Bentley has officially confirmed that its first SUV, previewed by the Bentley EXP 9 F concept early last year, has been given the green light for production. “The SUV will be a thoroughbred Bentley true to the brand hallmarks of luxury, performance, quality and craftsmanship,” said Bentley in a statement. …
Read More »All-new Audi S3 Sportback on sale in December from $59,990
The all-new Audi S3 Sportback has arrived in Australia with a sharper than expected pricing. Available from December, the new Audi S3 Sportback is priced from $59,990 plus on-road costs. Sadly, the new S3 is only available as a 5-door (Sportback), with Audi Australia dropping the sporty 3-door version due …
Read More »Video: The creation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz has released a video showing the creation highlights of the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Like most cars, the project started with a brief for the design team. For the latest S-Class, it was to build the “most innovative and refined Mercedes-Benz ever made”. Designers then started off with a …
Read More »2014 BMW 2-Series caught half disguised ahead of Frankfurt debut
The new 2014 BMW 2-Series coupe has been caught half disguised ahead of its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The entry level BMW coupe was spotted undergoing final testing in Austria. Wearing little camouflage, the 2-Series coupe can be seen with a more purposeful kidney grille. …
Read More »2014 Mazda3 embarks on 15,000km road trip to Frankfurt
In an effort to prove the reliability and performance of the All-New 2014 Mazda3, Mazda is supplying eight of its new compact hatchbacks to the media to embark on a 15,000km drive direct from the factory in Hiroshima, Japan to the 2013 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. The …
Read More »New BMW M5 facelift gets power boost
BMW’s Bahn-storming M5 sports sedan has received a midlife update that includes a mild facelift, new standard equipment, tweaked suspension and even more power. The 2014 BMW M5 now sports a new M kidney grille M5 model designation and twin slats that reflect the double-spoke design of the M Alloy …
Read More »2014 Renaultsport Clio Cup
Renault has released details of the 2014 Renault Clio Cup. Based on the Renaultsport Clio R.S. 200 Turbo, the fourth-generation Cup features a reinforced roll cage and stronger monocoque chassis. There is also an aerodynamic body kit with an aggressive front fascia, a roof mounted air scoop and large rear …
Read More »2014 Honda Jazz/Fit officially unveiled
The all-new 2014 Honda Jazz/Fit has been officially unveiled. The new design is more angular with bolder front and rear bumpers, all contribute to its more futuristic look. The new Honda Jazz/Fit is powered by a new four-cylinder 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle engine paired with a high output electric motor and …
Read More »BMW previews 4-Series M Performance Pack
BMW’s newest nameplate – the 4-Series, will soon be offered with a range of BMW M Performance accessories, when the coupe hits showrooms in early 2014. The accessories will be available through the company’s M division, which will be offered as upgrades for non M 4-Series. The parts include a …
Read More »2014 Mazda3 envisioned as a Coupe
The new 2014 Mazda3 is arguably one of the best looking cars in its segment. It is Mazda’s latest interpretation of the “KODO” design language. But Theophilus Chin has taken the design one step further by envisioning a coupe version of the all-new Mazda3. Regardless of whether a Mazda3 coupe is …
Read More »Renault introduces refreshed Mégane – New Wagon and GT-Line added
The Renualt Mégane range has been given a mid-live makeover, with a Mégane wagon joining the refreshed lineup for the first time – priced from $26,490 plus on-roads for the Dynamic model. The revitalised range sees the Mégane Hatch launching a new entry level specification – Expression – which starts …
Read More »Range Rover Evoque Convertible enters production in 2014
Ed update: Land Rover has confirmed the Range Rover Evoque Convertible will hit showrooms in 2016. According to a report from What Car? in the UK, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible has been approved for production. First show as a concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the production model …
Read More »Holden VF Commodore SS V Redline gets performance boost
Holden has released more details of new features in the 2014 VF Commodore SS V Redline performance line (read our review here). The new Holden VF SS V Redline sees the introduction of a host of new advanced features including a customisable track-oriented driving mode and an updated sports-tuned FE3 …
Read More »Is this the all-new Mazda2?
With the entire Mazda range now sporting the company’s KODO design language, it’s only a matter of time before the baby of the range, the Mazda2 is given the corporate face treatment. Now, thanks to this scanned image purportedly from a Japanese Magazine, we know what the all-new model will …
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