The McLaren F1 successor (named the McLaren P12 in the industry) will apparently feature a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8. Even though the current, lower-spec MP4-12C offers the same layout, the P12 is set to be a significantly higher tune. CAR magazine in the UK is reporting the McLaren P12 will also […]
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MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster pricing for Australia announced
MINI has released pricing details for the new MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster micro machines. The two will launch locally later in February, in Cooper S and John Cooper Works guise. With just two models, and two variants of the models, the now-smallest MINI in the showroom lineup is promising […]
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti crash in Sydney, two injured
A serious Ferrari 612 Scaglietti crash has occurred in Sydney’s south-west, involving two pedestrians. Two women were taken to hospital with serious spinal and leg injuries. The accident occurred in Lidcombe on Monday night at around 9pm. The 25-year-old driver of the 397kW V12 Ferrari lost control and collided with […]
Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG to feature AWD 250kW 2.0-litre turbo – report
BMW has the 1 M Coupe, Audi has the RS 3, and so what does Mercedes-Benz have? The upcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG. Well, not yet, but potentially some time in the next two years. That’s right, Mercedes-Benz and AMG are about to step into the ring with the more […]
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI V8 in Australia mid-2012
Audi Australia is introducing the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI V8. This is the drop-top version of the R8 which was, up until now, only available with the 5.2 FSI V10. Audi says the new addition to the lineup will be only available by special order. It comes with a […]
2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe – Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG rival on the way
BMW is planning a 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe to rival the Mercedes-Benz CLS 65 AMG. Spy photographers from around the world have caught prototypes out on the streets testing. (rendered speculation only, by 6post.com) The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, only unveiled last month, is a new four-door coupe […]
Lexus LF-LC to spawn two new coupes – report
A production version of the stunning Lexus LF-LC could be on its way as Lexus tries to claw back sales and regain top position as USA’s most popular premium marque. Last year, BMW and Mercedes-Benz overtook Lexus (in that order) for top position in terms of annual sales. Lexus sold […]
Volvo S60 Polestar launched in Australia, just 50 examples
The Volvo S60 Polestar has landed in Australia. Due to high demand, Volvo Australia has decided to import just 50 of these sort-after performance sedans to include in the local lineup. Polestar is a Volvo tuning specialist renowned for developing performance packages for various Volvo vehicles – from light engine […]