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General Motors’ European subsidiary Opel has taken the wraps off the Corsa OPC, the performance flagship for the fifth-generation Corsa city hatchback. Developed in part by Holden at its engineering and design centre in Melbourne, the Opel Corsa OPC, also called the Vauxhall Corsa VXR in the UK, is set …

Jaguar’s all-aluminium sports car, the F-TYPE has been expanded to 12 derivatives for 2015, comprising both Coupe and Convertible models with the addition of all-wheel-drive and six-speed manual transmission options. Priced from $119,470 excluding on-roads, the range now spans from the  250kW Coupé and Convertible with a supercharged V6 driving …

The 2015 Mazda6 has received a range of exterior and interior upgrades, adding to the appeal of Mazda’s flagship model. The Mazda6 exterior, like the recently revamped Mazda CX-5, has taken the next step in its design evolution, adding an updated front end that offers a stronger look and greater …

The Porsche Cayman GT4 has been officially revealed in all its glory. Essentially a more hardcore version of the Cayman, it is to the Cayman what the GT3 is to the 911. Sporting a mid-mounted 3.8-litre flat-six derived from the 911 Carrera S, it develops 287kW at 7,400rpm channeled to …

Hyundai has previewed its upcoming Tuscon compact SUV, which will make its official debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show next month. Sporting the Korean company’s design DNA, including a prominent hexagonal grille flanked by a pair of slimline headlights, the car looks muscular in the sketch. Commenting on the …

German team, ALL-INKL.COM Muennich Motorsport, will field two self-developed Audi S3 RX Supercars in all 12 rounds of this year’s FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy. The team, which is owned by renowned World Touring Car driver, Rene Muennich, will use 2015 as a development year in a bid …

The 2016 Ford Focus RS has been officially reviewed at a special event at Ford Europe headquarters in Cologne, Germany today. As we have anticipated, it is the first time the high-performance Focus RS is equipped a new all-wheel drive system with Dynamic Torque Vectoring. Under the bonnet of the …

BMW has enhanced the company’s best-selling 3 Series range for 2015 with significant new features for all models. All 2015 3 Series get BMW’s ConnectedDrive, reversing camera with surround view and a Head-Up Display as standard, along with Lane Change warning, and front and rear parking sensors. The entire range, …

The first official images of the Ford Focus RS have been leaked online ahead of its official debut later today. The highly anticipated 2016 Ford Focus RS is the new performance flagship of the range, packing the Mustang’s four-cylinder 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine delivering anywhere between 242 to 261kW (325 to 350 bhp). …

Kia will unveil an electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept at the upcoming 2015 Chicago Auto Show. Conceived by Kia’s California design studio and said to be built for city dwellers seeking the ultimate urban escape, the rugged runabout promises to capture the essence of adventuring at higher elevations with the …

Lexus Australia has reduced pricing on its range of models thanks to the implementation of Australia’s new free trade agreement with Japan, which removes the existing 5 per cent import duty. Lexus says the reduction ranges from $2,000 on the CT 200h premium hybrid hatch to more than $8,600 on …

Lexus has fully unveiled the LF-LC GT “Vision Gran Turismo”, following the release of two teaser images last week. On the backdrop of the racing activity by Lexus, the LF-LC GT “Vision Gran Turismo” was developed to answer fans who “want to race world competitions in their dream car”. Design …

The all-new second-generation BMW X6 has arrived in Australia, priced from $115,400 to $157,900 excluding on roads. First introduced in 2008, the X6 created an entirely new segment called the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC). Building upon the original X6’s global success, the new model aims to further widen its appeal …

Some of you may recall that last month, a 51,000-tonne car carrier named Hoegh Osaka was deliberately run aground on sandbank in the Solent off the Isle of Wight after it developed problems and started listing. The 180 meters-long and 32 meters-wide cargo ship was carrying approximately 1,400 luxury cars …