Opel is previewing its new Grandland X SUV ahead of its debut later this year, set to become the brand’s new mid-size off-roader. This image was posted up on Twitter by Opel boss Karl-Thomas Neumann, giving us a view of the bright headlights in a dark scene. The image is […]
Year: 2017
450kW 2017 Mercedes-AMG E 63 now on sale in Australia
The high-performance flagship of the W213 E-Class range has arrived in Australia; the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E63. It offers truly insane performance, with two variants available. The range is now all-wheel drive only, with either the E 63 4Matic+ or E 63 S 4Matic +. These slot above the 295kW/520Nm V6 […]
2017 Volvo S60 & V60 Polestar announced for Australia, 270kW 4CYL
Volvo’s new 2017 update for the S60 and V60 Polestar performance vehicles have been priced, with a gruntier and more economical four-cylinder replacing the previous inline six version, which was $10,000 dearer. The S60 Polestar is priced from $89,990 according to the company’s local website, while those in need of […]
2017 HSV Clubsport LSA vs Lexus GS F: V8 sedan comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Okay, so the 2017 HSV Clubsport R8 LSA and Lexus GS F aren’t perfect head-to-head competitors on paper. One produces around 20 per cent more power than the other, while one is priced around 80 per cent higher. But, they are both extremely quick V8 sports […]
2018 Honda Civic Si announced, gets 150kW tune 1.5T
The 2017 Honda Civic Si has been revealed in the US, ahead of its New York auto show debut, with a more powerful engine than what is currently available in Australia. Traditionally, the USDM Honda Civic Si (available in sedan and coupe) is available with a higher-displacement engine for more […]
Mercedes-AMG E 63 All-Terrain confirmed, prototype spotted (video)
Mercedes-Benz has just launched the E-Class All-Terrain in Australia in diesel form only, but it seems the engineers at AMG are working on a snarling V8 version. Engineers have been spotted testing a prototype version of such car at the Nurburgring, with a clear V8 soundtrack heard belting from the […]
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV now on sale in Australia
The new, 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has finally arrived in Australia, following the launch of the latest-look Outlander petrol and diesel versions in 2015. For the PHEV – that’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – the SUV gets MY17 styling updates, including a revised front and rear end, LED headlights, silver […]
Qoros & Koenigsegg co-develop cool ‘9 QlectriQ’ fastback concept
In terms of technology partners, if you were a young carmaker looking to expand, you really couldn’t ask for a better one than Koenigsegg. Qoros is lucky enough to enjoy just such a partnership, with its first product shown at last year’s Auto Shanghai. A Qoros 3 was shown with […]