It’s done it. The 2018 Honda Civic Type R has run the ultimate gauntlet in the performance car world, setting a new lap record at the Nurburgring. The production version stopped the clock in a blistering time of 7:43.80, cementing in a new lap record for a production front-wheel drive […]
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2017 Suzuki Swift arrives in Australia in June
Suzuki Australia has confirmed the next-generation, 2017 Swift will become available to local customers from June of this year. As confirmed in our Top 10 small cars coming in 2017 feature, the Swift’s current 1.4-litre unit will be replaced with a 1.0-litre ‘BoosterJet’ triple as found in the Baleno, with […]
2018 Buick Regal revealed, only sedan in GM Insignia/Commodore range
The three-box sedan version of the 2018 Buick Regal – which as many of you know is also our next Holden Commodore – has been unveiled in China. It’s the only market that will receive this body style. The rest of the world, including Australia and even the USA, will […]
Range Rover Velar SVR & convertible envisioned, showroom potential?
When the Range Rover Evoque was launched it became an instant success story for the company. The entry price into the Rangie club was now five figures, with the styling distilled into a smaller package. Victoria Beckham had her own special edition slathered in rose gold and Chinese companies infamously […]
2017 Volkswagen Golf R Mk7.5 on sale in Australia in August
Specifications and features for the Australian-bound 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Mk7.5 have been announced. It will come in as the quickest accelerating production Golf to hit our shores. Joining the recent Mk7.5 Golf range, the new Golf R is again the hottest of hot hatches. It features a 2.0-litre turbo […]
Fate of the Furious smashes box office debut record
The Fate of the Furious has set box office records for the biggest international debut of all time, grossing US$600 million during its opening over the Easter long weekend, with the film screening in over 63 countries and territories. It has beat out the $US529 million of Star Wars: The […]
Video: Range Rover Velar design & technology detailed
Range Rover’s swoopy new Velar, due to reach Australia by summer, brings sleek concept car looks to the SUV market, with dramatic front and rear LEDs, retractable door handles, sporty roofline with blacked-out pillars, huge wheels and a selection of Ingenium engines. We bought you full details last month, including […]
Video: Kia Stinger goes winter testing, shows drifting potential
The Kia Stinger could be the most anticipated car of 2017, with more interest in Australia than any other country in the world (according to Google Trends). The prospect of a 4.9-second 0-100km/h twin-turbo performance sedan for around $50,000 has many former Commodore SS and Falcon XR6 Turbo customers salivating, […]