Jaguar has been spotted testing the long wheelbase version of the XE mid-size sedan out on the Nurburgring in Germany, ahead of its expected debut later this year. Like the XF long wheelbase, the new XE, dubbed XEL, is set to be a roomier version of the sedan, with boosted […]
Year: 2017
TRD introduces aero kit for Lexus LX 570
In case the latest Lexus LX 570 doesn’t stand out enough on the road for you, the Japanese company has just announced a sporty TRD bodykit package which might tickle your fancy. Starting with the… interesting front grille. TRD has developed a bespoke grille piece that fits in place of […]
2018 Opel Astra OPC in the works, getting 300hp 1.6 turbo – report
The latest Opel Astra, which also forms the basis for the Holden Astra, has been on sale for well over a year now and there is yet to be a performance-oriented OPC version. However, it seems things are about to change. According to an Auto Bild report from Germany (video […]
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross undergoes Australian testing
Mitsubishi is almost ready to introduce its new crossover called the Eclipse Cross, with testing currently being undertaken right here in Australia. The new Eclipse Cross will be the Japanese company’s attempt at the five-door coupe SUV class, sitting next to the small ASX and the medium-size Outlander. Images have […]
Australian vehicle sales for July 2017 – HiLux dominates again
Australian VFACTS sales figures for new vehicle registrations for July have been handed out, and we see typical drops in sales in most areas with the start of the new financial year. Starting with the best-selling vehicle brands, there’s no surprises here. It’s Toyota crossing the line with the most […]
2017 Lexus LC 500h review (video)
It only happens once every few years. A car that stands out and really challenges the market. We saw it with the Toyota 86 back in 2012, the Bugatti Veyron in 2005, and even the original WRX in 1992. We have a strong feeling the new Lexus LC has become […]
Audi ‘RS Q8’ trademark application found, new performance SUV
European Union Intellectual Property Office records have revealed Audi has registered to trademark the name “RS Q8”, potentially hinting at a future performance SUV. The Q8 will come in as Audi’s flagship SUV, sitting above the Q7. Production commences in 2018 and will take place at Audi’s Slovakian plant in […]
2018 Aston Martin Vantage previewed via prototype images
Images of a prototype version of the next-gen Aston Martin Vantage have been handed out, giving us some clues of the new-look design and proportions. We recently spotted a prototype hurling around the Nurburgring, and at first we thought it was a DB11. Aston Martin has said that it will […]