You might have heard of the BMW M550d, with its triple-turbo diesel straight six engine. Well, there’s a good chance the new model will receive four turbochargers. The M550d has never been offered in Australia, however, the same engine is fitted to the X5 and X6 M50d. It features three […]
Month: February 2017
All-new Toyota C-HR now on sale in Australia from $26,990
The hotly-anticipated Toyota C-HR compact SUV is now on sale in Australia, ready to compete with the likes of the popular Mazda CX-3 and Mitsubishi ASX. This, believe it or not, is Toyota’s first entry into the booming segment, and it is expected to become one of the best-sellers. It’s […]
New McLaren Super Series ‘720’ does 0-200km/h in 7.8s
McLaren has released some more details regarding the new Super Series model, dubbed the 720S, in the lead up to its Geneva motor show unveiling. Firstly, the engine. As we found out in the last teaser, the new Super Series model will come with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, upsizing from […]
Updated 2017 Toyota Kluger now on sale in Australia
The 2017 Toyota Kluger has reached Australian shores with slight pricing increases offset by gains in equipment, fuel efficiency, power, and drivetrain technology. Externally the car is distinguished by modifications to the lights, grille and tail lamps, but that’s about it. Engine-wise, the new 2GR-FKS now makes 218kW and 350Nm […]
Techrules plans dramatic production car for Geneva
Techrules, a Chinese startup company has shown a picture of the car that will reach production in limited numbers. Looking even more daring and fantastical than the GT96 concept shown at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, the production version is styled by Fabrizio and Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign. The big […]
Porsche 911 Gemballa Avalanche set to wow at Geneva
When it comes to Porsche insanity, Mansory might take lairiness to extremes but Gemballa are the undisputed kings of wild and intimidating variants of Porsche tuning. After the death of company founder Uwe Gemballa, the company received a new lease of life when a German company purchased it but the […]
2018 Ford Fiesta ST teaser confirms Feb. 24 debut
Ford’s next-generation Fiesta ST, or FiST as it’s known to enthusiasts, is coming earlier than expected, with a full reveal on the 24th of February. The current Fiesta ST is a driving enthusiast’s favourite, with PerformanceDrive calling it “one of the most joyous and engaging ‘practical’ cars on the market […]
2017 Hyundai i30 wagon revealed
Following a preview earlier this week, Hyundai has now gone ahead and unveiled the new i30 wagon in full before its Geneva show debut next month. The wagon is based on the new-generation i30, which itself is set to arrive in Australia in the next couple of months. As such, […]