If you were to pick a car for a 3800km trip of Europe, what would you pick? You want something super efficient but you also want something that’s ready to be flung around the Nurburgring…
Month: May 2014
For Sale: 1981 International Scout Traveller V8 with Volvo 245 body
Mixing the comfort of a Volvo 245 station wagon with International Scout Traveller 4×4 running gear is definitely one for those who like cars with character. Built 12 years ago, this custom road-registered 4×4 features the Scout’s original 5.6-litre V8 engine, three-speed automatic with transfer case, and suspension. Some of […]
Lexus NX showcases innovative, Australia-first technologies
The Lexus NX made its Australian debut at the Good Design Awards last night, where some of its cool new features were revealed for the first time. The Lexus NX is the company’s proposal for the compact luxury SUV market segment. It will not only showcase a number of Australia-firsts, […]
Hyundai Veloster Midship concept unvelied at Busan Show
Developed by Hyundai’s high performance team, the Midship mid-engined two-seat Veloster concept has just been unveiled at the Busan International Motor Show in South Korea. The rear-wheel drive Midship RM concept features a 2.0-litre turbocharged Theta GDI engine that pumps out 220kW. The engine is mounted in the middle of […]
Lexus RC 350 & RC F confirmed for Australia, arrive by early 2015
Lexus Australia has confirmed the new RC 350 and high-performance RC F for the local market. Both will compete in the premium sports-luxury coupe market; a first for the company. The RC is Lexus’s coupe version of the IS sedan. It features a rigid body with larger cross-section rocker panels […]
Smart Fortwo with Toyota engine conversion does wheelies
You’ve probably never seen anything like this before. It’s a Smart Fortwo which has a Toyota 1.5-litre supercharged four-cylinder engine conversion. The result? A wheelstanding quarter mile of just 12.5 seconds. This car could be a lot of fun at the traffic lights.
Castrol Edge ad with Ken Block, BMW M4, Audi R8, Aventador
Can you make sense of this? It’s the latest Castrol Edge campaign which enlisted the help of Audi Sport DTM driver Mike Rockenfeller, BMW factory driver Augusto Farus, South African race driver Adrian Zaugg, and rally specialist Ken Block. The drivers take on a laser challenge of some sort, in […]
Abarth 595 50th Anniversary edition on sale in Australia
Fiat Australia has announced the new Abarth 595 50th Anniversary special edition for the local market, which celebrates the 50th birthday of the original Abarth 595. Based on the peppy Fiat 500, the Abarth 595 is infused with potent performance in every department. It comes with the company’s most powerful […]