The Australian motoring industry has seen its fair share of triumphs and fine achievements over the years, but as we enter the twilight phase, let’s have a look at some of the stinkers that have tainted an otherwise proud history. Astron-engined Mitsubishi Magna While the Magna was (rightfully) regarded as […]
Month: June 2015
For Sale: Jon Olssen’s insane Audi RS 6 Avant – 1000hp
Jon Olssen’s ballistic Audi RS 6 Avant has made a name for itself competing in events such as the notorious Gumball 3000 rally in Europe. Now, the car is up for sale. Force-feeding 1000hp (746kW) through a tortured quattro drivetrain, that figure has been coaxed out of the 4.0-litre V8 […]
Video: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee season 6 trailer
Jerry Seinfeld’s acclaimed online series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee will commence it’s 6th season on June 3rd. And judging by this latest trailer, it’s going to be a good one. Since it’s debut in 2012, the online series distributed by Crackle.com has featured Jerry Seinfeld driving star guests around […]
Is this the new-look 2016 Mazda BT-50?
An image of what appears to be the 2016 Mazda BT-50 facelift has hit the web, showing its new-look front end. This year is shaping up to be a memorable one for the ultra-competitive commercial ute sector. All-new versions of the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton, as well […]
Video: Potential BMW M4 ‘GTS’ spotted on Nurburgring
An interesting BMW M4 prototype has been spotted on the Nurburgring again, dubbed the BMW M4 GTS. It’s set to be a lightweight, more focused version of the M4. BMW M fans will remember the previous-gen M3 GTS, with its bright orange paint, slightly tweaked engine, and partially stripped-out cabin. […]
Harman buys Bang & Olufsen Automotive audio brand
One of the best high-end car sound system producers, Bang & Olufsen Automotive, has been bought out by Harman Industrial Industries. Bang & Olufsen, in our opinion, sits as the pinnacle automotive audio system provider. The stereo units, usually only fitted to really high-end vehicles such as Aston Martin models, […]
New-look 2016 Toyota LandCruiser revealed in more detail
Following last week’s leaked front end image of the facelifted LandCruiser 200, more pictures have emerged on social media showing the exterior in full. First posted by Instagram user @hamad1two3, the images come from what appears to be a Japanese Domestic Market brochure. Although, it is not yet confirmed if […]
2015 Nissan Navara NP300 now on sale in Australia
Nissan has introduced its all-new NP300 Navara for the Australian market, with all local pricing, specifications and fuel consumption figures released. Competition is heating up in the commercial utility segment, with all major players sharpening their tools this year. The Navara will have to fend off the new HiLux, a […]