If you’re after a high-performance wagon that’s also safe for all the family, the 2015 Volvo V60 Polestar is the perfect option. We’ve put together a point-of-view review for you so you can see how this beast goes and sounds, and also to show you how some of the safety […]
Day: 11 May 2015
Volkswagen unveils 200kW 1.0L TSI, downsizing to the max
Fresh from unveiling its monstrous new 6.0-litre TSI W12 engine at the Vienna Motor Symposium, Volkswagen has released details of a much smaller but by no means less significant powertrain. It’s a 1.0-litre TSI three-cylinder unit that produces an insane 200kW (272 PS) of power and 270Nm of torque. Based […]
Video: Alonso & Button take Senna’s McLaren MP4-4 for a spin
McLaren’s Formula 1 racing division has celebrated its 30th year in partnership with watchmaker TAG Heuer with a special ode to late racing hero, Ayrton Senna. The two-minute clip features Senna in his former glory, as well as McLaren’s current Formula 1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button taking an […]
McLaren rumoured to be working on 675LT Spider
Reports are circulating that McLaren is currently working on a Spider version of the awesome 675LT ‘longtail’ that was unveiled at this year’s Gevena Motor Show. Customer demand for McLaren’s newest supercar has flown past the 500-unit limited production that was originally allocated, with deliveries expected to begin in 2016. […]
Subaru XV Sunshine Yellow edition announced for Australia
A bright new special edition of the Subaru XV has been announced for Australia, called the Sunshine Yellow edition. It comes with, you guessed it, a vibrant yellow colour scheme. Based on the 2.0i entry-level CVT auto variant, the Sunshine Yellow edition adds a number of luxury features and bespoke […]
New-look 2015 Toyota Camry on sale in Australia from $26,490
The freshly designed 2015 Toyota Camry is now on sale in Australia. It not only brings an updated look to the conservative mid-sizer, it also introduces a host of advanced safety features and improved driving dynamics. Toyota says that over 800 parts and components have been swapped or re-engineered for […]
Video: BMW 3 Series celebrates 40th birthday
The iconic BMW 3 Series is celebrating its 40th birthday this year, and to help celebrate, the company has put together an interesting tribute video. BMW first unveiled the 3 Series at the 1975 Frankfurt Motor Show. It has since gone on to become one of the most successful premium […]
Citroen DS3 gets new 6-speed auto, only for PureTech110
The Citroen DS3 is one of the most popular vehicles in its class in Europe, but up until now it has only ever been offered with an old four-speed automatic. Citroen is finally offering something decent for automatic transmission drivers. It’s a new six-speed automatic, called the EAT6, and it […]