HSV is announcing a new special edition version of the SportsCat, called the SportsCat R. It comes in at the perfect time, as more and more dual-cab 4×4 utes hit the market in special edition form. The HSV SportsCar R is based on the flagship SportsCat+, only it comes dressed […]
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Chevrolet Cruze Sport6 SS concept shows hot hatch promise
It’s a pity the Holden Cruze hatch isn’t still offered in Australia, because this concept certainly looks promising. It’s called the Chevrolet Cruze Sport6 SS concept, and it has just been unveiled at the Sao Paulo motor show in Brazil. Borrowing the ‘SS’ badge from the Camaro, the Cruze Sport6 […]
BMW M8 development almost complete, over 440kW confirmed
Development of BMW’s new flagship model, the BMW M8, is almost complete following the international launch of the new 8 Series. It’s set to come in as the most powerful production BMW ever. At this stage BMW M hasn’t confirmed the final specifications, but says it will come powered by […]
2019 BMW X1 & X2 on sale in Australia, price cuts of up to $3700
BMW Australia is announcing some updates for the X1 and X2 SUV range, with some price cuts for some models, and boosted value and equipment levels across the board. These come in as the 2019 update. Four variants of the X1 make up the range, spanning from the sDrive18i, sDrive18d, […]
Dahler develops upgrades for BMW X4 M40i & M40d
Swiss tuning company Dahler Design & Technik has come up with a neat upgrade package for the new BMW X4 M40i and M40d, including power boosts for the engines. Starting with the motors. Dahler has devised a tune-up for the M40i’s 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline six engine. In standard form the engine develops […]
BMW M2 Competition & M5 Competition arrive in Australia
The BMW M2 Competition and M5 Competition have touched down in Australia, coming in as the new flagship variants. In the case of the M5 Competition, it comes in as the most powerful production vehicle ever offered by BMW. Starting with the M2 Competition, this is being offered in two […]
McLaren Senna GTR in the works, insane track-only model
We bet you didn’t think it was possible but McLaren is planning to introduce an even more track-ready version of the Senna, called the Senna GTR. A teaser image has been handed out to give us all a taste of what to expect. Unlike the regular Senna which is road-legal […]
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR sets Nurburgring lap record (video)
Porsche is reclaiming the Nurburgring lap record for a road-legal vehicle, using a 911 GT2 RS MR to clock an incredible lap time of just 6:40.3. This is the quickest-ever lap for a road-legal vehicle. It can’t really be regarded as the fastest production car as the GT2 RS in […]