Jaguar’s long-awaited E-Pace compact SUV has broken cover, with a launch spectacle that even included a Guinness World Record. As the new vehicle was introduced to onlookers, stunt driver Terry Grant subjected the E-Pace to a 270-degree barrel roll, with a distance of 15.3-metres cementing it as a world record […]
Year: 2017
All-new Hyundai i30 Fastback unveiled, debuts new 1.6 diesel
The third variant in Hyundai’s third-generation i30 range has debuted in Europe, called the i30 Fastback. It brings a unique, sporty coupe-like design to the small car range. Like the i30 hatch and wagon, it was designed at Hyundai’s European design headquarters, overseen by design chief Thomas Burkle. In a […]
2018 Hyundai i30 N officially revealed; all-new hot hatch (video)
After much anticipation, Hyundai has finally unveiled the all-new (well, mostly new) Hyundai i30 N hot hatch. It showcases a range of custom performance highlights and sporty design details, over and above the regular i30. Based on the new i30, this is the first production car to be introduced by […]
2017 Mazda CX-5 gets IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick+’ safety award
The recently-introduced new Mazda CX-5 has picked up an important accolade in the US, in the form of a top safety award by the IIHS. Australia’s ANCAP program is yet to crash test the new model, but the previous model was awarded the full five stars. However, it seems the […]
2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR review (video)
Say hello to the most powerful, most dramatic, and fastest road-going F-Type currently offered in the showroom range. It looks fast, because it is fast. Very fast. With all-wheel drive, Jaguar is billing it as an “all-weather supercar”. Do we agree? Read on to find out. The SVR sits at […]
2017 Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R now on sale in UK, only 15 offered
More pictures have emerged of one of the last Australian-built HSV models to be sent to the United Kingdom, a Slipstream Blue VXR8 GTS-R. Just 15 examples will be sold under the Vauxhaull VXR8 GTS-R banner, ending a chapter which began with exports of the Vauxhall Monaro early last decade. […]
2018 Mercedes-AMG S 63 prototype spied, still testing on Nurburgring (video)
It seems Mercedes-Benz is still testing and honing the 2018 Mercedes-AMG S 63 out on the Nurburgring, with this prototype spotted just over a week ago. The prototype wears the same registration plates as a prototype from earlier in the year. Since then Mercedes has gone and unveiled the new […]
Audi Sport announces racy Performance Parts accessories for TT & R8
Looking for a bit more spice with your Audi TT or Audi R8? Audi Sport has just announced a range of racy accessories via its new Performance Parts catalogue. The latest Audi TT and R8 are already striking to behold, with their new-look hexagonal grille and squinted LED-infused headlights. But […]