Back in February, McLaren unveiled a brand new hybrid supercar called the Artura. The brand describes it as setting new standards for the supercar class, promising an unrivalled combination of throttle-response, acceleration and electric-only, zero-emissions capability. That first glance, which confirmed McLaren’s new MCLA platform and hybrid six-cylinder powertrain, teased […]
Day: 9 April 2021
2021 Porsche 911 GT3 ‘992’ now on sale in Australia
Porsche Australia has confirmed local details and prices of the new 992 series 2021 911 GT3, with deliveries expected to arrive in the second half of this year. For the Australian market, Porsche is packaging the GT3 with metallic paint, a lift system for the front axle, tinted LED headlights […]
Toyota GR Yaris Rallye officially launches in Australia
Toyota’s latest fiery little track monster, the GR Yaris Rallye, is officially ready for Australian buyers, complete with 200kW and a heap of performance tweaks over the regular GR Yaris. It’s called the GR Yaris Rallye, and it comes with some unique GR suspension tweaks, a limited-slip differential on both […]
Hyundai confirms new 8-speed DCT for Kona N, 280PS 2.0T
Hyundai has confirmed some more details of its upcoming Kona N high performance small SUV, including locking in the company’s latest 8-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission (DCT). It was always a given that the eight-speed would be used since the facelifted i30 N gets it. The transmission will offer a range […]
BMW global sales up 33.5% in Q1, up 11% in Australia
It looks like the auto industry around the world is starting to show good signs of recovery. BMW Group has just announced its first quarter sales are up 33.5 per cent, with growth reported in all major markets around the world. BMW Group, which includes MINI and Rolls-Royce, sold 636,606 […]