BMW has taken the wraps of its new Compact Sedan concept at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China. Created to preview BMW’s new 1 Series Sedan, the concept is finished in an exclusive Liquid Metal Bronze exterior paint, which contains fine pigments that shift between light and dark depending on …
Read More »A better view of the Mazda RX-Vision Concept [video]
Time for all you rotary fans to get excited. Mazda has finally uploaded their press conference video giving us a 360 degree view of the stunning RX-Vision concept. The concept car is simply gorgeous, from the stunning sides to the RX7 inspired rear and the aggressive front end. The curves become …
Read More »Fanboys rejoice, next-gen Porsche 911 GT3 to be offered in Manual
It looks as though Porsche has finally listened to their amass of fans and retreated on their decision to only provide the GT3 911 in Automatic (Seven-Speed Double Clutch). Porsche clients worldwide criticised them as they felt the move to a double clutch gearbox had ruined the relationship between the …
Read More »Limited Edition 2016 Scion FR-S RS 2.0, only 1,000 will be made
Scion will be producing a very limited production run of the 2016 RS 2.0, the successor to the 2015 FR-S RS 1.0. Scion described the RS 2.0 as the “most stylish version of the sports car” yet. The exclusive/upgraded FR-S comes equipped with a classier exterior complete with 17 inch …
Read More »Toyota renews its passion for cars with S-FR concept
A design and engineering revolution is injecting Toyota vehicles with a renewed sense of passion and driver appeal, according to one of the company’s most senior Australian executives. Mr Tony Cramb, executive director of sales and marketing, said a succession of Toyota concept cars and production models are embodying a …
Read More »Lexus LF-FC concept previews next-gen LS flagship
Lexus has pulled the wraps off its visionary LF-FC concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show today, offering a peek into the design and technology of the Japanese luxury marque’s next generation LS flagship sedan. Heavily styled with Lexus’ “L-finesse” design philosophy, the LF-FC concept features an evolved version of …
Read More »Porsche reportedly working on sub-Macan SUV model
Porsche is reportedly planning for a third and smaller SUV to sit under the Porsche Macan. The Macan, and the larger Cayenne, are already the two most popular models in the Porsche range. Now, the luxury carmaker wants an even bigger slice of the market by working on a smaller …
Read More »Toyota S-FR concept hints at MX-5 rival?
Toyota is set to unveil a new rear-wheel-drive concept sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. Called the Toyota S-FR, the concept is all about fun-to-drive and lightweight. Pitched as a new entry-level model slotting below the Toyota 86, the 2+2 coupe emphasizes responsiveness, and aims to …
Read More »HSV reportedly working on 475kW GTS-R
HSV is reportedly working on a swan song for the GTS by enlisting the Corvette ZR1’s monstrous 6.2-litre LS9 supercharged V8. Producing a meaty 475kW and 818Nm of torque, the engine is capable of hitting a top speed of 330km/h in the ZR1. Unlike the 6.2-litre LSA supercharged V8 …
Read More »BMW-Toyota co-developed sports car to be Porsche 911 size
New details have emerged about the hotly anticipated BMW-Toyota joint venture sports cars. According to a report by Motoring, the models will be based on an aluminium spaceframe chassis and feature carbon fibre reinforced plastic body panels. A source close to the manufacturers also revealed that the cars will be …
Read More »Lotus SUV confirmed for 2019; lighter & faster than Porsche Macan
Lotus has confirmed the company’s first SUV (2006 Lotus APX concept shown above) will launch in 2019 and will be lighter and faster than its rivals. “We want to get SUVs to be light and fast. The nearest rival will be the Porsche Macan, but ours will be better,” Lotus …
Read More »Porsche reportedly mulling Boxster Spyder GT4
Porsche is reportedly mulling a GT4 version of the recently unveiled Boxster Spyder. According to British publication, Autocar, who had access to a senior source at Porsche, the company’s plan is driven by the better than expected demand for the Cayman GT4. “We are looking at it right now. Much …
Read More »Porsche Boxster range to get new flagship?
Here’s proof Porsche is readying a more powerful version of the Boxter. Caught in the wild undergoing winter testing, these spy photos show a possible new top model for the Boxster range. The current Porsche Boxster lineup consists of a standard model powered by a 2.7-litre flat-six engine with 195kW, …
Read More »Audi TT Sportback concept previewed
German publication, Auto Zeitung, has posted a trio of design sketches understood to be the Audi TT Sportback concept on the web, giving us a taste of how the car will look when it makes its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The concept is based on the recently …
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