Ford has been caught redhanded, testing an exciting new prototype believed to be beginnings of the rumoured Focus RS500. The new Focus RS500, yet to be officially confirmed by Ford, is set to extend on the already-riveting performance credentials of the regular Focus RS. There’s talk of a boosted up […]
Month: June 2016
2017 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series on sale in Australia Q4
The trusty (and very cool) Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series has received a number of updates for the Australian market, including refinements that were honed from extensive testing in some of Australia’s harshest conditions. Toyota Australia says it clocked up more than 100,000km in testing for the updated 70 Series, with […]
GM invests $290m in Kentucky plant, prepares for new C8 Corvette?
General Motors has announced it will invest $290 million into the modernisation of its Kentucky-based plant, famed for the production of the current Corvette. While GM hasn’t issued a statement to address the new Corvette-related rumours, industry experts expect the investment is being made to prepare for an eventual redesign […]
Nissan unveils the ‘GT-R’ drone, does 0-100 in 1.3sec (video)
Nissan may have broken yet another 0-100km/h record. This time, in the air, with its GT-R Drone claimed as “one of the fastest-accelerating First Person View racing drones in the world”. The drone, designed by World Drone Prix Champions and Tornado XBlades Racing, has been race-tuned for a 0-100km/h sprint […]
Mercedes-AMG GT R makes official debut
In one of the most teased arrivals in the automotive world, the 2017 AMG GT-R has made its official debut. Rumours are now irrelevant, because the gospel is here. The 2017 AMG GT-R will be powered by a 430kW/700Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8. This represents a 55kW and 100Nm increase over […]
Top 10 best inline six production engines of all time
The straight six engine is the most harmonically balanced configuration available. In recent times, it has been superseded by the V6, which is shorter and easier to package, especially in front-wheel drive applications. The inline six usually has a distinctive and lusty engine note, particularly in sporty applications. With Ford’s […]
Lamborghini Miura Homage announced, based on Aventador
Wish Lamborghini would make a modern interpretation of the sexy Miura? Well, this might not be exactly what you were thinking but it’s a step in the right direction. Lamborghini has come up with the Miura Homage special edition based on the current V12 Aventador (review here). It was made […]
2016 Mazda BT-50 XTR Freestyle review (video)
Building on the success of Mazda’s seemingly unstoppable fleet of hatch and SUV favourites, the 2016 BT-50 is ready to take on the extremely vengeful ute segment. Mazda gave the BT-50 ute a mild facelift late last year, bringing an updated front end look and revised rear end, brought in […]