Powertrain details surrounding the extra-terrestrial AM-RB 001 hypercar devised by Aston Martin and Red Bull have come to light, revealing some racing heavyweights will be supplying the engine and gearbox. The futuristic design by Adrian Newey will be propelled by a combination of Cosworth 6.5-litre V12, kinetic energy recovery system […]
Month: February 2017
Ferrari 812 Superfast debuts as F12 facelift
As anticipated, Ferrari is indeed planning to unveil a facelift for the F12 at the Geneva motor show next month. And here it is, the Ferrari 812 Superfast. It’s an appropriate name really, as the 812 is very, very fast. Under the bonnet Ferrari has managed to tweak the already-ballastic […]
2017 Kia Picanto officially revealed, gets 1.0T-GDI turbo
Remember the sporty little Kia Picanto GT-Line revealed earlier this year? Kia has now released all of the specifications, coinciding with the debut of the new model range. The all-new Picanto will be available with a 1.0-litre and a 1.25-litre naturally aspirated engine, producing 49kW and 96Nm, and 62kW and […]
2017 Audi S4 now on sale in Australia from $99,900
The 2017 Audi S4 sedan and Avant wagon have arrived in Australia, featuring a new 3.0 TFSI engine that makes it the fastest S4 ever produced. Based on the latest, B9 generation A4, the new S4 maintains its subtle yet sporty exterior theme. There’s a neat bodykit around the lower […]
Next McLaren Super Series gets new 4.0L twin-turbo V8
McLaren is continuing with its teaser campaign for the upcoming, second-generation Super Series models. And the latest news confirms a 4.0-litre V8 is in store. The new 4.0-litre V8 will feature a twin-turbo system, replacing the current 3.8-litre setup. There’s no mention on outputs but McLaren says the engine is […]
2017 Nissan Pathfinder arrives in March, more power for V6
Nissan Australia is sprucing up the Pathfinder for the introduction of the MY2017 update, which arrives in March. The update brings a revised engine, more technology, and improved ride and handling. Three main variant grades will be on offer, ranging from the ST, ST-L, and the Ti, with front-wheel drive […]
2018 Jaguar XF revealed, gets new 2.0TT diesel option
Following the announcement of the MY2018 Jaguar F-PACE and XE earlier today, Jaguar has also planned similar refreshments for the XF large luxury sedan. The MY18 update introduces three new Ingenium engine options, including two 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder tunes and a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder. Petrol models produce 147kW and […]
Top 10 most innovative small cars of all time
Once upon a time small cars were known for being spartan and threadbare contraptions, with little to no comforts or features. Because profit margins are usually higher on larger cars, automakers can rarely afford to pack big technology into a small package without a hit to the bottom line. Still, […]