With the latest round of ultra-hypercars from Porsche (918), McLaren (P1), and Ferrari (LaFerrari) embracing cutting-edge hybrid technology, you could be forgiven for thinking the days of high-maintenance, highly-strung thoroughbreds are over. Think again. A blue LaFerrari left exposed, kerbside on the streets of Paris is a spectacle unto itself, […]
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Toyota benchmarking previous Porsche 911 GT3 for new Supra?
Toyota engineers have been spotted at the Nurburgring testing a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, potentially getting down some benchmarks in the development of its upcoming Supra revival. An image has appeared on renowned Nurburgring enthusiast website BridgeToGantry, spotting the Porsche apparently owned by and/or under the control of Toyota. It […]
2016 Toyota Camry RZ on sale in Australia from $28,490
Back by popular demand, Toyota Australia is reintroducing the sporty Camry RZ to the local lineup, bringing the usual darkened highlights to the humble sedan. The latest edition is based on the new Camry Altise. Instantly recognisable features include the 18-inch alloy wheels in black, low profile sports tyres, twin […]
Polestar Volvo XC90 T8 is the most powerful Volvo ever
Welcome to Volvo’s most powerful production vehicle it has ever made. Interestingly, it’s an SUV. Yep, it’s the Polestar option package for the new Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. The latest XC90 T8 was already the most powerful production car Volvo had ever made. But with the help of in-house […]
2017 Maserati Quattroporte facelift gets improved aero, expanded lineup
Maserati has updated its flagship model, the Quattroporte, with the introduction of two new trim levels for the high-end sedan. Three and a half years since the introduction of the sixth generation Quattroporte VI, it has received a significant update from Maserati. There’s an aggressive new front fascia, vertical chrome […]
Mercedes unveils world’s first plug-in hybrid hydrogen vehicle: GLC F-Cell
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the world’s first plug-in hybrid fuel cell vehicle, based on the GLC SUV. It’s called the GLC F-CELL, and it’s seen as a precursor to a revolutionary new model that will soon join the production car lineup. The world-first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell technology is an exercise […]
New-look 2017 Renault Clio revealed, updated tech
Renault has unveiled the facelifted 2017 Clio, complete with a redesigned look, new engines and more technology inside. Joining the existing engine range, Renault is introducing a new 1.5dCi 110 diesel and ATCe 120 petrol, which will be available with a six-speed manual transmission. This gives Renault one of the […]
2018 Mercedes GLE ‘W167’ spotted, getting new MHA platform (video)
Mercedes-Benz has been briefly spotted test driving a prototype version of the all-new GLE. This will be the replacement to the current GLE which was essentially a facelift brought in to introduce the new name. The GLE-Class is the new M-Class, following the company’s latest naming philosophy whereby the SUVs […]