Porsche Australia has announced pricing for the updated Porsche Cayenne which was revealed a couple of weeks ago. The starting price for the 2015 model is up $4100, however, the new hybrid is over $10,000 cheaper. Kicking off the range is the Cayenne Diesel, which starts at $104,700. Even with […]
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TRD enhancements for new Lexus NX announced
Toyota’s motorsport partner, TRD (Toyota Racing Development), has announced a factory-option sporty styling package for the all-new Lexus NX small SUV for the Japanese market. There’s no engine tuning in the package or anything like that. This is more about providing buyers with an option to personalise the NX and […]
Roseberg & Hamilton promote the Mercedes S 500 Hybrid
A Mercedes-Benz commercial is gathering momentum on YouTube, promoting the new S 500 Plug-In Hybrid. The advertisement tries to highlight the connection between Mercedes F1 technology and the technology used to develop the S 500. Team F1 drivers Nico Roseberg and Lewis Hamilton make an appearance in a mildly humorous […]
2015 Porsche Cayenne on sale in November, E-Hybrid2 confirmed
The new 2015 Porsche Cayenne will land in Australia in November, bringing improved efficiency, more equipment, and an updated design inside and out.
Porsche 918 Spyder does 0-333km/h
While we take pride in the fact we always perform 0-100km/h tests for all cars that we review, Sport Auto magazine in Germany is able to conduct mind-blowing tests such as 0-333km/h. As is the case with the publication’s latest video with the Porsche 918 Spyder. The 918 achieves 0-100km/h […]
Track-focused LaFerrari ‘FXX’ to develop 782kW – report
Last week the world was hit with confirmation of a track-focused LaFerrari ‘FXX’. We now hear word the special model will receive a decent boost in power. In standard form the LaFerrari hybrid hypercar is powered by a 6.3-litre V12 accompanied by an electric motor system, producing a combined output […]
Michelin Passion – We Are Racers, episode 3
Michelin tyres has released a new mini-documentary series through its enthusiast-focused Michelin Passion YouTube channel. The series, called We Are Racers, follows Porsche’s effort in GT racing. It’s now on its third episode. Episode 3 takes a look into some of the intense action that went on behind the scenes […]
Toyota Prius sets Nurburgring record (video)
The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has broken a lap record at the Nurburgring. Say what? Yep, the world’s most popular hybrid people’s car has set an economy record around the otherwise high-speed, vehicle-punishing Nordschleife in Germany. Toyota took a Prius Plug-in Hybrid, which is capable of running on electric power […]