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Yokohama in co-operation with a team from the Institute of Fluid Science in Tohoku have come to the conclusion that the addition of fins to the sidewall of a tyre can help reduce drag. In the past automakers have been limited to modifying the design of their rims to reduce …

Making its second global public release, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R Concept car will make an appearance at this year’s Motorclassica Expo. The Hommage Concept is a race-inspired version of a the previous 1970 3.0 CSL and was designed to celebrate 40 years of the brand launching in the …

Lexus has announced it will present a “daring” new concept car at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show next week. Accompanying the announcement is a top view of the concept’s striking L-shaped headlight clusters and daytime running lights. The brand’s trademark spindle grille is also visible from the shadowed image. While Lexus …

The all-paw performance sports car arena is about to get shaken up in 2016 as Ford’s sizzling hot Focus RS is all set for Australian shores, arriving in dealerships from mid-next year. Bringing with it to the segment, which includes the Volkswagen Golf R, Subaru WRX STI, Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG …

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 …

Toyota’s new seven-seat Fortuner SUV is officially on sale now in Australia, priced from $47,990 plus on-road costs. Built on the same rugged platform as the Toyota Hilux, the Fortuner is aimed at those wanting an affordable SUV with the off-road ability of the LandCruiser. Available in three grades – …

Already on the agenda for the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the hottest variant in the Jaguar F-Type range is finally seeing some track action at the infamous Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The F-Type SVR is Jaguar’s answer to the Mercedes-AMG GT S and Porsche 911 Turbo S. Speculated to pack …

Lotus has released a video documenting the new Lotus 3-Eleven successfully completing a two-week test programme at the fearsome and challenging Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit. The company says its main focus was on individual areas of expertise and vehicle set-up with a specific focus on aerodynamics, engine calibration, chassis tuning and …

Hyundai has released a video demonstrating their HTRAC AWD system on the Genesis. The HTRAC is Hyundai’s clever system that provides drastically improved handling in all weather conditions both increasing safety and guaranteeing driver enjoyment. The aim of the video is to demonstrate how HTRAC adjusts power distribution to the wheels …

Ferrari recently released details on an enhanced Berlinetta the F12tdf. The new supercar comes packed with a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 pushing 574kW, this is a 30kW gain over the standard F12. Engine performance however wasn’t the only thing the Italians upgraded for the F12, the introduction of an ‘Active …

Spotted in full camouflage, it appears as though Pagani is preparing for the release of a more extreme version of the Huayra supercar. The new Huayra, which is expected to adopt the ‘S’ moniker, was spotted while being track tested at San Martino Del Lago race track in the north of …

Jeep’s all-new city-sized SUV, the Renegade, has launched in Australia, with pricing for the entry-level model hitting the burgeoning compact-SUV segment at $29,500 plus on-roads. The four-tier Jeep Renegade range marks the brand’s first entry into the small SUV class, rivaling the dominant Mazda CX-3 and Honda’s highly acclaimed HR-V. …

Following Volkswagen CEO, Matthias Müller’s recent announcement that anything that “isn’t absolutely necessary will be cancelled or postponed”, certain parties have questioned whether VW-owned and loss making Bugatti will be under scrutiny. According to a report by Jalopnik, Bugatti appears to have been spared the chop and that “everything will …

Lexus has just released details on their latest addition to the ‘F’ performance series, the GS F Sedan. The new sports sedan boasts a high revving 5.0-litre v8 engine producing 348kW and 527Nm of torque. The redline on the GS sits at 7,300-rpm which is sure to provide an exhilarating …