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Lamborghini has lopped the roof off its flagship Aventador SVJ to create a limited edition Roadster model, which is to be limited to just 800 units globally. Unveiled for the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the SVJ Roadster retains the coupe’s underpinnings and the majority of its aerodynamic bodywork. That is, …

HSV has confirmed that Chevrolet’s most powerful production Camaro – the ZL1 – would be added to its 2019 model line-up and on sale in showrooms across Australia from April priced at $159,990 plus on-road costs. Joining the Camaro 2SS, the right-hand drive ZL1 ups the ante with a 6.2-litre …

BMW Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for its flagship X7 SUV which, in a surprise move for BMW, will see the entry-level model introduced upon the model’s initial launch.  The two-strong X7 lineup expected to go on sale locally in May will see the entry-level xDrive 30d variant …

Audi has introduced a new limited edition R8 called the R8 V10 Decennium to mark the 10th anniversary of the venerable V10 engine that powers its supercar. Offered solely as a coupé, the striking Decennium stands out from the regular R8 range thanks to its exclusive Daytona Grey paint job …

Ginetta Cars has revealed its upcoming all-new supercar ahead of an official debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. When it enters production toward the end of 2019, the as-yet unnamed supercar will mark the first time the Leeds-based company has produced a road-going model since 2015 when it pulled …

Mercedes-Benz has added another model to its burgeoning AMG lineup with the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+. Based on the latest Mercedes GLE, the high-performance SUV shares its new Modular High Architecture (MHA) platform. As the warmer AMG variant until the full-fat V8-powered GLE 63 arrives, the GLE 53 is …

Jaguar Australia has streamlined its XE mid-size sedan range to just two offerings as part of a mid-life update. Simplified from 15 variants when the XE was first introduced in 2015, the 2019 line-up is now available in just the R-Dynamic SE and HSE trims, both powered by the 221kW/400Nm …

Lamborghini has unveiled its new drop-top Huracan Evo Spyder ahead of its official debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show at the start of March. Sporting the same naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 as the Huracan Evo coupe, it matches the hardtop’s hefty 470kW and 600Nm power and torque figures, with …

With plans to build performance variants for almost its entire lineup, Toyota is indeed serious about injecting some passion back into its cars and what better way to showcase its intention than on its most popular model, the Corolla with the new GR Sport treatment. So what is GR Sport? …

The second-generation Audi SQ5 TDI has made its global debut today, over a year after the petrol fueled SQ5 was unveiled.  With an improved 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel powerplant, the SQ5 TDI generates 255kW of power and 700Nm of torque, a 5kW deficit over its petrol-powered twin but a significant …

The all-new 2019 Peugeot 208 has made its online debut ahead of bowing in at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Looking stylish and bold, the new 208 is set to make other superminis look conventional and unimaginative. Based on Peugeot’s new Common Modular Platform (CMP), the new 208 weighs 30kg …

An image of what could well be the 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo has surfaced on Instagram, although Porsche itself is yet to confirm if it is indeed the new Turbo model. In the post made by Instagram user Todd Schleicher, who notes himself as being a Porsche owner and enthusiast, …

Mazda Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the initial variants of the next-generation Mazda3, with prices going up across the range as the new model heads upmarket.  Upon launch, two carry-over engines are set to be offered – the ‘G20’ 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing 114kW and 200Nm; and the ‘G25’ …

It’s on, and then it’s off. Plans to bring American premium brand Cadillac to Australia have always been hot topic at parent company General Motors and its Australian subsidiary Holden. After years of discussion, it seems those talks have finally gained traction, as evident by this Cadillac CTS, spotted completely …