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The Hyundai Veloster was introduced in 2011 with a sporty and daring design unlike any Hyundai that was released before it as the Korean car maker gears towards attracting younger buyers. Although it falls short of making into the performance car category, the Veloster, comes in the base 1.6-litre 4 …

With Nissan committed to developing the 2nd generation GT-R as reported previously, more details are emerging about the supercar. According to a Motor Trend report, the GT-R Mk2 will retain its basic proportions but given a sportier look while maximising downforce and increasing high-speed stability. Whilst Nissan stopped short of …

Volkswagen has released the first official video of the company’s latest drop-top, the Golf R Cabriolet. Sporting a similar front end to the Golf R hot-hatch on which it is based, it has an aggressive front bumper and blacked-out ‘R’ grille. At the back, the Golf R’s trademark twin central …

Lexus has announced that production of the company’s supercar, the Lexus LF-A, has ended with all 500 units sold. The 4.8-litre V10 sports car entered into production in December 2010, with twenty being built every month. The 500th LF-A rolling off the production line last Friday. It will be put …

The new Mitsubishi Mirage has entered the light-car battle ground priced from A$12,990. The Thai-built city car comes in three grades – ES, Sport and LS (read review here). They are all powered by a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that generates 57kW at 6,000rpm and 100Nm at 4,000 rpm. Fuel …

Here’s something you would rarely see, a Rolls Royce Phantom drifting in the country side! Posted by a YouTube user called ‘TaxTheRich100’, the well heeled driver took his 2.6 tonne million dollar limousine for a bit of off-road adventure. The Rolls Royce in question is the latest Phantom Series II …

With the silly season just around the corner, what better way to wish everyone a jolly good season than a good old Christmas song! BMW has done just that…. with the world’s fastest Christmas song! Filmed at the Circuit de l’Anneau du Rhin, the star of the video is of …

Opel Australia is launching a full on assault on the local performance car landscape, confirming the full Opel Performance Centre (OPC) line-up will be introduced from March 2013. The company has already announced the local availability of the Astra OPC at the Australian International Motor Show in October this year. …

The BMW M6 Gran Coupe has joined the recently launched Coupé and Convertible M6 in Munich’s performance line-up. Sporting the same high-revving 412kW V8 twin-turbocharged engine as its two door siblings, the M6 Gran Coupe accelerates from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds. The engine is mated to a 7-speed M dual-clutch …

Honda has announced today that it will unveil an all-new “Urban SUV Concept” at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. The new compact SUV will be based on the Honda Jazz platform and will combine a “sporty and dynamic SUV profile with a spacious and …

 Thanks to our friends with the long lense, the highly anticipated prototype version of the McLaren P1 has been caught while out testing.   With the production model still a year away, it offers us a glimpse of what the final car will look like, both inside and out. …

Here it is! After weeks of drip feeding the press with teasers, the 2013 Skoda Octavia has finally been revealed. Featuring crisper styling and a more prominent grille, the new Octavia is 90mm longer and 45mm wider than its predecessor. Its wheelbase has also been extended by 108mm, making it …

 Mazda’s large CX-9 SUV has been given a mid-life facelift that includes a new corporate face and additional standard features. First previewed at the Australian International Motor Show in October this year, the new CX-9 now shares some of its hi-tech features with the recently launched Mazda6. Inside, there’s …

Volkswagen has officially unveiled the race inspired Polo R WRC Street. Only 2,500 of the Polo R will be built, as part of the FIA homologation requirement for VW’s entry into the WRC (World Rally Championship) race next year. The bad news for Australia is, the car will only be …