Although it’s not really our thing, the ultra fuel-efficient vehicle, Nissan Australia has announced the all-electric Nissan LEAF will kick off at $51,500 when it launches in June. It will be the second fully electric vehicle to go on sale in the country, behind the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. It doesn’t come […]
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Donkervoort D8 GTO with Audi TT RS engine revealed
Dutch sports car maker Donkervoort has revealed its latest creation called the Donkervoort D8 GTO. It uses an Audi TT RS 2.5-litre howling five-cylinder engine. Imagine a very lightweight car, around 700-750kg in this instance, powered by arguably one of Audi’s best modern day engines. That’s exactly what Donkervoort thought when […]
TRD Toyota GT 86 upgrade package revealed
A TRD Toyota GT 86 upgrade kit has been revealed online. It features uprated wheels and brakes, a new bodykit, and tuned suspension over the normal GT 86 variant. Specific details on this car are a little scarce at this early stage, we don’t know if it’s a designated TRD […]
Lexus concept second teaser released ahead of Detroit Show
Lexus has released a second teaser of its all-new Lexus concept it plans to unveil at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. Like the first teaser, not much is revealed in terms of major exterior designs. The interior on the other hand, presents a very […]
Hyundai i30 turbo hot hatch three-door under consideration
Hyundai is said to be discussing plans for a new 2013 Hyundai i30 turbo hot hatch which will reportedly be based on the upcoming i30 three-door set for later in 2012. In a recent Autocar report in the UK, Hyundai Europe boss Allan Rushforth confirmed Hyundai is talking about such […]
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS turbo unveiled
Chevrolet has unveiled the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS turbo ahead of its official unveiling set for the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in just a few weeks. Bringing a bit of zing to the compact hatch, the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS turbo features a 1.4-litre Ecotec turbocharged […]
Citroen DS1 Fiat 500 rival on the way – report
Citroen’s sporty ‘DS’ range could be about to welcome a new model; a Citroen DS1. It’s set be a pint-sized model made to compete in the compact sports car market with the likes of the Fiat 500 and Audi A1. (concept speculation only) According to a recent AutoBild report in […]
2012 Volvo V40 teaser revealed
An early teaser image of the new 2012 Volvo V40 – C30 replacement – five-door hatch has been revealed online. The V40 will rival the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series hatch. Little details of the new model have been found with the image, but it is […]