International spy photographers have spotted a virtually undisguised, almost production-ready Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R wagon prototype being punished around the Nurburgring, basically confirming such a model is getting very close to showrooms. The Volkswagen Golf R wagon, or Golf R Variant as it will be known in international markets, will […]
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Kia GT sports sedan on the way, set for 2017
Kia is set to launch a new sports sedan inspired by the Kia GT concept car in the next few years, becoming the South Korean company’s new halo model. Confirmation was apparently made to Kia dealers in the US during a special meeting in Las Vegas. It’s understood the new […]
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R on sale in Australia
The 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R update has been announced for Australia, sitting between the five-door Golf GTI and five-door Golf R. The model update gets a mild design tweak, engine tune revisions, and new on-board technologies. Starting with the design changes, Volkswagen has applied a modernised front bumper bar with […]
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan on sale in Australia from $28,990
Volkswagen Australia is introducing the 2015 Tiguan model update, which comes with more standard features, enhanced technology, sporty R-Line options, and a new 2.0 TDI diesel engine. There are four different engine and trim levels to choose from this time around, including the entry 1.4 TSI producing 118kW, to the […]
Grand Cherokee SRT & 300 SRT to be renamed ‘Trackhawk’
The future of the mighty Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT looked bleak earlier this year, as Chrysler said it would only give Dodge vehicles the SRT name in the future. However, we now hear the high-performance Chrysler 300 SRT8 and Grand Cherokee SRT may simply get a name change to Trackhawk. […]
Video: 2016 Ford Focus RS spotted with new front bumper
Ford has been spotted testing another prototype of the hot new 2016 Ford Focus RS, this time sporting a new front bumper bar which gives away some of its design. Until now all prototypes of the Focus RS we’ve seen have used a modified and heavily wrapped version of the […]
Special Operations Land Rover Defender to send off current gen
Jaguar Land Rover’s new Special Operations division is set to broaden its horizons with a new family of products. The first will reportedly be based on the humble Land Rover Defender heavy-duty 4×4. If you haven’t heard of the Special Operations division, it’s the company’s approach on in-house vehicle customisation, […]
Holden introduces Barina ‘Trio’ pack for CD hatch
Holden has just announced a new ‘Trio’ option pack for the Barina, combining three extras into one price for added value. The pack introduces Holden’s MyLink infotainment system to the Barina for the first time, allowing drivers to access the in-car digital radio apps such as Pandora, Stitcher, and TuneIn, […]