Rental car giant Hertz has announced that the first batch of its Polestar 2 fleet are available for bookings in Australia as the company expands its EV rental lineup. We reported back in April that Hertz had placed a massive order of 65,000 units with Polestar over the next five […]
Year: 2022
Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets Nurburgring lap record, 7:33 (video)
Porsche has taken out the Nurburgring lap record for series-production electric car, clocking a lap in just 7:33.3. This surpasses the significantly more powerful Tesla Model S Plaid by around two seconds. The Taycan used for the lap record was a standard Taycan Turbo S. Well, it wasn’t quite showroom […]
New Zealand’s Rodin Cars unveils track-only FZERO; 1200hp and 700kg
There’s a new track-only special on the horizon and, surprisingly, it’s one of the very few you’ll find from a manufacturer here in the Southern Hemisphere thanks to Rodin Cars in New Zealand releasing stats on its all-new FZERO. To make things even more exciting, the headline stats are simply […]
2023 Hyundai Palisade review – Australian launch (video)
Hyundai’s biggest vehicle on sale in Australia, the Palisade, has been treated to a neat facelift for 2023, with updates providing a more refined drive experience as well as enhanced comfort and convenience inside. The Palisade has enjoyed decent success in Australia since it arrived in December 2020, accumulating around […]
Hyundai N Track Maps expanded to include more Australian circuits
Hyundai has announced its N Track Maps feature has been updated to include more Australian racing circuits, in a variety of configurations, as a no-cost option for eligible owners. Hyundai’s N Track Maps system first debuted in the Kona N as a complimentary data-logging system and convenient little lap timer. […]
2022 Audi RS 3 now on sale in Australia, priced from $91,391
The searing new 2022 Audi RS 3 has just arrived in Australia bringing clever drive tech and more features, and it’s available in sedan and Sportback hatch form. Most importantly, it continues on with its distinctive five-cylinder engine. It was originally revealed in July last year, but now it is […]
Mercedes-AMG ONE production finally starts after years of setbacks
It’s been a long, long time coming, but production of the epic Mercedes-AMG One – F1 racer turned road car – has finally begun, after first being revealed to the world back in 2017 and becoming a non-stop headache for the company. We reported last year that the Mercedes-AMG One […]
Autoart 993R revealed as tasteful restomod for the 993 Porsche 911
Autoart by Paul Stephens has taken the wraps off what it describes as the pinnacle of the 993 Porsche 911 with its stunning little 993R. It has received everything from a makeover to a completely revised powertrain and performance hardware. The company says that the original brief for the 993R […]