It’s no secret that Kia is looking long and hard at entering the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, to compete with Holden, Nissan, Volvo and any other manufactuers who might be signing on come 2018 when the rules change. In that vein, a few people have had a crack at what […]
Day: 8 March 2017
Harrop announces supercharger for Toyota 86 (video)
Are you part of the chorus of folk who love the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ but just wish it had more grunt? Well Harrop Engineering has the solution for you. The firm’s development prototype is fitted with a state-of-the-art supercharger and some other goodies and develops more than double the power […]
Spyker C8 Preliator Spyder revealed at Geneva show
Dutch company Spyker has hit Geneva Motor Show attendees from the left of field with a surprise revision to the C8 Preliator, and a surprise collaboration with another supercar company. Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg will be supplying Spyker with an all-new naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8. It has 447kW and 600Nm, […]
2018 Hyundai Sonata unveiled with sharp new look, sporty turbo confirmed
Hyundai’s refreshed, 2018 Sonata was today unveiled at a special event in the company’s home country in South Korea. New front and rear styling treatments, plus interior enhancements also join powertrain updates and a re-positioning of the 2.0-litre turbo-equipped Sonatas, as sports models are the headline acts here. Styling revisions […]
Hyundai shows FE Fuel Cell Concept at Geneva, previews future SUV
At the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai is exhibiting a new FE Fuel Cell Concept, which is a Tucson-sized SUV concept that foreshadows the company’s plans to bring a fuel cell car to production. Following Honda’s lead with the FC Clairty and Toyota with the Mirai, Hyundai intends to create […]
Mercedes-AMG GT Concept revealed, previews upcoming four-door coupe
The covers have been lifted from the Mercedes-AMG GT Concept at the Geneva motor show, previewing a new four-door coupe version of the AMG GT sports car. Mercedes-Benz is using the mammoth Geneva motor show, opening last night, to showcase the car to the public. At this stage it is […]
2018 Subaru XV makes international debut at Geneva show
Subaru has unveiled the all-new 2018 Subaru XV at the Geneva motor show, riding atop Subaru’s Global Platform (SGP) that debuted underpinning the recent next-gen Impreza. It might look pretty similar on the outside, but underneath, rest assured, this is the next generation for the small crossover. The platform promises […]
McLaren 720S unleashed at Geneva, debuts 530kW 4.0TT V8
The McLaren 720S has made its world debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland overnight, showcasing an all-new engine, more speed, and even more technology. It might look similar to existing McLaren models, but underneath is a “Monocage II” central structure that’s made from carbon fibre. It is, […]