The company responsible for the McLaren P1 LM, Lanzante, says it is eyeing-off a Nurburgring lap record by the end of the year as it fine-tunes the road-legal GTR package. Lanzante boss, Dean Lanzante, has said he and his team are preparing a car to tackle the Nordschleife to finalise its […]
Month: August 2016
Lexus IS sedan passes 1 million production milestone
Lexus is today celebrating a major milestone for its IS model, having produced 1 million units since its inception just under two decades ago. Lexus penned the IS during the 90s in response to ever-growing sales of European mid-size executive sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes […]
All-new Peugeot 3008 SUV Australian launch confirmed for Q1, 2017
Peugeot Australia has confirmed the local launch for the new 3008 SUV will take place during the first quarter of 2017, introducing a chic new design and efficient engines to the increasingly-popular SUV segment. Two engine options will be made available in Australia, including a 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine […]
Spotted: Mercedes-AMG ‘GT C’ roadster & potential GT R Black Series? (Video)
Mercedes-AMG has been spotted test driving what appears to be a more hardcore version of the new GT R, with industry punters suggesting a Black Series could be on the way. The Black Series label hasn’t been applied to a Mercedes vehicle for a while now. In fact, as far […]
Audi Q2 makes Australian debut at Hamilton Island
The first Audi Q2 has touched down in Australia, kicking off its east coast tour at Hamilton Island some six months before officially going on sale. Audi is using the prestigious Hamilton Island to give Australians (and plenty of tourists, no doubt) their first look at the company’s new entry-level […]
Peugeot considering GTi versions of 2008 & 3008 – report
Peugeot is reportedly evaluating GTi versions of the 2008 and 3008, looking to inject some of the performance and image of the 208 and 308 GTi models to spice up the crossovers. The company is already planning pseudo-sporty GT versions of the two SUVs, featuring larger wheels and leather upholstery, […]
‘740hp’ the magic number for new Ford Mustang GT500?
More details about Ford’s mental Shelby GT500 Mustang have come to light, following increased prototype sightings and a report from Horsepower Kings. Although numbers of 800hp (596kW) were previously speculated, apparently 740hp is now the magic number (551kW). This will give it enough to out arm-wrestle the Challenger Hellcat’s 707hp […]
Mazda RX-9 apparently on track for 2019 – report
The on-again off-again rotary Mazda sports car has finally been given the go ahead, according to Japanese publication Holiday Auto. Even before the RX-VISION (pictured) was revealed at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, speculation was rife about a successor to the RX-7 and RX-8 rotary coupes. Apparently it will feature […]