Pricing and specification for the refreshed 2017 BMW 1 Series range has been confirmed and the headline news is a surprise price cut for the flagship M140i. This second Life Cycle Improvement (LCI) for the 1 Series follows the release of an updated and more efficient engine range in 2016. …
Read More »So here comes the new eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom
“Since its debut in 1925, Rolls-Royce Phantom has been the choice of the world’s most influential and powerful men and women. As this next chapter in the Rolls-Royce story opens, the New Phantom points the way forward for the global luxury industry,” – Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor …
Read More »Lotus Evora GT430 is the most powerful production Lotus ever
Following the successful introduction of the Lotus Evora 400 and Evora Sport 410 to global markets, Lotus has unveiled its most powerful road-going model ever – the Evora GT430. The flagship is powered by the same 3.5-litre V6 supercharged engine sourced from Toyota, but tweaked to produce 430hp (320kW), 24hp …
Read More »BMW M4 CS brings DTM-inspired performance for the road from $210k
Launched in April this year, the BMW M4 CS is a limited-run special edition model designed to fill the gap between the M4 Competition Package and track-oriented M4 GTS. The latest addition to the M4 range is the sharpest road-focused M4 and today its price and specification have been confirmed for Australia. Available from …
Read More »Next-Gen Suzuki Swift Sport to be revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
Just over 4 months ago we had the third generation Suzuki Swift announced at the Geneva International Motor Show in March. Now, Suzuki has officially confirmed details of the new Suzuki Swift Sport will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 12 two days before the show opens to public …
Read More »New Mercedes-AMG GT4 to race in GT4 class from 2018
On the eve of the 2017 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps, Mercedes-AMG has taken the wraps off its latest competition car that will see action in global racing events starting from 2018. The Mercedes-AMG GT4 is based on the AMG GT R road car and has been made to meet the requirements of …
Read More »Mazda CX-8 three-row crossover unveiled
Mazda has released first exterior image of its CX-8 crossover, the latest addition to the company’s fast expanding SUV line-up. Mazda has previously showcased the CX-8’s interior with a photo released back in April but the latest photo is the first time the crossover’s exterior is revealed. As expected, the …
Read More »Jaguar XJR575 tops XJ range as performance flagship
The Jaguar XJ range has gained a new performance flagship in the form of the XJR575. The most powerful XJ ever produced is powered by a 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine, providing the large saloon with 423kW and 700Nm. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the XJR575 sprints from 0 to …
Read More »Updated 2018 Subaru WRX & WRX STI land, new spec.R tops range
Subaru’s iconic WRX and WRX STI performance twins have gained major update for the model year 2018 line-up, arriving into Australia with a starting price of $39,240 plus on-road costs for the WRX manual and $50,890 plus ORCs for the more hardcore WRX STI. Mechanical and cosmetic changes are amongst …
Read More »2018 Holden Commodore VXR breaks cover
Holden has lifted covers on the range-topping VXR variant of the next-generation Commodore, which is due to arrive into Australian showrooms in 2018. With a focus on sporty handling and absolute traction off the line, the Commodore VXR will show a different side to Holden’s performance capabilities while still using lessons …
Read More »Is this the 2018 Toyota Supra production model?
As Toyota is busy preparing the final iteration of its new-age Supra sports car concept for October’s Tokyo Motor Show, Japanese publication Clicccar is giving us a glimpse of the final product with this new rendering. Adopting design elements from the Toyota FT-1 concept which was presented in early 2014, Clicccar’s rendering of the next-generation Supra retains …
Read More »Mitsubishi announces new crossover MPV
Mitsubishi has announced it will unveil a new model that bridges the gap between an SUV and a people mover. The small crossover multi purpose vehicle (MPV) will debut at the upcoming Indonesia International Auto Show. The Japanese car maker claims that the new model will combine the comfort and …
Read More »This is how the new BMW M8 sounds! [video]
The revived 8 Series Coupe is BMW’s long awaited answer to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, which has largely been unchallenged in its segment for quite sometime. Revealed earlier in May in concept form and slated for launch in 2018, the 8 Series and the M8 performance flagship are currently in its final …
Read More »Lexus LC F to pack more power than Nissan GT-R Nismo?
Hardcore version of the Lexus LC coupe is all but official and there have been several speculations on what will power the high performance coupe. The latest came from Japanese magazine Best Car which is reporting that the Lexus LC F could pack a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, as opposed to a 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 …
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