The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake wagon has been unveiled prior to its Geneva show debut next week. This is the first time the full design and styling of the rear has been revealed, after a number of leaks and spy shots earlier this year. Looking like a rather large and […]
Day: 29 February 2012
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman in Australia late-2012
MINI has revealed the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ahead of its 2012 Geneva Motor Show debut. This is the hot version of the compact off-roader, and is the first JCW to come with an optional auto transmission. Like the normal MINI John Cooper Works, the Countryman version comes […]
2012 Lexus GS prices start at $77,900 in Australia
Lexus Australia has released prices for the all-new 2012 Lexus GS range, including the GS 250, GS 350, and the GS 450h hybrid. The new GS 250 means Lexus is now on par with the entry-level Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series range in terms of price. Up until now, […]
Gemballa McLaren MP4-12C and 2012 Porsche 911 set for Geneva
Gemballa is set to reveal four new project cars at the Geneva show this year, including a Gemballa McLaren MP4-12C, and two all-new Porsche 911 upgrade packages. The new McLaren MP4-12C comes with a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 producing a whopping 441kW of power; it’s a serious package. We can only […]
Kia K9 rear-drive sedan revealed
Kia is set to take on the German big hitters in its home country with the just-revealed Kia K9 rear-wheel drive sedan. The K9 – K standing for Korea – will be the company’s first rear-wheel drive sedan. In terms of design, Chief designer at Kia Peter Schreyer has previously said […]
2012 Audi A5 Coupe, Sportback and Convertible in Australia in April
Audi Australia is announcing the new 2012 Audi A5 Coupe, Sportback and Convertible facelift, with fuel savings across the board, and a new entry-level 1.8 TFSI engine. The new 2012 Audi S5 has also been announced. Kicking off the facelifted 2012 Audi A5 range is a new 1.8-litre TFSI turbocharged […]
NSW WRX Club Motorkhana skid pan – Round 1 (video)
The NSW Impreza WRX Club hosted its first motorkhana event on the evening of Saturday February 18, attracting 24 driving enthusiasts to Eastern Creek’s wet skid pan. Although the event was inclined for Subaru vehicles, a number of other models were also invited, including a Holden Commodore SS ute, a […]