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Hyundai Motor Australia has just launched the sedan version of the Hyundai i40. Engineered and designed at Hyundai’s technical centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the new i40 Sedan not only continues Hyundai’s signature “fluidic sculpture” design language, but heralds the latest technologies and fuel efficient powerplants. Available in either a 1.7-litre …

This is one of the most imaginative, artistic and refreshingly original commercials we have ever come across. Created by BMW of Canada, the commercial is devoid of any sexily dressed models, but features instead, the M5 as a bullet being shot out of the barrel of a gun. Shot in …

This is the news real driving enthusiasts dread. BMW M’s Head of Engineering, Albert Biermann, has pretty much confirmed the death of the manual transmission on the next M5. We all know that the manual gearbox has been high on the endangered species list, with more and more top end …

Factory options and customisation kits are big money earners for car companies, and none other does it better than the premium car makers, Porsche being one of them. You can specify anything from a carbon fibre trim on the dash, to full performance kit that lifts performance to an all …

We have known for quite some time now that the new 2014 BMW M3 will feature a 6-cylinder engine. But BMW’s North American President, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, has confirmed that the 6-cylinder engine in question will be an inline six, not a V6 as previously reported. According to BimmerPost, a …

Bentley’s new Continental GT Speed has been revealed ahead of its official premiere at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month. The new car is touted as Bentley’s fastest production car ever produced. Powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine, it produces 460kW (617hp/625PS) of power and massive …

BMW’s motorsport division, M GmbH, is said to be evaluating the possibility of resurrecting the brand’s famed M1 supercar. If true, the successor to the original M1 will become BMW’s fastest model. BMW has been somewhat lagging behind in the German supercar race, with both Mercedes-Benz and Audi currently offering …

Aston Martin has officially unveiled the new Aston Martin Vanquish, a replacement for the high-performance DBS. Although looking somewhat similar to the outgoing DBS, the new Vanquish sits on an all new ‘VH’ platform. The body panels of the coupé are made of light weight carbon fibre that keeps weight …

The Toyota 86 is a lot of car for its price tag of just A$29,990 in Australia. It has a potent Subaru 2.0 Boxer engine at the front, six-speed manual gearbox in the middle, and rear-wheel-drive. Perfect combination for a fun driving experience. Now for A$3,000 more, Toyota Australia will …

When the words ‘Black Series’ precedes the name of a Mercedes-Benz AMG, you can bet on your first born that it will be the most ferocious model in the range…C63 AMG Black Series, anyone? The SLS you see in the video here is a test mule for the 2013 SLS …

The release of the refreshed range of Astra Hatch and Tourer in Europe has been timed perfectly for Opel Australia’s launch in a couple of months’ time. “The timing for our local launch could not be more ideal, in allowing us the opportunity to bring the freshest Astra face to …

If you have just made up your mind of trading in A$245,000 for a Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series, you might have to buy something else, because according to numerous news sources, the C63 AMG Black Series is Sold Out! Mercedes had initially planned to only make 650 units of …

Traditionally, Audi’s sports range, as denoted by the alphabet ‘S’ in its name, has always been petrol powered. However, as diesel power plants are being accepted in more market segments than ever, Ingolstadt has introduced its first ever S model powered by a diesel engine – the Audi SQ5 TDI. …

 Audi’s latest RS4 Avant has gone on sale in the UK, with prices starting at £54,925 OTR before any options. It is available exclusively as a station wagon. Powering Audi’s most potent ‘A4’ is a high-revving, naturally aspirated V8 engine that generates 444hp (450PS/331kW) at 8,250rpm and 317 lb-ft (430Nm) of …