As previously thought Ford is working on a new Ford Focus RS, ready to supersede the hot hatch of 2010. The new model is set to come with at least 320hp (238kW), and in five-door form only. The new model is set to feature a new 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine, […]
Month: February 2012
Performax International dealer now in Western Australia
Australia’s leading Corvette and Camaro importer and right-hand drive converter, Performax International, has just appointed Performance West as Western Australia’s very first Performax International dealer. Performax’s newest dealer will stock cars from American heavy-hitters such as Chevrolet and Ford, like the 476kW supercharged Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, to the 318kW 6.2-litre […]
Video: 2012 BMW M5 Australian launch video
BMW Australia has released a nice little video showcase of the 2012 BMW M5 local launch at Phillip Island. As you’ll see, there’s plenty of sideways malarkey and fun for all to be had with the new M5. Just to refresh your memory, it comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 […]
2013 Volvo V40 revealed in leaked images
Images of the all-new 2013 Volvo V40 have been leaked online. The Volvo V40 will be the Swedish company’s new compact vehicle, ready to take on the likes of the Volkswagen Golf, BMW 1 Series, and the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Volvo isn’t set to unveil the V40 and S50 (wagon) […]
Peugeot 208 GTI teaser released ahead of Geneva debut
Peugeot has released a teaser image of what is likely to be the all-new Peugeot 208 GTI. The image shows a distinctively sporty dual exhaust outlet tip, featuring red insides. Peugeot is yet to officially announce what its sporty new Peugeot 208 variant will be named, it is believed it […]
Porsche Macan SUV named as ‘Cajun’ Cayenne junior
Porsche has revealed a teaser image and the name of its new upcoming mid-sized SUV, called the Porsche Macan. It was previously nicknamed the Porsche Cajun in the industry, as a combination of Cayenne Junior. The Porsche Cayenne is the German company’s most popular vehicle, in terms of sales, so […]
2012 BMW 328i puts down 169kW at the wheels
BMW Australia has launched the all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series. This includes the new 328i which has just put down 169kW at the wheels in a recent independent dyno test. In Australia, the model range consists of the 318d, 320i, 320d, 328i, and the 335i. All variants are turbocharged using […]
Lumma Design BMW CLR 600 GT with 360kW
Not that the elegant new 6 Series convertible needs tuning, welcome to the Lumma Design BMW CLR 600 GT. It’s based on the latest 650i, featuring a boosted engine and restyled interior and exterior. In standard form the 2012 BMW 650i comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 300kW of […]