Volkswagen has revealed the new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid just before its official debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. It becomes Volkswagen’s third plug-in hybrid model. Starting with the under-bonnet technology, power comes from a 1.4-litre TSI turbo four-cylinder producing 115kW. This is supported by an electric motor […]
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2015 Mitsubishi Mirage hatch on sale from $11,490
Mitsubishi Motors has just announced a new entry price for the 2015 Mirage, with the ES model now starting from $11,490. The new entry price makes the Mirage one of the most affordable new cars in Australia. Two models form the lineup; ES from $11,490, and LS from $12,990. Both […]
2015 VW Amarok ‘Dark Label’ special edition headed for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has just announced the factory-developed Amarok ‘Dark Label’ will hit our shores in 2015. The dark-themed model sports various interior and exterior changes, giving the German ute a somewhat sinister appearance. Two Dark Label models will be available; Highline TDI400 Selectable 4MOTION (six-speed manual), and TDI420TDI Permanent 4MOTION […]
Blue Honda Civic Type R concept set for Paris, new details
Honda has unveiled sketches of another Civic Type R concept that will head to the 2014 Paris Motor Show which begins on October 4. The carmaker has also confirmed new details for the hot hatch, stating that it will sport “unrivalled power” in comparison to previous Type R models such […]
Porsche 911 Carrera police car joins NSW Force
Porsche Australia’s partnership with the NSW Police Force is bringing out Australia’s first ever Porsche 911 police car to the roads. The community partnership with the NSW Force is now in its third year. The Porsche 911 is dressed in full blue and white police livery, with flashing lights on […]
McLaren 625C ‘Club’ announced for Asia Pacific
McLaren has revealed a new model called the 625C, which has been created specifically for the Asian market. It’s a toned down, more useable supercar based on the 650S. The company says the new model has been developed due to customer demand in the rapidly growing market region. It based […]
2015 Chevrolet Colorado Sport concept shows potential
Check out this for the ultimate weekend slash workhorse. It’s the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Sport concept which was unveiled at the State Fair of Texas earlier this week. There’s no denying the appeal of big, sporty 4×4 dual-cab utes. In Australia, the market segment is one of the most popular, […]
Jaguar XE Ingenium diesel specs confirmed, 3.7L/100km
Jaguar has released preliminary details on the new four-cylinder Ingenium engines which will be available in the upcoming Jaguar XE mid-size sedan. It will be the most efficient production Jaguar to ever hit the market. Two different engine tunes will be on offer, both in 2.0-litre turbo-diesel layout. The entry-level […]