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The new Supra may not be the last stop in Toyota’s quest to get back into the minds of enthusiasts, as a recent interview with Masayuki Kai, Assistant Chief Engineer on the Supra project revealed that the automotive giant is looking at reviving one of two iconic Toyota nameplates: Celica …

Volkswagen and Audi aftermarket specialist APR has announced it will be presenting “the ultimate touring car-inspired” Volkswagen Golf R at the upcoming SEMA Show. Called the Golf R RLMS, the track-ready super hatch packs 394kW. Power still comes from the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine but it benefits from an APR …

It isn’t everyday we get to see the ‘royalty’ of motorsport including David Brabham, Ivan Capelli, Pierluigi Martini, Craig Lowndes, Tim Slade and Alister McRae get together to drive some of the most desirable machines ever made but that’s what the Adelaide Motorsport Festival’s “Race to the City 2018” has …

Holden has finally announced pricing and specifications for the all-new American-made 2019 Arcadia, with a three-tiered line-up and sharpened drive-away pricing from the get-go. The range kicks off with the base LT 2WD, which is priced from $42,990 drive-away with these current deals, while the range tops out at $67,990 …

This is the upcoming Porsche Boxster Spyder, spotted in the wild virtually undisguised ahead of its 2019 debut. The highly anticipated convertible is said to be the new flagship model of the Boxster line-up, as it’s speculated to be powered by a detuned version the 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine …

The Kia Picanto lineup is set to finally receive a long-promised turbocharged GT variant, with Kia confirming the sporty micro car will launch in the first quarter of 2019. Powered by a tiny 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 72kW and 172Nm, it might not sound like much for the shrunken …

The latest and largest model in the BMW X line-up has been officially unwrapped. The new X7 will sit above the X5 as BMW’s new flagship SUV, bringing a fresh sensation of space combined with an ultra luxurious interior. The addition of the X7 to BMW’s SUV portfolio expands the …

Finalising its new Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty pick-up truck range which includes the recently launched 2500HD, HSV has confirmed full pricing and specifications for the new range topping Silverado 3500HD LTZ model. The 3500HD LTZ model completes HSV’s five tier Silverado line-up – its first foray into the burgeoning heavy-duty truck …

The all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class range will expand to include the new A 250 4MATIC in late 2018 priced from just under $50,000 plus on-road costs. The A 250 4MATIC will arrive with the same level of standard equipment as the A 200, but adds more power and all-wheel drive traction. …

The Alpine A110 has launched in Australia with the limited-run Premiere Edition available now priced from $106,500 plus on-road costs. Arriving in early 2019 will be the Pure and Legende models. Each with their own distinct personalities, these models broaden the scope of the A110 with price starting from $97,000 …

The segment-leading Mazda CX-5 crossover has received a new powertrain and tweaked dynamics for even sharper handling. Launched in Japan today with global roll out to follow from early 2019, Mazda’s best-selling model is now available with the 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine found in the larger CX-9. The Japan-spec CX-5 …

Nissan Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its latest and most unique hotted-up Nismo performance model – the 2019 Juke Nismo RS.  Clearly differentiating itself from the two other Nismo-enhanced models offered in Australia, the GT-R Nismo and 370Z Nismo, the tuned Juke capitalises on the current SUV-buying craze, …

Lexus is purportedly go-ahead with development of the next-generation Lexus IS sedan after the Japanese luxury carmaker admitted earlier in June it was taking a “strategic look” at the IS and GS line due to lackluster sales, and these renderings provides us with a glimpse of what to expect. Published …

The all new BMW X5 will arrive in Australia in November 2018, with the launch range including the X5 xDrive30d and M50d M Performance variants, respectively priced from $112,990 and $149,900 plus on-road costs. Now into its fourth generation, the new X5 has grown in all dimensions compared to its …