It was kind of confirmed already, but Nissan has just handed out a more formal statement that confirms it will produce just 50 examples of the stunning Italdesign Nissan GT-R50 concept, following its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. The Nissan GT-R50 is designed by Italdesign […]
Year: 2018
Polestar 1 testing moves to driver experience validation
Development and fine-tuning of Polestar’s first bespoke model, creatively named the Polestar 1, continues. The latest area of assessment are chassis dynamics and driver experience, following crash testing with its carbon fibre body last month. Polestar says performance is more than just acceleration. It’s also the way the car feels […]
Lexus RC F Track Edition previewed before Detroit show debut
Lexus is planning to unveil what appears to be a hardcore track version of the RC F at the North American International Auto Show next month, called the RC F Track Edition. Only this teaser image has been sent out, along with a single sentence which pretty much says what […]
Renault ‘RS Performance’ enhancement parts announced
Renault is making its hot hatches even hotter with the introduction of some hardcore enhancement accessories, via a new sub-brand called RS Performance. The company is showcasing the potential with a couple of special Clio RS hatches. Think of it as like BMW’ M Performance parts or Toyota’s TRD accessories. […]
2018 Hyundai IONIQ review (videos) – Australian launch
Calm down, we know what you’re probably thinking. What’s this? Another eco car promising to change the world. Well, actually, no. And that’s the great thing about it. It’s just a regular car that just happens to have a super high-tech powertrain, with enough options available that mean you can […]
2019 Jeep Wrangler gets terrible 1-star NCAP safety rating
Those thinking about buying the new 2019 Jeep Wrangler might want to reconsider, as recent NCAP crash test results show extremely poor safety. So poor it was given a one-star safety rating. Before we go further, we need to point out the crash testing was conducted by the Euro NCAP […]
Jaguar I-PACE, Genesis G70 score 5-star ANCAP rating
The latest round of ANCAP crash test results have been handed out, with new models receiving the full five star safety rating. These include the fully electric Jaguar I-PACE, the hot new Genesis G70, and the latest Hyundai Santa Fe and Ford Focus. Firstly, the Jaguar I-PACE. This is an […]
2019 Suzuki Jimny Australian arrival confirmed; January 26
The compact SUV market segment is about to receive an exciting new go-getter, as Suzuki Australia confirms the all-new Jimny will go on sale locally on Australia Day. To the unpatriotic, that’s January 26. Originally unveiled in June this year, the 2019 Suzuki Jimny sports a tough and rugged design […]