Renault Australia is set to launch the new 2012 Renault Megane R.S. 265 hot hatch. It’ll be available in three trim levels – Cup, Trophy, Trophy Plus – from August 28, replacing the already super-hot R.S. 250. As you might have guessed, the new model is powered by a 265hp […]
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2012 Maserati Quattroporte GT S update gets power boost
Maserati Australia has announced a mild model update for the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte GT S sports luxury sedan, adding the MC Sportline trim as standard. The update comes with more power and improved acceleration. Power comes from a 4.7-litre Ferrari-developed naturally-aspirated V8 engine, with figures boosted from 323kW to 331kW, […]
Video: E46 BMW M3 crashes into rocks – epic fail
There’s spirited driving, and then there’s just complete ignorance for road safety. This E46 BMW M3 crash shows how an inexperienced driver on an unfamiliar road can end very badly. In the hands of an incompetent driver who does not know the road, even one of the best driver’s cars […]
Bentley Mulsanne Convertible concept design sketches
Bentley has revealed a bunch of cool new sketches of the Bentley Mulsanne Convertible concept car it plans to unveil in the near future. The concept may spawn a production version if it is well received. The Bentley Mulsanne Convertible concept is being designed focusing on driver enjoyment. Engineers are […]
2013 Lexus LS 600h F Sport revealed with 327kW
Lexus has revealed the all-new 2013 Lexus LS 600h F Sport, which, Lexus boasts, is the company’s most powerful F Sport model ever made. The new model will make an official local debut at the Melbourne Cup Birdcage marquee in November. The Lexus LS 600h is the company’s most top-of-the-range […]
Volvo considering compact ‘MINI rival’ – report
According to a recent Automotive News report from Europe, Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby is considering adding a MINI rival to the company’s lineup. The car would also be pitched against cars such as the Audi A1. The smallest Volvo currently on sale is the Volvo C30 (T5 Polestar review here) […]
2013 Toyota Corolla revealed, Australian debut at Motor Show
Toyota in Japan has launched the all-new 2013 Toyota Corolla, showcasing sporty new styling in tune with the company’s latest design language. The new model is scheduled to debut in Australia in two months. Although it’s obviously not a performance car, the Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles of […]
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse SE revealed at Pebble Beach
Bugatti has revealed a unique new special edition Veyron at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event in the US called the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Special Edition (SE). Basically, the Vitesse SE showcases a new colour scheme which harks back to Bugatti’s racing history, matched with the epic performance […]