MINI says it has wrapped up an intensive round of testing for the latest MINI John Cooper Works race car, which will compete at the 24-hour endurance race at the iconic Nurburgring this weekend. The company says the Bulldog Racing MINI John Cooper Works has survived a “baptism of fire” […]
Year: 2022
Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition revealed, confirmed for Australia
Hot hatch fans will be excited to hear Hyundai Australia has secured 180 units of the just-revealed i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition, out of a global production cap of just 800 units. Yep, the name is clunky and seems like it’s mocking itself, but either way, we all love a […]
Ferrari Purosangue spotted again, wears production body? (video)
Ferrari has been spotted testing a prototype version of its highly-anticipated Purosangue SUV, ahead of production commencing later this year and deliveries starting in 2023. There’s a lot riding on the Purosangue, which translates from Italian to mean ‘thoroughbred’, given it is the company’s first-ever SUV. It will have to […]
Kia Australia adds GT-Line Hybrid variant to Sorento lineup
Kia has introduced a hybrid powertrain option for the Sorento SUV lineup in Australia, helping the Sorento become the only vehicle available in Australia with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid options. The Kia Sorento hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) comes in GT-Line specification only, and in both FWD and […]
2022 Peugeot 508 GT Hybrid review (video)
The 2022 Peugeot 508 GT is already a sleek bit of gear, and quiet desirable in the shrinking world of executive fastback/sedans. Now, Peugeot offers a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version which should draw in more buyers while securing the sedan’s future. Peugeot Australia recently introduced two all-new PHEV models, based […]
Meet the 662kW BRABUS 900, based on Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600
Fancy a luxurious lounge room that can rocket from 0-100km/h in just 4.2 seconds? As it turns out, BRABUS might have something for you, called the 900, based on the latest Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600. That’s right, BRABUS is back with another insane creation, this time stretching the GLS 600 platform […]
C8 Corvette ZR1 getting 850hp 5.5TT V8, electrified AWD coming
Excitement is stirring for the release of the C8-generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 after a prototype was spotted during testing at a General Motors proving ground, signalling that the company is nearing production of the Corvette’s ultimate form. The news comes from Muscle Cars & Trucks who says that their “bulletproof […]
Volvo global sales down 20% in 2022 first quarter, revenue up 8%
Volvo has escaped the first quarter of 2022 relatively unscathed, in spite of the fact deliveries were down by as much as 20 per cent as component shortages continue to hamper production in the industry. The news comes as Volvo releases its financial results for Q1, 2022, reporting an 8 […]