Renault Australia has made some updates for the introduction of the MY2019 Captur, introducing the latest 1.3 turbo engine across the auto range. It replaces the 1.2 turbo. The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine was first introduced with the S-Edition late last year. It produces 110kW and 250Nm, and comes connected […]
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2019 Suzuki Vitara Series II review – Australian launch
It’s one of the most humble SUVs on the market, yet it has more than a few tricks up its sleeve to take down plenty of rivals. And now it’s been updated. Welcome to the 2019 Suzuki Vitara, the series II. While sampling the new Suzuki Jimny at the Melbourne […]
2020 BMW M3 ‘G80’ to come in RWD/AWD, up to 373kW
While the new G20 BMW 3 Series (below) has well and truly debuted (arrives in Australia in March), details of the fire-breathing 2020 M3 are yet to be officially announced. It appears some details have leaked and made their way onto the web. According to a post on the renowned Bimmerpost forums, […]
Lexus LC 500 vs Porsche Boxster GTS: $200k sports car comparison
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Before you get all up in arms about the fact these two aren’t strictly spec-for-spec rivals that shouldn’t be compared, let us explain. Basically, if you’re in the market for a high-end sports car, perhaps you’re going through a mid-life or three-quarter-life crisis, and you have […]
G-Power develops impressive tune for BMW M850i
Renowned BMW tuner G-Power is up to its usual tricks. This time focusing its attention on the spanking new BMW M850i grand touring coupe. In factory form the new M580i already sports a powerful new 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that churns out 390kW and 750Nm. However, G-Power has seen this and […]
2018 Nissan Juke Nismo RS review (video)
Welcome to the third Nismo model in Nissan’s Australian lineup. It might not hold as much street cred as its brothers, namely the 370Z Nismo and the mighty GT-R Nismo. But make no mistake, the Juke Nismo RS is pitched as a pretty serious contender in the increasingly popular small […]
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition announced
TAG Heuer and Aston Martin have teamed up to create a special edition version of the DBS Superleggera. And yes, it comes with a free wrist watch. The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition is coated in Monaco Black paint which gives the grand tourer a sinister character. This […]
2019 BMW Z4 on sale in Australia in April from $84,900
BMW Australia is getting ready to launch the all-new Z4, today confirming initial prices and specs before its local arrival in April. Three variants will go on sale here, spanning from the sDrive20i, sDrive30i, to the top M40i performance variant. All come with a turbo engine, rear-wheel drive and an […]