The Ferrari F12 is already one of the most powerful production cars on the market, especially for a two-wheel drive vehicle. However, an update is set to be on the way that could make it even more powerful. In its current form the F12 uses a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 […]
Month: February 2017
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition announced
Porsche is launching Platinum Editions of the Cayenne S and Cayenne S Diesel, adding increased standard features and unique highlights to the large luxury SUV. As we found out last year, the Cayenne is no longer Porsche’s best-selling vehicle. In 2015 the throne was taken over by the smaller Macan […]
Mercedes-AMG GT R sets production car lap record at Bathurst
The Mercedes-AMG GT R has only just been announced for Australia, and it isn’t scheduled to arrive in showrooms until July. But that hasn’t stopped the company from setting a new production car lap record at Bathurst over the weekend. As reported last week, the AMG GT R is an […]
Renault Koleos vs Mazda CX-5: 2WD SUV comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT If you’re in the market for a mid-size SUV, or even a mid-size wagon, here we present you with two options. It’s the very popular Mazda CX-5 versus the Euro newcomer, the suave-looking Renault Koleos. These two are neck and neck in terms of size, specifications, […]
FCA Giorgio platform to spread to Maserati, Jeep, Dodge
Fiat Chrysler Auto’s Giorgio platform, which debuted under the Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan, Stelvio SUV and upcoming Sprint coupe, is set to be spread across to Maserati, Jeep and Dodge to amortise the costs associated with relaunching Alfa Romeo’s return to the US. CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed to Automotive News […]
Tata ‘Tamo’ brand to debut at Geneva with new sports car
India’s Tata Motors – producer of the former world’s cheapest car, the Nano – will be launching something completely unexpected at this year’s Geneva Motor Show on March 7. The car will be showcased under its new premium ‘Tamo’ sub-brand, which is a premium label for the marque, remembering Tata […]
2017 Skoda Octavia RS 245 announced, most powerful ever
Skoda has unveiled a special higher performance edition of the new Octavia RS, called the RS 245, injecting even more power into the sports sedan and wagon. Under the bonnet is the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder from the regular RS, only power is boosted up to an impressive 180kW, which […]
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT confirmed as Chicago show debut
Hyundai has confirmed it will be unveiling the new Elantra GT at the Chicago auto show later this month, announcing the news with a handful of teaser images. Last month it was reported that Hyundai was planning to unveil a new vehicle at the Chicago show, and now we know […]