As previously suspected Jaguar has been lapping the Nurburgring in Germany in the hunt for a new production sedan lap record. And today a recored has been confirmed. The XE SV Project 8 is the quickest sedan to ever lap the track. Jaguar managed to clock an incredibly quick time […]
Month: November 2017
Holden Camaro soon to be a reality? Trademark found
Will Holden introduce the Camaro? Nothing has been confirmed as of yet but a strong clue has been found at the Australia trademark office. It seems General Motors LLC has filed a trademark application for the name Camaro in Australia, as found on the IP Australia government website. The lodgement […]
294kW Audi RS 3 Sportback now on sale in Australia
Following the announcement of the new Audi RS 3 sedan earlier this year, Audi Australia is now introducing the Sportback hatch version with the same mental ingredients. The new hatch pretty much becomes the most powerful hot hatch on the market, using a new 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine to generate […]
2018 Range Rover Autobiography debuts with PHEV option, LWB only
The biggest, badass Range Rover, the SVAutobiography, has just received its first update and it’s now even bigger. Yep, the 2018 model gets the long wheelbase treatment, exclusively. Land Rover is debuting the new model at the Los Angeles auto show, which is just getting underway now. At the top […]
Volkswagen Touareg Monochrome announced for Australia
Volkswagen Australia is announcing a new special variant for the Touareg range, called the Touareg Monochrome. It showcases a fashionable black and white colour scheme. Based on the 150TDI, the Touareg Monochrome comes with a number of unique styling and luxury highlights. Most noticeable are the black exterior trimmings, such […]
Holden dealerships getting makeover, upgrades for Lang Lang track
Holden’s historic Lang Lang proving ground facility in Victoria is undergoing a major upgrade as part of a $7 million investment program, while dealerships around the country are also getting a major makeover to a new-look ‘Dealership of the Future’ roll out via a $150 million investment. Lang Lang celebrates […]
New Mazda ‘CX-7’ in the works, to be made in US for the US market
Remember the Mazda CX-7? It could be making a comeback as Mazda plans an all-new model which will slot between the CX-5 and the CX-9, a report has confirmed. Unfortunately it is set to be a US-only model. Speaking with Automotive News recently, Mazda CEO Masamichi Kogai said there is […]
Rydges plans trackside hotel for new The Bend Motorsport Park
Rydges will soon open a brand new hotel right next to The Bend Motorsport Park in Adelaide, giving car enthusiasts the opportunity to book a room trackside, overlooking the pit lane. Called Rydges Pit Lane Hotel, the venue is planned to open in April in 2018, with bookings set to […]