gearbox. It once produced 140kW and 450Nm of torque, ideal for towing and any other trade work. Alas this tradie …
Read More »Volkswagen sued over misleading ‘Clean Diesel’ Ad
Volkswagen has been dealt with yet another blow over their Dieselgate debacle. Just as news of their deceit and betrayal started to blow over, the US Federal Trade Commission reignite the fire, filing suit against the automaker over false advertising. Specifically, the lawsuit targets Volkswagen over their ‘Clean Diesel’ advertising …
Read More »Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne recalled over faulty brake pedals
Volkswagen and their sibling brand Porsche have issued recalls for Touareg and Cayenne models built between 2011 and 2016 over a potentially faulty brake pedal. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): “The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move …
Read More »Toyota reveals all-new TS050 Hybrid LMP1 car
Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled their third generation LMP1 vehicle, the TS050 Hybrid. The TS050 is Toyota’s third vehicle since joining the World Endurance Championship (WEC) back in 2012, it features a 2.4-litre twin turbo direct injection V6 petrol engine combined with a high-capacity 8MJ hybrid system producing a combined …
Read More »All-new Audi R8 Spyder revealed
The German automaker, Audi has unveiled their latest supercar; the R8 Spyder. The Spyder is based around the R8 coupe, however, its aluminum and carbon fiber chassis has been modified to make up for the lack of a structural roof line. The A-pillars, windshield surround and sills are all reinforced, …
Read More »Nismo engineered Nissan GT-R coming to Australia this September
It’s finally happening, Australia will get its first taste of a modern Nismo engineered vehicle starting with the Nissan GT-R Track edition. Nissan unveiled the facelifted 2016 GT-R at the New York International Auto Show today. The reveal highlighted not only interior and exterior upgrades but also performance and driving …
Read More »Audi’s Latest R18 LMP1 Car is the fastest yet
Welcome the R18, Audi’s latest LMP1 racer destined to break records at this year’s Le Mans 24 hour. The innovative vehicle comes redesigned from the ground up with Audi claiming that it has “almost nothing in common with its predecessor”. At the heart of the beast lies a highly efficient …
Read More »2017 Subaru BRZ facelift photos leaked
Just days after Toyota announced their updated 86, pictures have emerged online giving light to a potential facelifted 2017 Subaru BRZ. The images first appeared on Facebook before being hastily removed, however, a member over at ft86club forums managed to save and reupload them, revealing the changes planned for the …
Read More »A closer look at Ford’s Glare-Free High-beam system [video]
Ford has finally caught up to the pack with the introduction of their Glare-Free Auto Highbeam system, which promises not to blind other drivers on the road. The Glare-Free High-beam system works by utilizing a windshield-mounted camera to detect the headlights or taillights of vehicles and bicycles, and appropriately blocks …
Read More »Mitsubishi Mirage gets a fresh look for 2016
Mitsubishi has facelifted the Mirage bringing a fresh new look and notable refinement within its affordable $12,250 starting price. Both the sedan and hatch are included in the facelift with the exterior gaining a new front grille with chrome accents, redesigned bonnet and redesigned front/rear bumpers. The models also stand …
Read More »Honda NSX to begin production in April
The next generation Honda NSX will begin manufacturing next month at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. PMC employs close to 100 staff who are directly engaged in the vehicle’s construction. The facility has been decked out with state-of-the-art equipment allowing for tighter tolerances and better quality control. …
Read More »2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Series II Review
It’s an odd feeling to be able to say you admire a Hyundai, step back to the company’s early days and the notion would be laughable – Hyundai, a great car? It’s been a long time coming for the Korean automaker, however, their current range of vehicles, specifically the Santa …
Read More »Facelifted Toyota 86 set for New York Show debut
Good news for Toyota fans, the 86 will receive its first major facelift after 4 years as Australia’s best-selling sports car. The information comes ahead of the New York International Auto Show where the vehicle will make its public debut. The upgrade covers almost all aspects of the sports coupe, …
Read More »McLaren expands Sports Series with 570S GT4 and Sprint
Hot off the presses we bring you two new additions to McLaren’s track-dedicated Sports Series; the 570S GT4 and 570S Sprint. For now, McLaren has only released information on the GT4 guise with the company remaining tight-lipped surrounding details of the 570S Sprint. We do know however that the sprint …
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