The flagship version of the 2018 Holden Commodore, which will be imported from Germany, has broken cover with sports styling and a V6 AWD powertrain. The Commodore VXR will sit atop the tree, replacing the SS as the sports-flavoured flagship. Instead of a rear-wheel drive, 304kW V8 muscle car, the […]
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Holden Equinox (Captiva replacement) previewed, 188kW turbo confirmed
More details about Holden’s long overdue Captiva replacement, the Equinox, have emerged, with a new 188kW engine confirmed that might give it a distinct advantage in the segment. The 2.0-litre, 188kW/353Nm turbo unit will also be seen in the 2018 Commodore and will make the Equinox the second-most powerful offering […]
2020 Ford Bronco to be powered by V6 EcoBoost – rumour
If a report from a US website is to be believed, the 2.7-litre, 242kW EcoBoost V6 could be headed for the next Ranger and, potentially, Everest. The revelation comes from Gear Patrol, having allegedly spoke to an anonymous Ford engineer, confirming details about the upcoming US-market Bronco, also shedding light […]
Jaguar XJ220 digitally remastered – worthy successor?
A young designer has envisioned a successor to Jaguar’s most grandiose production supercar ever, the XJ220. If Jaguar were to ever revive the model, this is what it could look like. Its long, wide and sleek form captured many imaginations at the 1988 British Motor Show, where it it was […]
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII leaked online
The new Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII, scheduled to be unveiled on July 27, has leaked only early via what appears to be an official digital brochure. Pictures, first published by Auto Home, show the front end, side and interior and clearly detail some of the changes we can expect in the […]
Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute unveiled, 190kW V6 flagship confirmed
The highly-anticipated Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute has finally been unveiled in production form, ahead of its Australian introduction in 2018. This is Mercedes-Benz’s first attempt at the popular and very demanding dual-cab ute class, and so it probably comes as no surprise the Stuttgart-based company turned to one of its partners […]
BMW M2 allocation increased in Australia, strong demand for M cars
BMW Australia is announcing a boosted allocation of the muscly M2 sports car for the local market, stamping our position as the most popular BMW M market in the developed world. The share of BMW cars and BMW M cars in Australia is now 6.1 per cent, which, according to […]
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 laps Nurburgring in 7:13.90 (video)
Sport Auto magazine from Germany has punted the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 around the Nurburgring in a dashing lap time of 7:13.90. At this lap time, the Corvette Z06 becomes one of the quickest production sports cars to ever lap the circuit, even putting a few supercars to shame. It […]