The three-door Volkswagen Golf GTI will return to Australia later this year, albeit in a limited run of 150 cars, coinciding with the Mk7.5 update. Known as the Golf GTI Performance Edition 1, this model is distinguished by a standard limited-slip differential on DSG-equipped variants, along with a power boost. […]
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2017 Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo gets boost to 660Nm
Not happy with the power of your new Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo? A new model is being announced called the B4 S Bi-Turbo, as previewed at the Geneva motor show earlier this year. The S edition is based on the BMW 4 Series. More specifically, the 440i and its 3.0-litre turbocharged […]
2017 Ford Focus RS review (video)
The 2017 Ford Focus RS is a lot like the cool kid in high school. A bad boy image goes a long way towards boosting popularity and the RS’s recent notoriety surrounding its ‘Drift Mode’ function does not seem to have hurt it at all. Like the kid who smokes […]
2017 BMW 4 Series LCI on sale in Australia from $69,900
Following an international debut in January, BMW Australia has now announced pricing and lineup details for the 2017 BMW 4 Series LCI update. Three main model variants make up the Aussie range, spanning from the 420i, 430i, to the range-topping 440i. All are available in either two-door coupe, convertible, or […]
Nissan Patrol gets quad-turbo V8, insane 3000hp (video)
Some pretty gnarly Nissan Patrols have come out of the Middle East and we’ve showcased a handful of them already. There was a 1000kW black three-door that could hit 308km/h, and the R35 Godzilla-powered contraption that dusted off a Porsche 918 hybrid. We have a feeling this one might be […]
2017 Holden Trax LTZ review (video)
A new year, a new 2017 Trax for Holden, with the brand’s littlest SUV coming in for some nip-and-tuckery. A sleeker new corporate front end now adorns the mini crossover, which means it no longer resembles a swollen knee with gout. A significantly refreshed interior brings the Trax into line […]
2017 BMW M550i revealed; quicker, more efficient than M5
Following the debut of the new quad-turbo M550d yesterday, BMW has now unveiled the new M550i xDrive performance 5 Series, sitting as a stepping stone just beneath the M5. First thing’s first, the engine. It’s a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing an impressive 340kW and 650Nm, sent through an eight-speed automatic […]
More Kia Stinger details emerge, “to drive as good as it looks” (video)
Ahead of its domestic launch next month, Kia has further detailed specifications and safety features for its home-market spec Stinger (KDM?) in Korea, that will not be wearing a Kia badge. The Stinger will receive its own unique badging in the domestic market, while keeping Kia badging for the rest […]