Australian drivers expect manufacturers to design cars that can do everything these days – whether it be carrying the full family, going off-road, being full of technology or carrying a heavy load. Today’s utes like the new Mitsubishi Triton can do all of the above. And to give it the […]
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2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport review (video)
Check out this sharp-looking sedan. It’s the new Hyundai Elantra Sport, and it’s ready to take on the small car market with spaciousness, packaging, and turbo power as its main attractions. Four variants are on sale in Australia, spanning from the budget-friendly Go, to the Active, and then the turbocharged […]
MSO announces High Downforce Kit for McLaren 570S
McLaren Special Operations (MSO) is up to its usual tricks, this time creating a “high downforce” kit for the Sports Series models. That is, the 570S and 570S Spider. Officially called the High Downforce Kit, or HDK, it’s a complete aerodynamics upgrade mainly for the rear end that includes an […]
Mercedes-AMG ‘M139’ 2.0T sets record 310kW output, for A45
We already kind of knew, but now Mercerdes-AMG has confirmed the outputs for the upcoming A 45 AMG super hatch. It will debut a newly-developed M139 engine. The unit is a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder that produces a record-breaking 310kW and 500Nm. This makes it the world’s most powerful four-cylinder production […]
BMW M Performance parts revealed for new M8
BMW seems to be in a habit of revealing new models and then very shortly after revealing the full range of M Performance parts. The stunning new BMW M8 is a perfect case in point. The BMW M8 and M8 Competition are the flagship performance variants for BMW’s showroom. But, […]
2019 Nissan Navara updates; Apple CarPlay, disc brakes, twin-turbo
Nissan has announced some updates for the 2019 Navara range in the UK, which could mean some updates are in store for the Australian model soon. One of the biggest changes is an added turbocharger for the base engine. As it stands the Navara has been available with a 2.3-litre […]
New Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake revealed
Looking to buy a fast practical wagon? This might be of interest. It’s the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake. It joins the recent A 35 hatch, sedan, and 4-door coupe. Like the others, the Shooting Brake is an intermediate performance model slotting below the upcoming CLA 45, which is […]
2019 Mazda BT-50 Boss special edition announced for Australia
Mazda is jumping on board the fashionable special edition pack for its flagship dual-cab ute, with the introduction of the BT-50 Boss edition. Based on the flagship GT variant, only slotting above due to unique features, the BT-50 is instantly recognisable thanks to its exclusive white and black colour scheme. […]