The tenth-gen 2018 Honda Accord will launch in the U.S. later this year, with a local launch expected to follow shortly thereafter. It will come with three new engine options including two turbo units. The car signals a change in direction for the nameplate, which is currently available with a 2.4-litre, […]
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Lexus LC 500 & 500h on sale in Australia from $190,000
The stunning new Lexus LC coupe goes on sale in Australia this week, introducing an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission, and debuting a number of high-end technologies and a striking new design. As spotted in Australia by PerformanceDrive recently, the new LC slithers into the grand coupe class with a beautiful, […]
Maserati Levante getting hybrid tech from Chrysler Pacifica
Not even exotic car manufacturers are exempt from emissions regulations, which are tightening further as the years pass. Like Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, Maserati will have its own plug-in hybrid soon, in the form of the Levante SUV. Since the PHEV is only expected to account for six per […]
Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar powertrain revealed
It’s been in the making for a little while now but here we see the first real teasers of the upcoming Mercedes-AMG hypercar, dubbed Project One. The German brand has shown off the epic car’s powertrain system, in the flesh, at the Nurburgring 24hr event which took place over the […]
2018 Toyota Camry unveiled in JDM-spec, with TRD & Modellista
The JDM-spec 2018 Toyota Camry has been revealed, shedding some light on the car that will replace today’s Altona, Victoria-assembled Camry and Aurion. Revealed earlier this year in US-market trim at the Detroit Motor Show, the Japanese version is ostensibly similar to that vehicle, save for a few minor differences […]
Top 10 best new cars for Uber drivers
Uber is on its way to take over the taxi industry in most capital cities, and is now extending to the smaller cities and towns. We have to admit, it is a great technology, giving car owners (with some spare time) the opportunity to generate a bit of extra income […]
BMW i3 Carbon Edition announced in Netherlands
A svelte new special edition of the BMW i3 has been revealed overseas, called the Carbon Edition, with a delicious appearance package and some extras. BMW’s i3 city car is revolutionary in so many ways. It is all-electric or it can be had with a boot-mounted range-extender, plucked from the […]
McLaren P1 LM going for the Nurburgring lap record? (video)
A McLaren P1 LM has been spotted flogging around the Nurburgring in Germany, potentially aiming to set a new record for a production car. Although the standard P1 GTR isn’t actually road legal, McLaren’s long-time motorsport partner, Lanzante Motorsport, has helped design road-legal conversion kits. It’s believed this example here […]