Lexus could soon introduce a new medium-compact SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X1, Audi Q3, and the Range Rover Evoque to some extent. Speaking at the Detroit Auto Show, currently underway, Lexus international vice president Kazuo Ohara hinted such a model is under serious consideration. According […]
Year: 2013
MINI Paceman on sale in Australia from $35,900
The all-new MINI Paceman will hit Australian showrooms in March, with two trim levels on offer; the MINI Paceman Cooper and the Cooper S. Both feature a new two-door coupe body with four seats, on a jumped up SUV-style platform. The Paceman is a bit like a MINI Countryman two-door, […]
BMW M3 Pure Coupe on sale from just $125,000
BMW Australia has announced a huge price reduction of a whopping $30,000 on the awesome BMW M3 Coupe. As part of the deal, a new ‘Pure Coupe’ special package has been put together, equipping the M3 with unique features. The BMW M3 Pure Coupe still comes with all the usual […]
2014 Mercedes-Benz Formula One 1.6L turbo V6 engine revealed
Even though the 2013 season hasn’t even started, a new FIA rule will come into play for the 2014 Formula One season which requires all teams to adopt a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine layout. This will replace the current ‘NA’ V8 specification. Mercedes-Benz has already developed its engine, and has […]
2012 FPV GT-P MKII review (video)
Meet one of FPV’s hottest rides, the 2012 FPV GT-P MKII. It comes with a tyre-smoking 335kW supercharged V8 that is definitely not for the fainthearted. The only thing that stands between the GT-P and a sub 5.0-second 0-100km/h time is its grunt-to-tyre ratio. 2012 FPV GT-P MKII – PROS […]
New Honda NSX concept previews interior for the first time
Honda has unveiled a revised version of the stunning new Honda NSX concept car that originally debuted at last year’s North American International Auto Show. The latest version gets even closer to representing the full production car, which will arrive in 2014/2015. The main update for the concept is the […]
New Ferrari Enzo ‘F150’ to debut Feb, no sedan or SUV coming
There’s a lot of anticipation for the all-new Ferrari Enzo ‘F70’, known as the Ferrari F150, going around at the moment. And now there’s confirmation the epic hypercar will be unveiled in February. Speaking with Auto Motor und Sport, Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo confirmed the successor to the Enzo […]
Hyundai plans more Nurburgring testing, sets up track-side facility
The Nurburgring is fast becoming the steeple when it comes to automotive engineering, with many large car companies now occupying development facilities right next to the circuit. Hyundai is the latest to announce it is building a track-side ‘garage’ to assist with the development of the company’s future vehicles. Construction […]