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Toyota has today revealed a second interior styling and exterior colour for an upscale interpretation of its sensational FT-1 sports car concept. Developed by Calty Design Research in Newport Beach, California, the concept vehicle’s graphite exterior paint and light, saddle-coloured leather accents went on display for the first time at …

Dodge has unveiled its high performance Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in the US. While the Hellcat is unlikely to make it to Australia, we could still drool over its insane performance. Equipped with a supercharged 6.2-litre HEMI Hellcat V8 engine that produces 707 horsepower (527kW) and 650 lb-ft (880Nm) of …

The Holden Trax small SUV has received a new engine. The Trax LTZ model will be powered by a 1.4 litre turbocharged engine, the same unit used in the Barina RS, Cruze SRi and SRiV. Read ForceGT’s 2014 Holden Trax LTZ review here. The new optional 1.4 litre iTi petrol engine …

Bentley will introduce its new Continental GT3-R at this year’s Pebble Beach gathering in North America. Said to be the fastest-accelerating and most dynamic Bentley ever produced, the luxury coupe is based on the race-winning Continental GT3 racer. Powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine developing 426kW (572 bhp) and …

Hyundai has unveiled first images of the New Generation i20, ahead of its world debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The New Generation i20 has been designed and developed in Europe, and three key attributes in particular, is said to underline how it meets the needs of European consumers: …

Land Rover’s new high-performance SVR badge makes first introduction with the unveiling of the Range Rover Sport SVR. Described as the most powerful and dynamically focused Land Rover ever, the range-topping SVR is powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine tweaked to produce 405kW and 680Nm, a substantial 30kW and …

Kia has released the first official photos of the all-new third-generation Kia Sorento. It features the brand’s hallmark ‘tiger-nose’ grille that is now larger and more upright, with a distinctive three-dimensional diamond pattern, flanked by a pair of long swept-back headlights. The new design is very much an evolution of …

Aston Martin will showcase a new collection of bespoke commissions created by the company’s Q by Aston Martin division at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week next week; commissioned by dealer partner, Galpin Aston Martin. Following the successful centenary celebrations at the 2013 event, Aston Martin returns to Monterey to host …

Bugatti is celebrating the conclusion of its “Les Légendes de Bugatti” edition (Bugatti Legends) at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. One year ago, Bugatti launched the exclusive model series at the premium motoring event with the first Legend. This year, the crowning conclusion will be held at the same location with the world …

If any figure that is followed by over six zeros seems like just loose change to you, and you are thinking of a way to get rid of some of it, then you might want to engage McLaren to build you a one-off P1. One North American customer has done …

When the original Bugatti Veyron was launched in 2006, its staggering performance was out of this world. There was nothing like it. But since then, a slew of supercars have eclipsed its performance one way or another. Significantly, most are more fuel efficient and lighter than the Veyron’s portly 1,800kg. …

The highly anticipated Porsche 911 GT3 RS has been spied undergoing testing at the Nürburgring circuit. After its numerous appearance testing on public roads, the GT3 RS finally gets some track action. Originally planned for a late 2014 release, the hardcore version of the 911 GT3 is not expected to arrive …

Hennessey has released full details of the successor to the Venom GT – the Venom F5. Named after the most powerful tornado on the Fujita scale, the F5 aims to de-throne its predecessor’s top speed record, with the brand aiming for an estimated 466.71 km/h (290 mph). “We are very …

The new Abarth 595 range has received two new trim levels. The 595 Turismo and 595 Competizione hatch and convertible arrive to join the 595 ’50th Anniversary’, launched in May as the fastest and most powerful 595 so far. Power comes from a 1.4-litre T-Jet turbocharged four-cylinder engine which generates …