A high-performance edition of the VF Commodore series II, due next year, is expected to showcase carbon fibre engine bay parts from Australian supplier Quickstep. According to a report by GoAuto, the local carbon fibre parts specialist has won a contract to supply up to 1000 parts next year. Chief […]
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Sergio Marchionne retracts bid on FCA and GM collaboration
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed he is no longer considering a possible merger with General Motors, four months after his initial proposal was rejected. In his first public comments regarding the merger, Marchionne confirmed that following the rejection from GM’s board in March, he is no longer pursuing […]
2016 Ford Focus LZ on sale from $23,390, arrives October
Ford has released full details, including pricing, equipment and specifications for the upcoming 2016 model year LZ Focus facelift, due in October. The mid-cycle upgrade sees a boost in standard features across the line, as well as a rationalisation of engine choices and models, which means the deletion of the […]
Volvo acquires Polestar, more performance models coming
Following a 19-year motorsport partnership, Volvo has acquired 100 per cent stake in fellow Swedish tuning house, Polestar. No financial details have emerged as of yet, but Volvo has confirmed the news and all current Polestar employees are now officially Volvo employees. The name Polestar will be used as the […]
2015 BMW X6 M actually laps Nurburgring in 8:20?
Modern SUVs really are becoming ‘multi-purpose’ vehicles. Need proof? The new BMW X6 M has reportedly just lapped the demanding Nurburgring in 8:20, which would make it as quick as a dedicated high-end sports car. Equipped with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 churning out 423kW and 750Nm, the new X6 M […]
Vauxhall launches VXR8 GTS, UK version of HSV GTS
Vauxhall in the UK has just announced the GTS version of its VXR8, effectively introducing the Aussie HSV GTS super sedan in Europe. Up until now the British GM arm only stocked the VXR8, which is essentially a rebadged and slightly revised version of our HSV Clubsport R8. The new […]
Video: Jaguar F-Type ‘SVR’ prototype spotted at Nurburgring
Jaguar has been spotted test driving a race-like performance version of the F-Type, believed to be the work of its SVR bespoke options division. Out on the Nurburgring, the prototype F-Type features a unique bodykit with aggressive aero features never before seen on a production model. There’s a separate wing […]
2016 Mazda BT-50 unveiled, production commences in Thailand
After being spotted in full about a month ago, Mazda has now jumped on the ‘new ute’ bandwagon and unveiled the 2016 BT-50. It will go up against the range of new and updated utes that are being launched this year. The model refresh is only a mild update, showcasing […]