For the next-generation 2013 Subaru WRX, the icon will drop the Impreza name and become its own model. According to the latest reports, the new version could feature an efficient electric turbocharged engine. There’s been a number of rumours circulating lately surrounding the idea of carmakers working on electric turbocharger […]
Month: May 2012
BMW and Hyundai in talks to co-develop engines – rumour
Just about every company is looking for ways to save money, and one way car companies do that is by sharing research development costs. The latest of such relationships could be between BMW and Hyundai. Yes, who would have thought the two companies would ever share engineering. According to a […]
2015 Porsche 960 four-door coupe to rival Ferrari 458
An all-new four-door coupe from Porsche is on the way, codenamed the Porsche 960. The sleek sedan will feature a mid-mounted engine layout, and rest on Volkswagen’s new MSB-M platform. We already know Porsche is looking to tackle the Ferrari 458 with a new model offering mid-mounted engine performance, only […]
Nissan Juke-R confirmed for limited production run
Nissan has confirmed it will be putting the insane Nissan Juke-R into very limited production after at least three orders have been made. The original one-off concept car attracted plenty of attention earlier this year in Dubai during the making of a special film, and has since gone viral the […]
2012 Renault Clio RS 200 Cup now on sale in Australia
Renault Australia has introduced the 2012 Renault Clio RS 200 Cup model update, with revised features and more luxury. Despite the added extras, the $36,490 price tag remains unchanged. The main update for the new model is the introduction of leather-wrapped sports seats as standard. Inside also gets white panels […]
Video: Subaru BRZ vs Toyota GT 86 vs Mazda MX-5 on the track
Have you been wondering how the new Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 will shape up against their rivals, further still, shape up against each other when put to the test on the track? Best Motoring in Japan are one of the most thorough vehicle testing publications in the world, […]
Australian vehicle sales for April 2012 – HiLux overtakes Mazda3
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for April 2012 are out, and it’s the Toyota HiLux that has come back on top, overtaking the much-loved Mazda3. According to the figures, 3565 2012 Toyota HiLux vehicles were registered last month (up from 3561 of March), comprising of 881 […]
Arrinera supercar with 478kW supercharged V8
An all-new supercar is set to hit town, coming from Polish company Arrinera Automotive. The Arrinera supercar features a cracking 478kW supercharged mid-mounted V8, so the specs definitely read like a supercar. Stepping into the supercar game is a hard task, especially for companies that are fresh in the business. Arrinera […]