The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the latest release from the iconic American 4×4 brand, debuting a host of new features and technologies while carrying over plenty of its traditional off-road character and capabilities. It was only about 10 years ago that the Jeep Grand Cherokee was one of the […]
Year: 2023
Bentley debuts Bathurst 12 Hour Continental GT S special editions
Bentley has taken the wraps off a pair of special-edition Continental GT S models that celebrate the company’s Continental GT3 racer that took out the 2020 edition of the Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race. The two Continentals in question have been commissioned by Bentley Sydney, to celebrate the local launch […]
Hennessey announces 2.9L H650 supercharger kit for GM 6.2 V8, up to 650hp
Everyone’s favourite Texan tuning house, Hennessey, has released a new supercharger kit for SUVs that use the GM 6.2-litre V8 powertrain, unlocking a 55 per cent power increase. The kit, known as the H650 package, is priced at US$27,950 – just under AU$40,000 – brings power figures for GM’s vehicles […]
GM announces US$918m powertrain investment, includes 6th-gen V8
The latest announcement from General Motors shows the auto giant is a long way from saying farewell to the V8 internal combustion engine, with more than US$900 million planned for investment into production lines pumping out V8s. More specifically, General Motors has announced US$918 million (about AU$1.3b) of investments into […]
BMW expands solid-state battery development, partners with Solid Power
BMW has announced a significant step in its aim to develop a solid-state battery pack for its battery-electric vehicles, with the expansion of a joint agreement with US company, Solid Power. Officially, BMW has expanded an already existing joint-agreement that adds a research and development licence atop Solid Power’s battery […]
2023 BMW M3 Cs unveiled, confirmed for Australia priced from $249,900
The new limited-edition BMW M3 CS will be arriving in Australia in the second half of 2023, with a lightweight focus, bespoke chassis setup and a significant power upgrade over the standard M3, making it the most dynamic M3 we’ve seen yet. Under the bonnet you’ll find the S58 3.0-litre […]
Cupra Leon prices cut by up to $1500 in Australia
Volkswagen performance sub-brand Cupra has announced some competitive new pricing figures for its Leon hatchback to try and retain interest in the segment as consumer trends move to SUVs. Starting at the entry end, the VZ variant sees a $1000 price reduction, to $51,990. It comes powered by a 2.0-litre […]
Alpina debuts its most powerful model yet with 466kW B5 GT
BMW tuning specialists and manufacturer (set to be owned by BMW), Alpina, has released its limited-edition take on the BMW 5 Series sedan and wagon, with the B5 GT. It boasts the company’s most powerful engine it has ever made for a road car. Alpina has been busy under the […]