The next-generation Audi RS 5 has bowed at the Geneva motor show, swapping 4.2-litre V8 power for a more efficient boosted 2.9-litre V6 twin-turbo. Power matches its predecessor at 331kW, but torque increases by 170Nm to 600Nm, available much lower in the rev-range at 1900-5000rpm. The outgoing naturally aspirated screamer […]
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2018 Honda Civic Type R debuts, on sale in Australia Q4
The veil has lifted on the 2018 Honda Civic Type R, giving us a clear look at what Honda’s ultimate hot hatch and former Nurburgring record holder has to offer. Any rumours of an automatic via CVT or dual-clutch gearbox are for now quashed as the sole transmission on offer […]
Ruf reinvents the CTR Yellowbird with 2017 CTR
If you’re a driving enthusiasts, chances are, you’ve watched Stefan Roser dance the Nurburgring while piloting what can only be described as a 350kW drift machine about a thousand times on YouTube. Remember that Ruf CTR Yellowbird? There’s now a new one out, as reported yesterday. Yep, this machine may […]
Volkswagen Arteon revealed as sporty new Passat CC
Following a bunch of teaser images, Volkswagen has unveiled the new Passat CC, called the Arteon, in the lead up to its Geneva motor show debut this week. The Arteon is a five-door coupe-style model to slot in above the Passat. It offers seating for five passengers, unlike the previous […]
Lamborghini Huracan Performante officially revealed
Lamborghini has lifted the veil on the Nurburgring record-setting Huracan Performante. This is the new lighter weight, track-focused version of the Huracan. Coming in as the successor to the Gallardo Superleggera, the new Huracan Performante is 40kg lighter than the regular model thanks to a number of forged carbon fibre […]
2016 Paris Motor Show highlights (mega gallery)
The 2016 Paris Motor Show is in full swing once again. Every two years, the city of love is swarmed with automotive press clamouring to see the concept and production cars of tomorrow. This year was a crucial turning point for many manufacturers, who declared that electric power will be […]
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class debuts at LA Auto Show
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is officially being unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. The launch of this car creates a new sub-brand that “melds the perfection of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the exclusivity of Maybach”. The luxury car will be available in two models; the Mercedes-Maybach S 500 and […]
Lexus LF-C2 concept to debut at Los Angeles Show
Lexus has announced it will debut its LF-C2 concept at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. The open-top concept model is likely to be a preview of the RC and RC F convertible, however the Japanese manufacturer isn’t revealing too much at this stage. Prior to its world premiere at […]