Holden has announced a minor model and interior technology update for the 2014 Holden Cruze, with the flagship SRi-V variant now coming with satellite navigation as standard. The system is incorporated into the on-board MyLink interface, and was developed alongside the system used in the new VF Commodore. The new […]
Day: 9 July 2013
Caterham Seven 620R revealed, most powerful ever
Caterham has revealed its new most powerful road car ever, the Seven 620R, just ahead of its debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The insane new model replaces the 196kW R500. Featuring an angry little 2.0-litre Ford Duratec supercharged four-cylinder engine, the track-ready road rocket develops 232kW of […]
BMW retains global sales lead over Audi & Mercedes-Benz
BMW posted impressive increases in global sales in June, helping it to retain its lead over the two other German giants; Audi and Mercedes-Benz. BMW sales were up nine per cent in June, overshadowing the effort from Mercedes-Benz (eight per cent) and Audi (five per cent). Although both Audi and […]
Video: New Range Rover Sport vs V12 Spitfire plane
Range Rover has released an interesting promotional video for the spanking new Range Rover Sport. The video sees the performance SUV being pitched up against a Spitfire aeroplane in a two-way drag race. Using the powerful new Range Rover Sport, which comes with a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine producing 375kW, […]
New Skoda Rapid teaser, possible sports model?
A preview image of a new Skoda vehicle has appeared on Facebook, giving us a glimpse of a possible performance Skoda Rapid. Skoda has previously shown a ‘Rapid Sport’ concept car. Could this be a production version? Very little details accompany the teaser image. Skoda has simply said on its […]
2013 Lexus IS range on sale in Australia from $55,900
Lexus has announced the new 2013 Lexus IS range in Australia, including the IS 250, IS 300h hybrid, and range-topping IS 350. All variants are available in F Sport guise. Although it may look similar to the outgoing model, Lexus is describing the new range as an all-new vehicle. It […]
Audi Quattro to return in 2014, as quick as the R8 V10 – report
Audi is planning to rekindle the Quattro spirit by introducing an all-new Audi Quattro sports car, sources have revealed. It’s understood the new model will hit showrooms as early as 2014. According to a recent Automotive News report in the US, sources have confirmed Audi is looking to reintroduce the […]
Porsche 911 GUM Red Square Edition announced for Russia
As a way of celebrating the 120th anniversary of the GUM department store in Red Square, Russia, Porsche has announced the 911 GUM Red Square Edition. The special edition will go on sale in Russia only. Featuring a striking Pascha Red colour scheme, the limited model is based on the […]