Wearing one of the biggest nameplates in Australian-built luxury, the 2014 Holden VF Calais V has a lot to live up to. We’ve got our hands on the 210kW V6 model to find out just how deluxe it is. For the first time since 1993 you can get your hands […]
Month: May 2014
Audi R8 LMX revealed, debuts laser headlight tech
Audi has revealed the new R8 LMX limited edition supercar, which is, according to Audi, the world’s first production car with laser headlight technology. BMW and Audi have been fighting to be the first to bring out laser headlight tech. Although it will be available on the BMW i8, Audi […]
Teenager freaks out after flipping his BMW 2002
No matter what make or model, it’s always devastating to see a cool retro ride banged up. The teenage owner of this BMW 2002 some how managed to flip his car onto its roof after trying to rail around a bend too quick. He was just lucky passersby were happy […]
AWD Volkswagen Polo R on the way, similar spec to Audi S1
Volkswagen is set to launch a super-hot Polo R as a little brother to the cracking Golf R. The performance hatch will come with a similar running gear as seen in the Audi S1 quattro. Aside from the Audi S1, there are no other compact hatches on the market that […]
Volvo introduces new ‘Drive-E’ T5, D4 engines & eight-speed auto
Volvo is introducing a range of new T5 and D4 Drive-E four-cylinder engines for the S60 sedan, V60 wagon, and XC60 SUV. They replace the existing T5 and D4 units, and come with a new eight-speed auto transmission. For many years Volvo cars have been using Ford-based engines. The Drive-E […]
MEC Design announces Ferrari 458 Spider upgrades
Looking to give your Ferrari 458 Spider a bit more personality? Boost its exclusivity? A company called MEC Design has come up with a styling package that could be just what you need. The upgrades are subtle, with a custom front spoiler and side winglets, extended side skirts, and a […]
2014 BMW M3 & M4 on sale in Australia from $156,900
The highly anticipated 2014 M3 and M4 are ready for Australia. BMW says the new models bring up to $8500 in added value over the predecessor, while also being quicker and more efficient than ever
Ariel Atom 3.5R coming soon; paddleshift, boosted engine
British lightweight sportscar maker Ariel Motor Company is planning a new model called the Ariel Atom 3.5R. It’s going to be a limited edition with a tweaked Honda engine and a paddleshift transmission. Based on the two-seat Atom 3.5, the ‘R’ features a tuned version of the already-tweaked Honda Civic […]