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In late 2017, Porsche set a new world record for the fastest production car around the Nurburgring circuit, lapping the infamous circuit in just 6 minutes and 47.3 seconds with the 911 GT2 RS. That is one seriously quick lap time around the Green Hell but one car maker seems …

The third-generation Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid will bring plug-in power and the same boost strategy as the 918 Spyder when it arrives in Australia later this year. The SUV will feature a 250kW 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 and a more powerful 100kW electric motor to produce a combined 340kW and 700Nm of …

Last week, Mercedes-Benz took the cover off the first ever A-Class sedan at the Beijing Motor Show. The booted sibling of the A-Class hatchback will initially be a China-only model, but we can safely expect it to be introduced to other world markets in the not-too-distant future. And if that’s the …

Toyota’s next-generation Corolla hatch will gain a boost to performance with the introduction of a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. With a 200cc increase in engine capacity compared to the previous 1.8-litre, the new engine lifts power to 125kW while peak torque has improved to 200Nm. While torque is higher …

The Volkswagen ‘R’ brand is about to get more extreme than ever before, with the horsepower war getting serious with high-performance from rival brands breaching the 300kW mark. The German brand admitted that its current performance models – the GTI and R – have been trailing rivals with significant power …

BMW has announced local pricing and specification for the updated 2 Series Active Tourer. The refreshed 2 Series Active Tourer is available from launch in 220i Luxury Line form, featuring redesigned exterior and interior designs as well as an updated drivetrain and standard specification priced from $49,500 plus on-road costs. The …

Mazda has released the new look BT-50 exclusive to Australia. With major front-end design changes and added equipment across grades, the 2018 facelift is the second and most comprehensive update to the locally designed and developed Mazda BT-50 since its launch in 2011. The new 2018 Mazda BT-50 boasts a …

Jaguar is marking 50 years of its flagship XJ luxury saloon with the launch of a new special edition model. Revealed at the Beijing Motor Show, the Jaguar XJ50 celebrates half a century of trademark performance, technology and luxury. Available in both standard and long wheelbase with a choice of …

BMW is pushing ahead with its electrification strategy with the unveiling of the Concept iX3 at Auto China 2018 show in Beijing. The latest member of BMW’s i brand of electric vehicles, the iX3 is the company’s first all-electric SUV concept that promises functionality and comfort without compromises. Served as a preview …

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its China-only A-Class L Sedan, packing S-Class level of safety tech and CLS styling for its first-ever compact 4-door sedan. While the Chinese-built sedan may be a China-only proposition, Mercedes will eventually produce a variation of the model for outside China sometime in the second half of …

Volkswagen’s new ‘volume’ car, the Polo 6 beats with its bespoke 300 watt sound system, arrives in showrooms this August priced from $22,490 plus on-road costs. “The new Polo 6 transcends the so-called ‘city’ or ‘light car’ class, so the ante for the Polo beats has been upped considerably,” Volkswagen …

BMW has the X4. Mercedes-Benz has the GLC Coupe. It’s only natural that Audi also joins in the party. So it’s no surprise that Ingolstadt is reportedly working on a new model to rival the Q4 and GLC Coupe. That new model is the long rumoured Q6 crossover coupe, which …

Honda has unveiled a pint-sized pocket rocket at the Indonesia International Motor Show called the Small RS Concept. Designed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific, the concept is based on the Indonesian-market Honda Brio city car and features an aggressive front fascia with deep air intakes, a menacing black grille and …

Someone at Mercedes was apparently too eager to share images of its new Maybach-branded concept ahead of the car’s official debut on April 25 at the Auto China Beijing. Published by CarNewsChina, these official images shows the new Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury, a SUV that looks more like a high-riding sedan. …