US rap artist 50 Cent is “doing fine” after being involved in a nasty rear-end crash in New York on Monday night. The rap star was being driven in his bulletproof Chevrolet Suburban at the time. According to reports, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway late on Monday […]
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Mazda signs off Renesis rotary engine production
After nine years of service, the Mazda RX-8 Renesis rotary engine production has ended. Mazda built the last unit on June 22 last week, as ever-tightening emissions laws make it very hard to continue on. The 1.3-litre twin-rotor engine has powered the Mazda RX-8 sports coupe since 2003, offering smooth […]
Noble M600 roadster rendering hints at production
Noble has revealed a rather intriguing rendering of a Noble M600 roadster. The company has said there are no immediate plans for such a model, but, in light of this image, it’s certainly something to ponder. In a recent Autocar report Noble boss Peter Boutwood said there are no plans […]
2012 Honda Civic Hatch now on sale in Australia
Honda has introduced the new 2012 Honda Civic Hatch in Australia. The model joins the just-updated 2012 sedan range, and is available in two trim levels; the VTi-S and VTi-L. Both showcase Honda’s latest design language, packaging a sleek, sporty and practical hatch into the styling. Honda says development of […]
2012 BMW X5, X6 M50d tri-turbo now on sale in Australia
BMW has announced a mid-life update for the 2012 BMW X6, and has launched the BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d tri-turbo-diesel M Performance models in Australia. Starting with the new M Performance range, the M50d models come with a 3.0-litre triple-turbo-diesel straight-six engine producing 280kW and a whopping […]
2012 Lexus RX 270, 350, 450h now on sale in Australia
Lexus has launched the new-look 2012 Lexus RX SUV range in Australia. The new lineup, including the RX 270, RX 350, and RX 450h, showcases Lexus’s fresh design language incorporating the spindle grille layout. Starting at the beginning of the range, the 2012 Lexus RX 270 is a brand new […]
2013 Lucra LC470 previewed in renderings
Niche sports car maker Lucra Cars has revealed early preview renderings of the 2013 Lucra LC470 lightweight roadster. The car is a facelifted version of a model that is already out. The power source hasn’t been confirmed, however, it is set to feature a Chevrolet 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine taken […]
Video: Lamborghini Aventador picked up and towed from taxi zone
The owner of a bright orange Lamborghini Aventador will have to collect their car from the pound after parking it in a taxi zone in Saint-Tropez in France recently. The hypercar was recently spotted being literally picked up and towed away. Sometimes the mega rich feel they have so much […]