It’s sexy, practical, and zippy thanks to its turbo engine, but is it enough to win over Australian small car buyers? The 2012 Opel Astra Sport is the newest kid on the ever-competitive small car block. Targeting VW Golf buyers, it blends German quality and precision with gorgeous styling, topped […]
Month: January 2013
Fast and Furious 6 Nissan GT-R R35 revealed (video)
With Fast and Furious 6 only a handful of months away, fans are beginning to anticipate the cars that will be featured in the movie. One such vehicle will be a heavily tuned BenSopra/SP Engineering R35 Nissan GT-R, showcasing a whole host of high performance modifications. The first you’ll probably […]
MINI ALL4 Racing wins 2013 Dakar Rally for second year
The privately entered MINI ALL4 driven by Stephane Peterhansel and Jean-Paul Cottret, of Monster Energy X-raid Team, has crossed the finish line first in the famously arduous Dakar Rally for the second-year running. With an overall time of 38 hours, 32 minutes and 39 seconds in the outright class, the […]
Rolls-Royce ‘Wraith’ to be the most powerful model ever
Pinnacle luxury car brand Rolls-Royce will unveil an all-new model at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March, called the Rolls-Royce Wraith. It will be the company’s most powerful and most dynamic model ever. The Wraith, which will join Rolls-Royce’s current two-model showroom range later this year, will offer […]
Mazda-Alfa Romeo MX-5 convertible sports car confirmed
It was previously speculated as a bit of a rumour but now there’s official confirmation Alfa Romeo will borrow the next generation Mazda MX-5 platform for a new two-seat sports car. (Image: rendered speculation only) Mazda Motor Corporation and Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. – Alfa Romeo’s parent company – made […]
Hyundai HCD-14 concept revealed, previews next-gen Genesis
Hyundai has unveiled a cool new concept car at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Called the Hyundai HCD-14, the concept gives us a preview of the next-generation Genesis. Hyundai has previously confirmed it is planning to introduce the next-gen Genesis Coupe in Australia during 2014-2015. If […]
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class officially unveiled
After numerous leaks and spy shots, the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has finally been officially unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new model is based on the upcoming A-Class platform, and will soon be available in ‘CLA 45 AMG’ high performance guise. Borrowing its design […]
Honda Gear concept shows off funky design in Montreal
Honda has revealed a cool new compact concept car at the Montreal International Auto Show in Canada. Called the Honda Gear, the compact hatch is inspired by fixed-gear bicycles. Even though the 2013 North American International Auto Show is pretty much stealing the media spotlight at the moment, the Montreal […]