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Renault has unveiled its latest hybrid prototype called the EOLAB. Designed to showcase Renault’s technological and environmental credentials, the EOLAB promises to deliver an ultra-low fuel consumption of just 1 litre/100km, with the equivalent of a mere 22g of CO2/km. To achieve such low figures, the designers focused their efforts …

Volvo has released the first official images of the R-Design version of the all-new 2nd generation XC90, aimed at buyers looking for an SUV with a sportier and more aggressive look. The announcement of the R-Design follows Volvo’s release of 1,927 individually-numbered First Edition XC90s, which were offered for sale exclusively online …

A teaser from Lamborghini is always welcoming. And here it is, a mysterious white and black sketch of an upcoming Lamborghini model that the company will unwrap at next month’s Paris Motor Show. After a string of edgy, muscular and slightly robotised designs – think Aventador and Huracan, Lamborghini seems …

The new high-performance Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde has arrived with significant technical and style upgrades for 2014. Priced from $30,500 plus on roads, the MiTo QV is powered by a four-cylinder 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine developing a maximum power output of 125kW at 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 250Nm …

Jeep’s special-edition Rubicon X adds even more off-road ability to the already unstoppable Wrangler, and will mark its arrival by tackling the country’s toughest off-road race – the punishing Australasian Safari. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X brings added off-road capability above the already tough Rubicon model, with wider rock rails …

Bentley has announced its new driver focused flagship, the new Mulsanne Speed, which packs the legendary 6¾-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, tweaked to produce 395kW (530 bhp/537PS) and a monstrous 1,100Nm of torque. The reengineered powertrain is capable of propelling the Mulsanne Speed to 100km/h from a standstill in a mere …

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Australia (TMR) today officially revealed its FIA-specification Outlander PHEV and Triton 2014 Australasian Safari contenders just three days ahead of the iconic off-road event’s ceremonial start. More than 330 hours in the making, the production class Outlander PHEV rally car is the first entry of its kind …

The highly anticipated BMW M2 hits the Nurburgring once again for some heavy track action, after its stints at the notorious circuit earlier in May this year. This time, the action was captured on film by spy videographers. The M2 will serve as the successor to the 1 Series M …

Toyota has released a teaser of an innovative crossover concept called C-HR that will make its debut at next month’s Paris Motor show. The concept hints at Toyota’s possible new C-crossover segment contender. It is said to combine a bold new design language with an agile, engaging driving experience and …

While BMW has confirmed that the company has no plans to create a CSL version of the latest BMW M4, it doesn’t stop Photoshop ace r82 workchop from whipping up an impressive rendering of the car. In creating the “M4 CSL”, the independent designer has drawn inspiration from BMW’s electric …

A derivative of the BMW M4 has been spotted at the Nurburgring circuit undergoing track test. Wearing little camouflage and cleverly disguised as a Safety Car for the 2014 Motor GP Championship to divert speculation, the one of a kind M4 sports a front splitter, DTM-style fixed rear spoiler and …

HSV has unleashed its limited edition GTS Maloo, packing the same punch as the Gen-F GTS sedan on which is it based. With just 250 units to be built (240 for Australia and 10 for New Zealand), the GTS Maloo adopts the much acclaimed 430kW/740Nm 6.2-litre supercharged LSA engine, as …

The BMW M4 won’t have the track to itself for long, as Lexus is launching a powerful assault on the luxury performance vehicle segment in early 2015 with the tantalising Lexus RC F coupé. Packing a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 engine that develops 351kW, the new engine is almost 13 …

Subaru has launched a Special Edition BRZ sports coupe featuring GT stripes and multiple additions to the equipment list that will give the acclaimed sports car even greater on-road presence. Available for delivery from November, the Model Year 2015 BRZ Special Edition adds up to $9000 extra value for a …