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, […]
Year: 2012
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 […]
Aston Martin to launch a new model celebrating 100th birthday
Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez has confirmed a special new model is in the pipeline and will be launched to celebrate the company’s 100th birthday next year. Ulrich Bez confirmed with Auto Express in the UK recently that a special model is being planned. He said it will be an […]
Mercedes-Benz GLA to be BMW X1 rival – report
Mercedes-Benz is working on a new small SUV slated the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The new model will be based on the MFA platform which underpins the A-Class and B-Class. The GLA will be Mercedes-Benz’s answer to the BMW X1 and the Audi Q3. It’s set to be slightly shorter than the […]
2012 Kia K9 on sale in Korea, headed for other markets Q4
Kia has launched its first and only current model front-engine rear-wheel drive sedan, the 2012 Kia K9. The production version of the concept car went on sale in Korea today, and will eventually hit other international markets during the fourth quarter of this year. Unfortunately, Kia Australia has said there […]
Video: Ford Falcon EcoBoost kills a toad in online ad
Ford has released an amusing, albeit slightly sick, new promotional video for the new Ford Falcon EcoBoost. The new four-cylinder Falcon is now available in XT, G6, and G6 E form. Obviously looking to remove any notion attached to four cylinder engines being ‘weak and not powerful enough’, Ford has […]
2012 Citroen C5 receives $3000 price cut
The 2012 Citroen C5 has been launched, with the entry-level C5 Attraction receiving a $3000 price cut. It’s available for a limited time from just $32,990 driveaway. The C5 is regarded for its high levels of comfort and luxury, in a market made up of mostly sports-type sedans. It’s available […]