Morgan is a company that specialises in traditional old-school British sports cars. The new Morgan Plus E concept takes that character and combines it with the modern technology of a fully electric powertrain. Power comes from a front-mounted Zytek electric motor system and a lithium-ion battery pack. It produces 120kW […]
Year: 2012
Nissan Hi-Cross concept revealed, previewing new X-Trail
Nissan has pulled the wraps off the all-new Nissan Hi-Cross concept. The futuristic medium SUV is said to inspire the next-generation Nissan X-Trail. Showcasing Nissan’s upcoming design language, the Nissan Hi-Cross concept features a curvy front end and a ‘V’ grille layout, with lines extending up along the bonnet. There’s […]
Bentley EXP 9 F concept SUV unveiled
Bentley’s first-ever SUV has been unveiled in concept form. Called the Bentley EXP 9 F – hardly the most inspiring name – the super-luxury SUV is likely to be the precursor to an upcoming production model. The Bentley EXP 9 F concept is built around the company’s traditional English theme […]
Lamborghini Aventador J concept unveiled
Lamborghini has pulled the wraps of its latest concept called the Lamborghini Aventador J concept speedster. The special model is a one-off creation, featuring no roof or windscreen, while offering a top speed of over 300km/h. The Lamborghini Aventador J concept was revealed in leaked images on Sunday, however, this […]
2012 BMW 125i and M Sport announced for Australia
BMW Australia has officially announced the 2012 BMW 125i is headed for Australia later in March, while the new 1 Series M Sport is now available almost across the range. Using the new N20 2.0-litre TwinPower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the 2012 BMW 125i enters the segment as the most powerful […]
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class revealed ahead of Geneva UPDATE
Images of the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have been leaked online. These are the first official shots of the new hatch, revealing the sporty exterior and interior design. Mercedes-Benz is looking to take on the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, offering a more sporty hatch […]
For Sale: BRE Datsun 510 1:12 scale remote control car kits
Fans of the good ol’ Datto 1600 will love this. It’s a highly detailed BRE Datsun 510 1:12 scale remote control car kit, which can be either slowly assembled yourself piece-by-piece, or ordered complete, ready to rally… on the kitchen floor. The basic kit includes a fibreglass double deck chassis, […]
Video: Neal Bates tests his restored 1980 Toyota Celica rally car
What do Australian Rally Champions do in their spare time? Neal Bates, for one, chooses to rally his restored 1980 Toyota Celica rally car, as seen in the video below taken during testing. There’s no denying modern rally cars are extremely quick, and agile, and get the job done with […]