Performance car and driving fans will be happy to hear BMW Australia has just announced a price drop for the BMW M3 and M4 sports cars, as part of the 2015 ‘LCI’ model year update which lands locally in the fourth quarter. The BMW M3 now starts from $139,900, down […]
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Hyundai Santa Cruz ute production decision to come in November
Ute fans rejoice. It looks like another entrant is set to squeeze its way into an already diverse playground, with rumours suggesting Hyundai will confirm production of its Santa Cruz concept in November. Hyundai has expanded into several different market segments recently, including commercial vans, luxury cars and light trucks. […]
Ferrari F12 ‘Speciale’ to be the rumoured GTO, regular model line
Some more details are trickling through regarding Ferrari’s upcoming hypo version of the F12 Berlinetta, dubbed the F12 Speciale. It was previously thought to adopt a ‘GTO’ badge but now rumours are suggesting the stripped out track-ready monster will wear a Speciale badge like the lightweight version of the 458. […]
Hyundai Australia not offering small SUV for at least 2-3 years
Hyundai’s local arm isn’t set to launch a small SUV for around two or three years, effectively replacing the outgoing ix35 which is currently classed as a ‘small SUV’ by VFACTS. The Korean company is launching the new Tucson this week, which stands in as the replacement for the ix35. […]
2017 Toyota Camry to adopt new 2.0T engine – report
Toyota may soon ditch the 2GR-FE V6 engine used in its Aurion and overseas Camry V6 models, potentially using the 2.0-litre turbo engine first introduced in the Lexus NX 200t instead. This would see Toyota join a growing number of manufacturers using downsized turbo-petrol engines in lieu of larger V6s. […]
Mercedes-Benz ute to be proper premium vehicle, most expensive in class
Following confirmation earlier this year that Mercedes-Benz will be competing in the lucrative and expanding dual-cab ute segment, the company has shed more light on the upcoming vehicle. The company has indicated it will be more aligned with its premium passenger-car offerings, rather than its commercial range, according to Australian […]
2016 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe previewed
Mercedes-Benz has released some revealing teaser images of the upcoming C 63 AMG Coupe, based on the yet-to-be unveiled C-Class Coupe. As these images show, the prototype features noticeably pumped wheel arches over the regular C-Class to separate it further away and to give it a unique character. There’s also […]
2016 Lexus IS update revealed for USA, IS 300h gets 3.5L V6
The Lexus IS has undergone engine and specification revisions for the 2016 model year, with the big news being the addition of the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine first seen in the NX 200t. As previously confirmed, the 2.0-litre IS 200t will indeed replace the ageing 2.5-litre V6 of the IS 250 […]