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This is something you don’t see very often. Car maker really testing their prototype by towing a trailer up and down a hill! Underneath the thick camouflage is the next-generation Hyundai i30, due out in mid-2017. Spotted by spy photographers, the hot-selling Korean hatch were undergoing testing in the Austrian Alps. A closer …

Mercedes-AMG has announced the first technical details of the brand’s potent AMG GT R, ahead of the car’s official debut in Goodwood. Featuring a tweaked version of the GT S’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, the engine now packs 430kW and 700Nm torque in the GT R, up from 375kW and 650Nm. …

Mazda Australia have revealed official pricing for the long awaited 2016 Mazda CX-9. The Japanese carmaker confirmed today that the entry-level Mazda CX-9 Sport will be available from $42,490*; a $1,280 reduction on the outgoing model. Next in the lineup is the core-grade Mazda CX-9 Touring which starts at $48,890*, then the …

A leaked online parts catalogue from a Ford dealership has revealed the current-generation Ford Mustang will likely receive a ten-speed automatic transmission as part of its 2018 model year upgrade. Posted on Mustang6G.com, Ford hasn’t confirmed the information, but the screen shot is said to be from a reliable source. …

Acura, Honda’s North American luxury arm, has taken the wraps off its NSX-inspired EV Concept. The car features a further evolution of the experimental, all-electric, 4-motor Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain that won last year’s Pikes Peak Challenge Exhibition class. It showcases what Honda claims is a world’s first technology …

Alfa Romeo’s product resurgence continues, with reports pointing to a BMW 5 Series rival arriving sometime in 2018. With the new Alfa Romeo Giulia getting rave reviews from the media and the brand’s first-ever SUV planned for next year, it isn’t surprising company boffins are wanting a slice of the …

Our friends with the long lense have caught the first spy photos of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class frolicking out in the open. Wrapped in heavy camouflage, the next-generation baby Merc will retain the current hatchback’s proportions but refreshed with important updates to see off rivals such as the Audi A3, …

    In celebration of the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans’s, Porsche’s “Exclusive” program have built a special Endurance Racing Edition variant of their popular 911 Carrera S model. This special model is based on the regular Carrera S which boasts a 309kW 3.0-litre flat-six engine. Its intricate livery comes inspired by the LMP1 919 Hybrid making use of …

While fleets of new Audi Q2 are starting to make its way to showrooms worldwide, the range’s flagship is beginning to take shape at the world’s most popular automotive proving ground. Spotted testing at the notorious Nurbugring circuit in Germany virtually undisguised, the SQ2 is Audi’s answer to the Mercedes-AMG …

Volkswagen has announced the specification and line-up of its all-new 2017 Tiguan, ahead of the car’s local launch scheduled for September. As with other Volkswagen passenger models, the all-new Tiguan will be offered in a number of equipment grades, the entry-level Trendline, the mid-level Comfortline, and the high-spec Highline grade. …

Peugeot has unveiled the sports-oriented GT and GT-Line of its all-new 3008 SUV. Sitting atop the all-new 3008 range the GT variant features a 133kW, 400Nm, 2.0L turbo-diesel drivetrain paired to a six-speed automatic transmission with stop-start technology. The model can be identified by an optional two-tone “coupe-franche” paint treatment …

Hyundai has introduced its mean-looking Veloster Street Turbo Special Edition to the Australian market. Based on the Veloster SR Turbo +, the limited edition model is limited to just 200 units and is priced from $34,990 plus on-road costs – $1,000 more than the regular model. However, it is said …

Skoda has released new teaser sketches of its upcoming Kodiaq SUV. First previewed with the VisionS concept in Geneva, we have also seen prototypes undergoing testing recently. The full size SUV is set to sit above the Skoda Yeti and features three rows of seating. The sketch shows the production …

Toyota Australia is introducing a special-edition Camry RZ, a limited run model, which according to the car maker, is loaded with sporty features valued at more than $4,000 – but with a premium of just $2,000 over the volume-selling Altise on which it is based. The spirited new RZ comes …