Peugeot has uncovered the rather stylish new 508 sedan, wagon, and RXH crossover. They get an updated design that’s more in line with the company’s latest theme, and new engines that boast the lowest emissions and best economy in their segment, according to Peugeot. The outgoing 508 was always a […]
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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS revealed; 9spd auto, ‘Multibeam’ headlights
The facelifted 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has been revealed, showcasing minor styling revisions, updated engines, a nine-speed auto transmission, and a set of revolutionary new Multibeam headlights. Australian market specifications are still yet to be announced, however, on an international scale the facelifted model now starts off with the CLS 220 […]
Audi wins 2014 Le Mans 1-2 finish, Toyota 3rd
Over the weekend Audi won the famous Le Mans 24 hour endurance race for the 13th time in 16 attempts. Two Audi R18 e-tron quattro race cars took the number 1 and 2 position on the podium
BMW M5 V10 beaten by a 3500Nm Kenworth W900 truck
You’d probably never believe it, but here’s a video of a Kenworth W900 truck racing and beating a previous-gen BMW M5 V10 in a 1/8 mile drag race. How? With a tuned turbo-diesel engine producing 1471kW and 3500Nm. Meanwhile, the M5 makes do with a 373kW V10 capable of 12-second […]
Mazda reveals new 1.5L turbo-diesel for next Mazda2
Mazda has revealed a new, super-efficient 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine that will make its debut in the next-gen Mazda2. The unit showcases advanced technologies and an impressive torque output. The 1.5-litre four-cylinder, called the SkyActiv-D, is a clean diesel motor that’s pressurised by a variable geometry turbocharger. Intake air flows through […]
MINI Cooper 5 Door station wagon revealed
MINI has revealed the all-new MINI 5 Door, which is essentially a station wagon version of the popular Cooper hatch. It’s based on the recently introduced 2014 Cooper. The new model promises to bring the same “superior driving fun” and efficiency of the regular Cooper, with the added convenience and […]
2014 Hyundai iLoad CRDi review (video)
Okay, so it’s no performance car. However, vans are a big part of motoring in Australia and all around the world. We thought we’d test out the 2014 Hyundai iLoad CRDi for you to see what kind of performance it offers. The iLoad is the second-best selling van in the […]
2014 BMW 520d Touring M Sport review (video)
If you were to pick a car for a 3800km trip of Europe, what would you pick? You want something super efficient but you also want something that’s ready to be flung around the Nurburgring…