McLaren has released a video of the new McLaren 12C Spider, showcasing its track performance and its drop-top roof function. The exceptional footage was taken using cinema-quality RED camera technology. The new drop-top version of the MP4-12C uses the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine as the coupe, producing 460kW of […]
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Subaru BRZ, Hyundai i30 awarded five-star ANCAP safety
Despite not actually being on sale in Australia yet, the Subaru BRZ has been tested by ANCAP in its latest round of evaluations, and has earned the full five-star rating. The BRZ joins the company’s all-five-star showroom lineup. The Subaru BRZ comes with dual front, side, head, and knee airbags […]
Toyota planning a sports EV with a manual transmission
Almost all electric vehicles (EVs) currently on the market feature a straight-through drive transmission. Rumour has it Toyota is working on a new fully electric production sports car incorporating a manual transmission. This would be one of the first for the industry, allowing sports car enthusiasts to enjoy clicking through […]
Volvo XC40 prototype spotted undisguised, again
More images of the jumped up SUV version of the new V40 Golf-rival have surfaced online. The Volvo XC40 prototype appears to be wearing no camouflaging at all, giving us a full preview of the upcoming model. The Volvo V40 is set to be a bit of a game-changer in […]
2012 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe now on sale in Australia
BMW has launched the super-sleek 2012 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe in Australia. The four-door coupe is a direct rival to the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, and is available in one variant; the BMW 640i Gran Coupe. Featuring BMW’s renowned 3.0-litre TwinPower turbo inline six-cylinder engine, the 640i produces 235kW of power […]
2012 Holden Colorado awarded five-star ANCAP safety
The all-new 2012 Holden Colorado crew cab has just been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating, joining an exclusive list of 4×4 utes that offer this level of safety. Just three different 4×4 utes on the market at the moment offer five-star safety; the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50, and […]
2015 Nissan 370Z to be lighter and more fuel efficient – report
Development has begun on the 2015 Nissan 370Z, with word coming through saying that it will be lighter in weight than the current model and more fuel efficient. Making a vehicle lighter usually results in better fuel economy, however, according to a recent Inside Line report, Nissan could go a […]
2014 Maserati Quattroporte patent images found
Patent images of the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte have been found, showing some detail of the new body styling including headlights and bumper bars. According to reports, these images were apparently filed at the European Patent Office. The basic black and white drawings give us an indication of the proportions of […]