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The refreshed Volkswagen Scirocco R has landed in Australia, although pricing of the car is still unknown at this stage, except that it will be positioned between the excellent Golf GTI and Golf R. The 2015 model is largely the same as before, except for the usual changes applied for …

Hyundai is reportedly mulling a small entry-level sports car (Hyundai i20 WRC shown above) to sit beneath its relatively successful Veloster and Veloster SR. Speaking to British publication Autocar, Hyundai European MD, Allan Rushforth said there is an opportunity for a new sports model. “Cars like these, such as the …

In a tribute to 2014 DTM champion Marco Wittmann, BMW has unveiled a limited edition M4. Called the DTM Champion Edition, the exclusive M4 will have a limited production run of only 23 units, a reference to the #23 number on the winning DTM racer. The BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition …

Holden has introduced a new ‘Trio’ pack for the entry-level Barina CD hatch. The special edition pack is said to provide customers with over $2,000 worth of extras for only $1,000. It extends Holden’s award winning MyLink infotainment system to Barina CD for the first time, allowing drivers to remain …

The highly anticipated Ford Focus RS hit the Nurburgring again for some track action, ahead of its debut in the second half of 2015. Partially camouflaged, the third generation Focus RS could be seen sporting a more aggressive front bumper, thicker side skirts, a larger roof spoiler and a beefier rear …

The 2015 Range Rover Sport is now on sale, with additional equipment at no extra costs to the customer. A new entry level variant, the TDV6 S priced from $92,600, and a Hybrid model priced from $146,900, have also been introduced. Specified with Land Rover’s legendary next-generation four corner air …

We have seen prototypes of driverless cars being “driven” on the streets, but now Audi is taking automated driving to a whole new level – completing a full Grand Prix track flat out, without a driver. At the season finale of the German Touring Car Masters (DTM) on the weekend, …

The Audi A3 Cabriolet has received the S treatment with the launch of the first S3 Cabriolet. Priced from $69,300, the S model is $7,100 more expensive than the S3 sedan on which it is based. Read ForceGT’s Audi S3 Cabriolet Review here. It gets the same potent 2.0-litre TFSI engine delivering …

Jeep Australia has delivered ramped-up curb appeal with the launch of the latest Blackhawk Edition across all models in the range except the Cherokee. The all black treatment applies high-gloss black accents inside and out across the Compass, Patriot, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler models. “Street appeal is a consideration for …

Hyundai’s seven-seater Santa Fe SUV has been revised for 2015, with upgrades to exterior, handling as well as the addition of new features and technology. The 2015 Santa Fe brings a darker chrome grille, together with new Daytime Running Lights and Cornering Lights across the three-level Santa Fe range. These subtle …

The all-new Jeep Cherokee line-up has been further strengthened by the arrival of the new Cherokee Limited Diesel, which joins the other petrol offerings consisting of the 2.4-litre Sport and the 3.2-litre V6 Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk models. The Limited Diesel is now the new top dog in the range, …

MINI has announced pricing for its first ever 5-door hatch with the entry level MINI Cooper 5-door priced from $27,750. The all-new second body variant of the third-generation MINI is also offered as a diesel-powered Cooper D, priced from $32,900, as well as a top-of-the-range sporty Cooper S that starts …

The Nissan X-Trail turbo-diesel has joined Nissan’s Australia lineup, going on sale alongside the 2.0 and 2.5 petrol variants launched earlier this year. Read ForceGT’s Nissan X-Trail Review here. The 1.6-litre R9M turbo diesel engine will be offered in TS and TL trim and features Idle Stop/Start Technology, Swirl Control …

After years of single shield grille, Audi’s design may be heading into a new era. The German brand is preparing to unveil its new concept car developed under the direction of new Head of Audi Design, Marc Lichte, at the Lost Angeles Auto Show, which begins on November 19. For 45 …