McLaren is apparently developing a shooting brake version of its latest supercar. Yes, a McLaren MP4-12C shooting brake, designed to take on the Ferrari FF. It all sounds a bit far-fetched; essentially, a McLaren wagon. But when you think about it, the Ferrari FF does sit in the market on […]
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2012 Lotus Elise Club Racer on sale in Australia
Lotus has announced the 2012 Lotus Elise Club Racer; a lighter weight track-focused version of the already ready-to-race Elise. Only a limited number will hit the market, with prices starting at $68,990. The Lotus Elise has been on sale now for well over 10 years. It has been updated and […]
Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe (CLC) revealed before Transmission LA
Images of the new Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe have been leaked ahead of its official debut set for the Transmission LA: AV CLUB art and music festival. The four-door coupe is the basis for an upcoming production model, potentially called the CLC-Class or CLA. Mercedes-Benz is planning to launch a […]
Audi agrees to buy Ducati for 860 million euros – UPDATE
Audi has apparently agreed to buy Italian sports motorbike maker Ducati for a sum of 860 million euros (approximately AU$1.085 billion). There were reports floating around speculating the idea, but now it seems Volkswagen Group has taken the plunge. It was previously thought Mercedes-Benz’s sport car subsidiary AMG was interested […]
Audi Q3 RS Concept revealed ahead of Beijing debut
Audi has revealed the Audi Q3 RS Concept ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Beijing Auto show, starting April 23. Although there’s no concrete plans for production, the concept is expected to inspire an upcoming showroom model. Featuring a powertrain borrowed from the Audi TT RS Plus, the […]
2012 Holden Colorado prices announced, on sale mid-2012
Holden has announced prices and details on the new 2012 Holden Colorado ahead of its launch halfway through this year. Prices will start at $26,990 for the base 4×2 model, which is around $1500 cheaper than the existing model, and up to $51,990 for the flagship LTZ. The 2012 range […]
Porsche Macan ‘Turbo’ flagship to get 276kW (370hp) V6
Details of the upcoming Porsche Macan ‘junior Cayenne’ SUV are emerging, including specifications on variants, with a range-topping Turbo version packing 276kW (370hp). The Porsche Macan will be Porsche’s answer to the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in terms of size, although it will likely be a bit smaller/sportier with […]
2012 Toyota Aurion on sale, more fuel efficient and lighter
Toyota Australia has launched the new second-generation 2012 Toyota Aurion. The new model gets a styling overhaul, improved fuel economy, and a lighter and larger platform. The 2012 Toyota Aurion is available in five trim variants; the AT-X, Prodigy, Presara, Sportivo, and Sportive ZR6. Toyota is emphasising that none of […]