To the most unwavering of automotive purists, the clean-revving aural symphony of a atmospherically-fed engine and the level of involvement required for a H-pattern manual gearbox is the only way to enjoy a car. And both of these things are in terminal decline. Can anything be done from a consumer […]
Year: 2017
2018 BMW M5 spotted, looks quick at Nurburgring (video)
BMW has been spotted hurling a prototype version of the next-gen M5 around the Nurburgring in Germany. And judging by the footage, the new model is going to be extremely quick. The new M5 will be based on the recently-introduced G30 5 Series, featuring a lower-profile design language with more […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max X-Runner review (video)
For 2017, Isuzu’s D-Max range has received a facelift and powertrain update to keep it fresh, with a new limited edition X-Runner model added to the lineup to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company. Australians have taken quite a shining to the Isuzu D-Max, with the ute consistently performing […]
New Camaro-based Trans Am kit debuts at NY show
Ever since GM’s Pontiac brand was swallowed up by the global financial crisis, companies have been producing kits that transform the latest Chevrolet Camaro into a Firebird Trans Am. The latest effort is by Trans Am Worldwide, called the 455 Super Duty. It includes fender vents, a scooped bonnet with […]
Buick Regal GS leaked; potential 2018 Commodore/HSV?
The case of the mysterious 2018 Opel Insignia OPC (nee Holden Commodore/HSV) prototype spotted at the Nurburgring last week may have been solved, as pictures of the Chinese-spec 2018 Buick Regal GS have been leaked online. Car News China has published pictures of what appears to be the sporting GS […]
Honda debuts Clarity PHEV & EV variants at NY show
Honda is taking the unusual step of expanding its hydrogen fuel-cell powered Clarity sedan to include electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, which debuted at the New York auto show. The existing Clarity Fuel Cell is available in California, with up to 589km range. The PHEV variant combines a […]
Video: Crazy Peugeot 207 ‘MC2’ WRC car with Renault F2 V6
Alex Kelsey’s ‘MC2’ might look like an ordinary Peugeot 207 rally car, but it is hiding a crazy secret . The World Time Attack Challenge and Rally Cross competitor is a purpose-built monster, with a Renault Formula 2 V6 engine that makes 350kW, revs to 8700rpm and sits in the […]
Fast & Furious 9 to be set in Australia?
Brother of the late Paul Walker, Cody, has been touring the country promoting the latest instalment in the Fast and the Furious franchise, the Fate of the Furious, which is now in cinemas. He has revealed that there is a sequel in the works and that it will be set […]