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Toyota has expanded the pure driving pleasure of its popular 86 coupe with a limited-edition model that adds an improved dynamic edge and a striking new paint colour. Just 60 examples of the special edition model are available in Australia, enhancing the appeal of the 86 to driving enthusiasts by fitting larger Brembo performance …

Updated: Official photos and launch details. The first official images of the all-new, six-generation Volkswagen Polo have been revealed ahead of the car’s official debut in September. As you can see from these images, which show the Polo GTI along with the Polo R-Line, the blink-and-you-will-miss-it update brings the Polo inline with its …

Lexus’ CT 200h hybrid hatch has been given a sweeping update that brings sportier styling, interior updates and new features. Due in Australia in the fourth quarter of this year, the updated CT 200h commands a greater presence while enhancing its reputation for user-friendliness. Global chief engineer Chika Kako said …

BMW has unveiled its new 6 Series Gran Turismo, which is set to replace the 5 Series GT. Compared to the old model, the new 6 Series GT is much better proportioned. Its length has been stretched to 5,091mm while height has been reduced by 21mm. The car’s tailgate has …

Jaguar has unwrapped its new XF Sportbrake as it celebrates a decade of XF production. Revealed by world tennis number one, Andy Murray, the XF Sportbrake, or wagon to you and me, promises sports car dynamics with a practical 1,700 litre of load space when the 40:20:40 split rear folding …

Holden has today announced the all-new Astra Sportwagon will be heading to Australia later this year to join the recently launched Astra hatch and the recently announced Astra sedan to complete the company’s new small car range. Based on the same underpinnings as the highly acclaimed Astra Hatch, the incoming …

Citroën is stepping up their SUV offensive with the new C3 Aircross, hot on the heels of the new C5 Aircross which made its debut in April. The new model will replace the C3 Picasso and, as the name suggests, is based on the latest C3. Inspired by the C-Aircross …

The compact SUV segment has just got a little more crowded with the arrival of yet another player, the all-new Hyundai Kona. Rivaling class leaders Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V and Toyota C-HR, the Kona is the latest member of Hyundai’s fast expanding SUV line-up, joining the midsize Tucson and seven-seater …

We have known for a while the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will not have a direct successor, with the company sending off its cult sports car with the Evolution Final Edition in 2015. However, the popular nameplate will make a comeback – in the form of a SUV. This was confirmed …

Holden has unwrapped its next-generation Commodore Supercar concept, which will debut at the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship in 2018. Designed by GM Design Australia Exterior Design Manager, Peter Hughes, the racecar was created using sophisticated Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling and includes advanced simulation and aerodynamic evaluation. “What an incredible-looking …

Kia will enter the compact SUV market with a new B-segment crossover called ‘Stonic’, a name it says is a combination of speedy and tonic “which refers to the first and last note on the musical scale”. The new city crossover will slot below the company’s strong selling Sportage mid-size SUV …

Suzuki’s new from the ground up Swift is now available in Australia, priced from $16,990 Drive Away. Continuing its new product on-slaught, the new Swift will be available in four grades – GL, GL Navigator, GL Navigator with Safety Pack and GLX, with the top two grades offering segment first …

The highly anticipated Lexus LC flagship coupe has launched in Australia today on the backdrop of record May SUV sales results for the fast-expanding Japanese luxury marque. A contemporary interpretation of the finest traditions of the grand tourer, the stunning LC represents a remarkable transformation of the widely acclaimed LF-LC …

Subaru has been on a teasing spree lately, started off with this GT-winged BRZ and now a heavily tuned WRX STI. But unlike the mysterious BRZ’s single shot of its towering carbon fibre STI wing, the modified WRX STI was revealed in all its glory in a full 2-minute video, …