The conditions in the hot hatch segment are harsh and unforgiving at the moment, especially with desirable newcomers popping up from all parts of the world. One of the newest arrivals is the 2012 Opel Astra GTC Sport. It’s offering German quality and precision, matched with a friendly price tag […]
Year: 2012
Next-gen 2017 Nissan GT-R to come with hybrid power – report
Although it isn’t expected for some time yet, 2017 in fact, some more details are coming through on the next generation Nissan GT-R, including speak of a hybrid powertrain to help cut emissions and fuel consumption. (Infiniti Essense concept shown) The current 2013 Nissan GT-R (on sale in Australia on […]
Lexus IS F Superstars International racer on show in Brisbane
Not to be confused with the racing sedans of the Australian V8 Supercars series, Lexus will showcase a special Lexus IS F V8 ‘supercar’ racer at the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament next month. The car is owned by Lexus of Brisbane, a company that has bought three examples in fact. […]
2013 Jeep Wrangler Overland on sale in Australia from $42,500
Jeep Australia has introduced the new luxury-focused 2013 Jeep Wrangler Overland. The new model is targeted at the more premium end of the serious off-road segment. Distinguished on the outside with a set of 18-inch polished sparkle silver alloy wheels, exclusive highlights for the Overland include body-coloured wheel arch extensions, […]
Lamborghini 50th anniversary drive tour takes in 180 applications
Last week, Lamborghini announced it would be hosting a special drive tour of Italy to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, with an open invite to all Lamborghini owners of the world. The company has now confirmed up to 180 owners have put their name down. Amongst the exotics that will […]
Infiniti to introduce new M flagship with 410kW-plus
Infiniti has confirmed it is looking to introduce a high performance vehicle with upwards of 410kW in the future. Company president Johan de Nysschen recently sent out a letter advising of a new model naming structure, and confirmed the new flagship. (Infiniti M37 shown) Talking about the new naming structure, […]
2013 Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet revealed (video)
The new 2013 Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet has been revealed in the company’s latest video release. This will be the most powerful drop-top Golf to ever enter showrooms, featuring the same running gear as the high performance Golf R hatch. Like the normal Golf R hatch, the Cabriolet version is […]
Milan Abarth previewed – 1268kW supercar (video)
Milan Supercars, an Austrian niche carmaker, has released a preview video showcasing an intriguing new supercar it has come up with. Called the Milan Abarth, the lightweight racer features a colossal horsepower rating of up to 1700hp. That’s 1268kW. And as you might have guessed, the car is light, tipping […]