News

The Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R has become the first production car to set a lap record of the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne with a time of 2 minutes and 23 seconds and an average speed of 133km/h. Infiniti Red Bull Racing new recruit Daniil Kvyat took …

Bentley’s first ever SUV, the Bentayga has been caught undergoing final testing out in the open. Set to hit the market in 2016, the production will make its debut later this year. While the prototype is still mostly clad in camouflage, it is obvious the high-riding Bentley will be an …

Honda’s rumoured lightweight open-top sports car is inching closer to reality, as the micro convertible has been spotted undergoing cold weather testing in Honda’s Takasu Proving Ground in Hokkaido, Japan. Draped in full camouflaged, the prototype is believed to be the upcoming Honda S660, a proposed two-seat sports car tipping …

While all-wheel-drive means optimal traction in pretty much all conditions, most drivers would rather have power sent to just the rear hoofs for ultimate fun and engagement. Hence, most supercars are rear drivers, unless one that has a raging bull on its bonnet. Yes, we are talking about Lamborghini. The …

A fleet of next-generation 2016 BMW 5 Series prototypes have been caught on video undergoing winter testing in Germany. Despite heavily camouflaged and looking relatively similar to the current model, the prototypes appear to be wearing the next-generation production body based on the new door handles, front bumper and a …

Late last year, Lexus confirmed its interest in joining Australia’s V8 Supercars racing series, citing it has participated in “high level” discussions with the racing organisers. Progressing further, the Japanese premium marque told Motoring Australia last week it was taking this year to decide whether it wants to race in …

Nissan has refreshed its Juke compact SUV with styling updates, new features and an additional engine variant in the line-up. Positioned as a sporty crossover in Nissan’s extensive SUV range, the revised Juke will arrive in dealerships in late March priced from $23,490 excluding on roads.  The 2015 Nissan Juke receives …

Audi has released an official teaser rendering of the company’s first all-electric SUV, the Audi Q6. Revealed at Audi’s annual press conference, the rendering gives us a glimpse of what the brand’s BMW X6 rival could look like. Unlike its cross-town rival, the Q6 will be powered by an all-electric …

Opps, Jeremy has done it again! Only this time it’s more than a slap on his hand – the controversial Top Gear host has been suspended! According to reports, Clarkson was suspended after an apparent “fracas” with one of Top Gear’s producers – Oisin Tymon. Jeremy reported lost his plot …

Last year, BMW gave us the “drift-mob” starring a fleet of BMW M235i having a tyre-smoking time on the streets of South Africa. This year, the German manufacturer is bringing us an epilog called “The Ultimate Drift Challenge” by pitching two M235is against each other in a drift-off. While it …

Volkswagen has announced the next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan SUV will be available with up to seven seats. The three-row model will be built in Mexico towards the end of 2016 as a 2017 model. According to Europe’s biggest carmaker, the longer-wheelbase Tiguan is not only for the North American market, but …

While the Infiniti QX30 Concept is making jaw drops at the ongoing Geneva Motor Show, its production version is out in the wild undergoing real world testing. Spotted on the streets of Stuttgart, Germany, the heavily camouflaged QX30 prototype is due to enter production in 2016. It will be based …

MINI Australia has announced the pricing and specifications for the first John Cooper Works model for the 3rd-generation MINI hatch. Priced from $47,400 for the manual, or $49,950 for the six-speed automatic, the JCW MINI features a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 170kW at 5,200-6,000rpm, and 320Nm at 1,250-4,800rpm. …

Japanese car enthusiasts can rejoice – Victoria’s roads authority VicRoads will soon let you slap on Japanese inspired plates on your JDM baby. Whether it’s for a souped-up Honda NSX, track-prepped Subaru WRX STI, or a fully restored 1969 Nissan 240Z, these new Japanese-themed custom plates are what you need …