The 2018 Hyundai i30 is the brand’s latest bid to dominate one of the most competitive market segments in Australia; small hatches. While Hyundai’s reputation has improved overall, to the point where the i30 routinely tops Australian sales charts, there remains a minority of badge snobs who didn’t get the […]
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2018 Renault Megane R.S. engine spied, looks like 1.8
Yet another image of the 2018 Renault Megane R.S. has leaked out, showing and essentially confirming what appears to be Renault’s 1.8 TCe unit. There’s been plenty of speculation regarding Renault Sport’s direction on powerplant options for the new hot hatch, with most suggesting it will get the company’s new […]
2018 Renault Megane R.S. leaks out again, more revealing
More images of the 2018 Renault Megane R.S. have hit the web, revealing more of the body design before its official debut at the Frankfurt show next month. We’ve seen a few angles of the new model now. This latest set seems to show a finished example sitting somewhere within […]
2017 Toyota Prado Altitude review (video)
SUVs are fast-becoming the staple mode of transport for families, and the most staple of all is arguably the Toyota LandCruiser Prado. To help freshen its appeal Toyota Australia has introduced the Altitude special edition. Toyota Australia is enjoying big sales this year, as usual, and the Prado is keeping […]
2017 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition for Australia, adds Quaife LSD
Hot hatch fans will be excited to hear there’s a new edition of the road-ripping Ford Focus RS coming to Australia in November, adding more hardcore components to the all-wheel drive monster. Firstly, the special edition doesn’t pack any more power. It retains the usual 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that […]
BMW i8 Protonic special editions announced in Australia
A special edition BMW i8 has been announced called the Protonic. And a limited number have been locked in for Australia. These bring a range of unique trimming and cosmetic changes to the already awe-inspiring sports car. The BMW i8 is the company’s latest flagship coupe, marketed under its iPerformance […]
Kia Australia confirms Stinger twin-turbo V6 price: from $48,990
Kia Australia has finally confirmed pricing for the highly anticipated Kia Stinger, including the high-performance twin-turbo GT flagship. As we already know, the Kia Stinger will be Kia’s first proper sports car, competing in the mid-size sedan segment. All models in Australia will be rear-wheel drive, although all-wheel drive will […]
2018 Skoda Octavia RS now on sale, RS 245 coming in November
The MY2018 Skoda Octavia RS is now on sale in Australia, bringing an updated design to the VW MQB-based mid-sizer, powered by grunty petrol and diesel engine options. Skoda has implemented Volkswagen’s higher-output 2.0-litre turbo-petrol for the new model, which develops 169kW and 350Nm. This is through either a six-speed […]