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Volkswagen has ceased production of the Scirocco R, for now. The reason isn’t due to slow demand, but the fact that production of the 198kW (188kW in Australia) EA113 turbocharged four-cylinder engine has been discontinued. Its replacement is scheduled to be the latest EA888 206kW/380Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged mill found in …

With an ageing and uninspiring product lineup, Mitsubishi Motors appears to have woken up from its deep slumber after significant internal restructuring. According to a recent report, the company is rechannelling resources from an under performing plant in Europe to bolster its North American factory, and revealed a collaboration with …

Mercedes-Benz has officially revealed the all-new 2014 C-Class. The marque’s biggest-selling model boasts a host of new manufacturing technique and technology including a lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 100 kg, improved aerodynamics, new economical engines and a new optional air-sprung suspension. The new C-Class’ exterior has also …

BMW Motorsport has released details of their track-only M235i Racing. Priced from €59,500 (+VAT), the 2 Series racer is eligible for VLN Endurance Championship and Nürburgring 24 Hours. Measuring 4,454 long, 1,862mm wide (without mirrors), 1,380mm tall and a 2,690mm wheelbase, the M235i Racing rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and …

Speculations have been rife that the next-generation Holden Commodore, due in 2017, will be front-wheel drive. This has now been confirmed by News Corp Australia, which got their hands on documents that shows General Motors did a top-secret deal with Holden to pair the new sedan with a Buick that …

Subaru is ramping up its promotions on the 2014 WRX with a new video clip showcasing the car’s rallying abilities. According to Subaru, the new ‘REX’ has been benchmarked against a range of sports cars, including the Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911. As a result, the new model is said …

These patent images are likely to be those of the upcoming Porsche 911 Targa. They were published by French publication, TF1. As you can see from the images, Porsche is adopting a retro look for the 911 Targa that harks back to the original version from the 1960s through to …

It seems that the electric Audi R8 e-tron supercar is back on the agenda at Audi, if a report out of the UK is to be believed. This follows confirmation earlier this year that the German marque decided to shelve production plans for the electric sports car. Speaking to Autocar, …

An orange McLaren MP4-12C has had an unfortunate encounter with a concrete pole in Taiwan yesterday. Although details are scarce, it seems that the owner of the supercar lost control of his machine at high speed and crashed into a pole. The result, as you can see from these photos, …

Renault has launched the Clio R.S. 200 EDC in Australia today (read our review here). Available in two specification levels – standard and Trophy – the latest product from Renault Sport starts from $28,790 plus on road costs. The new Clio is the first model to be designed by Renault’s …

The first official images and specifications of the 2014 BMW M3 and M4 have surfaced on the net, ahead of the car’s official unveiling later today. As you can see from the images, the all new M3 and M4 sports a bold new face with black kidney grille slates, gaping …

Holden has confirmed that it will cease local manufacturing in 2017. The announcement was made by Victorian Premier, Denis Napthine at the State Parliament this afternoon. The announcement means that Holden will close its local operations one year after Ford packs up. It also comes after Holden Chief Executive, Mike …

Vorsteiner has released their tuning package for the F10 BMW M5 sedan. Made mostly of carbon fibre, the aerodynamic body kit features a new aero front spoiler and rear diffuser, both made using the tuner’s pre-preg (pre-impregnated) autoclave technology. This technology, according to Vorsteiner, promises greater stiffness, aerospace strength and …

Hyundai will showcase a new concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The Intrado Concept will feature styling inspired by the company Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language and previews future developments for the brand. It is built around a super-lightweight structure made from a mixture of advanced materials and joined …