The new Nissan X-TRAIL is now on sale in Australia with a sharp starting price of $27,990 excluding on-roads (Read ForceGT‘s review here). Built on its predecessor’s go-anywhere credibility, the new X-TRAIL takes inspiration from Nissan’s comprehensive crossover offerings – Qashqai, Juke and Murano – to create a highly versatile, all …
Read More »All-new BMW M4 Convertible officially unveiled
Hot on the heels of the BMW M4 Coupe, Munich’s new M4 drop top has arrived. Now in its fifth generation, the BMW M4 Convertible makes another alluring addition to the company’s legendary high-performance M3/M4 sports car line-up. Like its predecessor, the new convertible continues the use of a folding hard …
Read More »2015 Kia Carnival teased ahead of New York debut
Kia has released a teaser of an all-new midsize multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), likely to be the next-generation 2015 Kia Carnival. It will make its debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show in two weeks. According to the Korean company, the car “will challenge the segment and will offer the functionality …
Read More »Is this the new extra LWB Mercedes S-Class Maybach? [video]
Following Mercedes-Benz’s intention to revive the Maybach name plate, not as a separate brand, but as a special badge on its range-topping models, an extra long wheelbase S-Class prototype has been spotted on the street somewhere in Spain. The new variant, which will quite possibly wear the Maybach badge, is …
Read More »Mercedes SLS AMG 45th Anniversary Edition by Sievers Tuning
In 2012, to celebrate AMG’s 45th anniversary, Mercedes-Benz introduced the SLS AMG 45th Anniversary Edition where only five were ever made. All came in a unique matte paint job created by Sievers Tuning and special body parts made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic. It was powered by AMG’s familiar 6.3-litre …
Read More »BMW 9-Series Concept allegedly headed for Beijing Auto Show
It seems that BMW Group is determined in filling every gap in their numerical nomenclature. Just last week, the Bavarian-based automaker announced the flag-ship X7 SUV, now reports from Germany alleged that a new 9-Series Concept (BMW Gran Lusso Concept show above) will be unveiled at this month’s Beijing Auto Show. According …
Read More »2014 MINI Cooper launched with more power and price cut
MINI has announced pricing details of the third generation MINI hatch. More sophisticated, more functional, more powerful and slightly large, the new MINI provides greater occupant comfort with increased interior space, a higher level of functionality with updated features and a more refined – but no less fun – driving experience. According …
Read More »Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept to debut at New York Show
Land Rover has announced that it will reveal the Discovery Vision Concept car at the 2014 New York Motor Show. The concept will provide a glimpse to the styling direction of the new Discovery family and promises to feature “emotive design, unrivalled capability and ultimate versatility”. It will also bring …
Read More »New 485kW Arrinera Hussarya Polish supercar unveiled
Polish-based supercar maker, Arrinera Automotive, has unveiled their first supercar, the Hussarya. Designed by Pavlo Burkatskyy and developed in collaboration with Noble founder, Lee Noble, the Hussarya is a rather attractive supercar, with its raked windscreen, shallow glass house and bulbous wheel arches. Powered by a GM-sourced 6.2-litre V8 engine …
Read More »Jeep teases Cherokee Dakar and Wrangler MOJO concepts
Jeep has released a couple of teasers for their upcoming concepts. The Jeep Wrangler MOJO and Jeep Cherokee Dakar are two of six new vehicles that will head to the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, which will run from 12-20 April. Both concepts are joint effort with long term …
Read More »BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé launched from $70,000
BMW Australia has announced the impending arrival of a new addition to its acclaimed BMW 4 Series range – the all new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. The latest member in the 4 Series family follows the recent introduction of the 4 Series Coupé and Convertible models, and with its …
Read More »Red Bull Racing testing new F1 steering with Tweeting capabilities
Social media is about to invade Formula One. Yes, you’ll soon be able to see live tweets from F1 drivers from where the action is – on the race track! Red Bull Racing has revealed that they will be testing a new steering wheel for their car that incorporates Twitter …
Read More »Video: Lamborghini Aventador catapulted into air hitting BMW 320d
A scene of carnage erupted in central London yesterday when a matte black Lamborghini Aventador LP640-4 and a BMW 320d were involved in a collision. YouTube poster, Shmee150 was on scene to capture the aftermath. According to witnesses, the driver of the menacing Aventador was racing a Maserati GranTurismo Sport …
Read More »Lexus supercar servicing: Inside the LFA Centre of Excellence
The last example of Lexus’ legendary supercar, the LFA rolled out of the factory about a year and a half ago. While production of the ultra exclusive supercar has now stopped, the company still maintains a global network of advanced service centre to look after the 500 units scattered around …
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