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Ford Australia has confirmed that the celebration FPV GT F sedan (GT-P sedan shown here), to be launched in June this year, will be powered by a 351 kilowatt supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine. Developed to pay homage to the 351-cubic-inch-5.8-litre V8 Falcon GTs of the early 1970s, which made the model …

Nissan’s luxury arm, Infiniti, is considering a small crossover to slot below the QX50 (above). This comes as most premium manufacturers are rushing into the increasingly popular segment. Nissan Executive Vice President, Andy Palmer recently told Automotive News that there is certainly room within its line up for a small …

BMW Australia has today announced the pricing and specifications of the BMW X4. Dubbed the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), the X4 will slot in under the larger X6 in BMW’s expanding line up. The X4, like the X6 before it, will be the first in the newly created segment and …

Rezvani Motors has unveiled its Ariel Atom-based BEAST Roadster. Created by Samir Sadikhov who designed the Aston Martin DBC and Ferrari Xerzi concepts, the BEAST gets an aggressive carbon fibre body with minimalist surfaces and sports car proportions. The Roadster’s front fascia has been designed for low-friction while the body …

BMW Motorsport will not only field eight BMW M4 DTMs in the 2014 DTM season, but will also lead the 23 DTM racing cars around the circuits on the race calendar with the BMW M4 Coupé DTM Safety Car. Having already assumed the role of Safety Car for the 2014 MotoGP season, the BMW M4 …

There’s no doubt driver assist technologies have revolutionised car safety and changed the way we drive. Some, like reverse camera and adaptive cruise control, are more worthwhile than others. Crucially, these systems are increasingly dribbling down to the everyday cars that we buy. To prove how advanced its driver assist …

With its ultra-dynamic proportions, elegantly sporty lines, low-slung silhouette and innovative design features, the BMW i8 represents a new generation of sports car. It was purpose-designed as a plug-in hybrid sports car aimed at offering agile performance and outstanding efficiency. The lightweight and aerodynamically optimised body includes a passenger cell made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic …

Jean-Marc Gales, until recently the CEO of European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and prior to that president of PSA Peugeot Citroen, has been appointed CEO of legendary British sports car and motorsport company, Lotus. He replaces Dany Bahar who was fired from the post two years ago. Aslam Farikullah, …

Holden is introducing two new models to the Cruze line-up with the Z-Series and SRi Z-Series arriving in Holden dealerships across Australia this week. Replacing the popular Cruze CDX and SRi-V models, the new additions add sporty content to the already generous list of standard features of the regular models. Philip Brook, …

We are not sure if or how much Tommy Makinen – four-time World Rally Championship winner – was paid to appear in this 2015 Subaru WRX STI video, but for fans, his words will no doubt be music to the ears. Subaru first summoned him to drive a prototype WRX …

While most would agree the majority of supercar owners don’t often drive their exotic machines the way their makers intended for them to as you’ll mostly find them cruising down wide boulevards or parked at a ritzy hotel. However, there’s one supercar owner who begs to differ. Damon Fryer from …

Besides Renault, fellow French maker, Peugeot is also eyeing the Nürburgring lap record with its own hot hatch. The company is reportedly developing a 308 R, which is set to rival the Seat Leon Cupra – the current title holder of the fastest lap around the Nürburgring in a production …

Holden has announced the return of Opel-sourced models to its range, after Opel left Australia last year. The Astra GTC and VXR (formerly Opel Astra OPC) hatchbacks will be reintroduced as Holden badge vehicles in the first half of 2015. Joining them will be the Insignia VXR performance sedan and …

Nissan has announced that it is bringing back the Nissan GT-R to the Nordschleife with an assault on the 2014 Nurburgring 24 Hours. The event, held on 21-22 June, is one of the toughest endurance races in the world, providing the ultimate test of man and machine as they compete …