Volvo is so confident in the safety of its all-new 2015 Volvo XC90 that it has released crash test footage which was taken at the company’s special crash facilities in Sweden. There’s something strangely therapeutic about watching crash tests in slow-motion; watching the panels slowly crumple in under the pressure; […]
Day: 28 August 2014
Mazda 767b coming to World Time Attack in Sydney
Mazda Australia has confirmed it is supporting this year’s World Time Challenge at Sydney Motorsport Park in October, along side the legendary Mazda 767b quad-rotor Le Mans racer from the late 1980’s. Yes, that’s right folks, the Mazda 767b is coming to Australia. It doesn’t matter if you can’t make […]
2015 Volvo XC90 officially revealed
Following yesterday’s leak, Volvo has officially pulled the wraps off the spectacular new 2015 Volvo XC90 SUV. It presents class-leading safety, an innovative and economical engine lineup, and a smart new design. The 2015 XC90 is one of the most advanced passenger vehicles around. It features a whole host of […]
Bugatti Veyron insurance fraud, driver could face 20 years prison
Some might remember the strange Bugatti Veyron crash a few years back that was accidentally caught on film. The owner is now facing criminal charges on attempted insurance fraud. There was always something fishy about the accident, particularly as it involved the owner, Andy House, ‘accidentally’ driving into a lake. […]
2016 Mazda3 MPS on the way; over 220kW, AWD likely
It’s been confirmed, Mazda is looking to reintroduce the high-performance Mazda3 MPS. Problem is, it isn’t set to appear until the next-gen 3 arrives some time in 2016. The current generation Mazda3 isn’t available in hot MPS form, leaving the brand without a product to compete with vehicles like the […]
2015 RenaultSport R.S. 01 LMP1 race car revealed
The crazy little RenaultSport R.S. 01 has finally been revealed. It’s Renault’s latest racing car project that has been previewed a lot recently, showcasing a bespoke racing package inside and out. This isn’t your everyday track day vehicle. Instead, this is a fully fledged GT car which will be certified […]
2015 Suzuki Vitara revealed, full debut at Paris
Suzuki has revealed the new 2015 Vitara in a preview to its upcoming public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October. The new model is inspired by the iV-4 concept vehicle which was unveiled last year. Specific details are being withheld until its full official debut in Paris, […]
Top 10 reasons to buy a Holden VF Commodore
It’s a known fact – a sales fact – that large sedans aren’t the desired item they once were. Travel back a decade or three and driveways all over Australia were filled with them. If you’re in the market for a new car and qualities like space, comfort, and gutsy […]