A British tourist is set to return from a holiday in the United Arab Emirates with more than just an impressive tan after clocking up Dh175,000 (about AU$64,000) in speeding fines in a matter of hours in Dubai. According to reports, a 25-year-old British tourist rented a Lamborghini Huracan (like […]
Month: August 2018
Ferrari earnings rise 7% for Q2, sales slightly down
Ferrari has posted an impressive set of sales results in the second quarter of 2018, with earnings jumping by 7 per cent. Profit margins for the Maranello-based manufacturer also rose to 31.9 per cent, up from 29.4 per cent. Ferrari’s April-June quarter resulted in a 20-million-euro jump in earnings over the […]
2019 Hyundai Tucson now on sale in Australia from $28,150
Following the unveiling of Euro-spec 2019 Hyundai Tucson, the Australian arm is now announcing the updated model for the local market. It comes with a lightly revised design, new technology, and the diesel gets an eight-speed auto. As we reported last week, Hyundai is launching four main variant grades of […]
Italdesign Nissan GT-R50 hits the track for first time (video)
A new video has emerged of one of the most desirable cars currently in existence lapping the iconic Spa-Francorchamps GP circuit: the one-off GT-R50. The GT-R50 was first unveiled earlier this year, and is the result of a collaboration between Nissan and Italian design firm Italdesign. Both the GT-R nameplate […]
Maserati Levante GTS flagship confirmed for Australia
Maserati’s Australian post has confirmed an arrival date for its fire-breathing Levante GTS range-topping variant, set to go on sale in Australia in 2019. If you’re unaware of the stats, the Levante GTS certainly means business. It’s powered by a re-engineered and upgraded version of the Ferrari-derived 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 […]
2019 Toyota Corolla now on sale in Australia from $22,870
Toyota Australia has launched the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla, bringing in dynamic underpinnings, a fresh design, and all-new levels of standard technology. Three main variant grades are being launched, spanning from the Ascent Sport, SX, to the top ZR. All are available with either a petrol or petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, […]
Honda Civic Type R sets Hungaroring FWD lap record (video)
Honda has wrapped up its quest to dominate front-wheel drive lap records around the globe after its new Civic Type R set a blistering new time at the Hungarian ‘Hungaroring’ GP circuit. The latest record was set by former F1 world champion and current Super GT race driver Jenson Button, […]
Mazda Australia M Day back for 20th year, savings for new vehicles
Mazda Australia is having its annual “M Day” this Saturday, August 11, giving buyers the opportunity to take advantage of added value and special free servicing deals. This is the 20th year Mazda Australia will be putting together its M Day sale, and like previous events, it is for one […]