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Hyundai has announced an industry-first fingerprint recognition system that will allow drivers to unlock and start their cars without the need for a conventional key.  The system utilises fingerprint scanners on the car’s door handle and starter button to grant access to drivers who are registered in the car’s system. …

In its final stages of development and fine tuning, Toyota’s next-generation Supra sports car has hit the roads in Australia for further suspension and dynamics tweaking to ensure its suitability for the local and world markets. Putting the Supra prototype through its paces on a variety of Australian roads are …

Audi Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its 2019 Q8, the German marque’s new SUV flagship, ahead of the first customer deliveries in late January. Initially, all Q8s will come equipped with the 55TFSI drivetrain – comprising a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and …

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra brings fresh styling, new model variants topped by Elantra Sport Premium, as well as equipment additions across the range. A crisp look for 2019 Elantra starts with a new frontal treatment incorporating redesigned headlights and cascading grille. Rear styling is refreshed with redesigned taillights, and an …

The 2020 Toyota Supra is only about a month away from its world debut at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show but its aggressive front-end design has been revealed thanks to the guys and girls at SupraMKV forums. Caught resting at the back of a transport truck with most of the …

Aston Martin has revealed a breathtaking high-revving V12 engine created in conjunction with Cosworth that will make its way into the Valkyrie hypercar set to debut in 2019. The naturally aspirated 6.5-litre 12-cylinder wonder confirms the expected performance of the Valkyrie as hinted at last year, with peak outputs of …

There are not many BMW E30 M3 Evo left in the wild now but this unique example by Vilner Garage is one of the best tuning job we’ve seen on the model. Wearing a ‘Christmas Red’ paint job, or more specifically, a very rare ‘Imola Red II’, the M3 Evo …

Hyundai Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its updated 2019 i30 range, which sees the introduction of a new N Line variant to replace the outgoing SR models.  Drawing inspiration from the range-topping i30 N and hinted at by the Euro-spec N Line variant released earlier in the year, …

Want a Corvette but not its fuel guzzling V8? Meet the Genovation GXE – an all-electric Corvette on steroids. Produced by Maryland-based EV manufacturer, the fully electric GXE is based on a C7 Corvette, which has been re-engineered to receive an electric drivetrain. Not much is known about the technology …

Nissan has announced the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign will enter limited production after making its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K in July. With a limited run of just 50 vehicles priced at a jaw dropping €990,000 (approximately A$1.55m) before taxes and options, the NISMO-tuned …

While all 80 examples of the bonkers Koenigsegg Regera have already been sold, not all have been produced yet, and the latest to be completed by the Swedish company is the first and only one to sport a stunning bare carbon fibre finish. Although all examples of the hybrid hypercar …

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has been handed a one-star safety rating in the latest round of independent Euro NCAP crash tests, giving it a big set-back ahead of its local launch in the coming year.  Already on sale in its home market of the United States and now in Europe, …

Chevrolet has unveiled the updated version of its 2020 Silverado 2500HD, which sports incredibly bold new front-end styling and improved towing capabilities.  Designed to further separate the heavy duty 2500 from its smaller Silverado 1500 sibling – as if its size didn’t do that already – the big brute now …

Lexus Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its updated 2019 RC range, with the revised luxury coupe gaining a new look more kit but seeing prices jump across the range.  Two trim levels – Luxury and F Sport – are available, along with two engine options. The 2.0-litre turbocharged …