In some very exciting news from our friends over in France, Peugeot has revealed the 308 R HYbrid, which has a much bigger punch than you might expect from a hybrid. Self-described as the “ultimate Peugeot”, the 308 R is packing up to 373kW and an unbelievable 730Nm under the […]
Year: 2015
Skoda R200 Non-fiction created as modern 130 RS
Skoda’s most successful race car of all time, the 130RS, is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. And to celebrate, some diehard fans have created this, the R200 Non-fiction. The concept is currently on exhibition in Prague’s DOX Center for Contemporary art, and not only is it functioning, it’s based […]
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe to debut at Shanghai show
The battle for the hearts and minds of crossover SUV owners is heating up, with confirmation from Mercedes that a near-production version of the new GLC Coupe will be unveiled next week in Shanghai. Marketed by Mercedes as a ‘crossover coupe’, the GLC shares its platform with the latest generation […]
New ATS 2500GT revealed, uses 10,000rpm V8
Welcome to the new Automobili Turismo Sport ‘ATS’ 2500GT, the first car to be released from the historic Italian manufacturer in more than fifty years. The 2500GT is powered by a naturally aspirated V8, producing 477kW, screaming all the way to 10,000rpm. There is a choice of a six-speed manual […]
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS revealed, gets Mk7 GTI 2.0L
Volkswagen has unveiled the sporty new 2015 Scirocco GTS just ahead of its global debut at the Shanghai auto show next week. The GTS is the intermediate trim level for overseas markets, sitting just beneath the top R variant. It now borrows the running gear from the Mk7 VW Golf GTI. […]
New Nissan Navara NP300 on sale in Australia from $26,490
A number of all-new utes are on the way this year, and one of the latest is the 2015 Nissan Navara ‘NP300’. It officially goes on sale in Australia next month. Four model grades will be offered in Australia, spanning from the DX, RX, ST, to the range-topping ST-X. There’ll be […]
Video: New Ford Mustang GT350 is “gearhead-approved”
Turn up those speakers; this video contains explicit exhaust notes. The new Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is coming, and to build excitement around the latest iteration of the iconic badge, Ford has released a video showing prototypes being spanked around the Virginia International Raceway. It’s not all old-school straight-line fun […]
2016 Cadillac ELR revealed, improved performance
Cadillac has returned to the world of hybrid and electric vehicles with its latest iteration of the ELR. Keen to tap into some of Tesla’s share in the ever-growing EV market, the 2016 ELR has been redesigned and re-engineered, sporting some performance upgrades over the outgoing model. The lithium-ion battery pack […]