A new future-previewing Subaru concept will be unveiled at the Tokyo motor show this year, under the VIZIV concept family. It’s set to give us a glimpse of the future WRX. Subaru says the new version is a vision for a future performance sedan that follows the brand’s “enjoyment and […]
Month: September 2017
2018 Audi Q7 e-tron on sale in Australia in January
Audi Australia has confirmed the 2018 Q7 e-tron plug-in hybrid large SUV will go on sale in Australia in January next year, bringing some of the brand’s Le Mans racing technology to the full-size premium SUV segment. Getting straight to the point, the Q7 e-tron is powered by a 3.0-litre […]
Video: Motor Trend’s World’s Greatest Drag Race 7
Motor Trend in the US has put together another one of its mega drag races with a collection of modern sportscars and supercars. Welcome to the World’s Greatest Drag Race 7. About every year the publication puts together a mega test of the latest and greatest driver’s cars. As part […]
Ferrari F12tdf catches fire on autobahn in Germany
A 1-of-799 Ferrari F12tdf special edition seems to have spontaneously combusted on the autobahn in Germany, burning the supercar to an absolute crisp. The cause of the fire hasn’t been officially identified, but according to a German report the driver noticed smoke coming from the rear vehicle. The driver then […]
Lexus LS F twin-turbo V8 to debut at Tokyo – rumour
Lexus could be planning a high-performance version of its new flagship sedan, dubbed the LS F, with a Japan magazine suggesting it will debut at the Tokyo motor show in October. If any car in the current Lexus showroom deserved an F variant it would be the new LC coupe […]
2017 Kia Picanto S manual review (video)
The 2017 Kia Picanto derives its name from the Spanish word for spicy; picante’, which, to some, may carry sporting or thrilling pretensions. Sitting in the smallest and most affordable city car segment, the emphasis is more on usability, tech and affordability than thrills – but a turbocharged GT-Line version […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Australian lineup confirmed: 2.0T, 2.2TD, and QV
Details of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio lineup have been confirmed for Australia, ahead of its on-sale date during the first quarter of 2018. Alfa Romeo will be offering Australian customers three different engine variants, including the range-topping Quadrifoglio (QV). All come with an all-wheel drive system as standard, an eight-speed […]
Kia Stinger full Australian lineup announced; S, Si, GT in 200 & 330 form
The highly-anticipated Kia Stinger has arrived in Australia, with full specs and pricing confirmed for all model grades and engines. We already know plenty about the flagship engine, which is a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 churning out 272kW and 510Nm. It’s available in three grades, including 330S, 330Si, and the GT, […]