This is the quickest-accelerating Ford production car available in Australia right now. Yes, the mighty Ford Focus RS has been an instant hit with Ford fans and hot hatch fans ever since it launched last year. What’s it like to drive? That’s what we’re here for. One of the best […]
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2017 BMW M550d revealed; quad-turbo, most powerful 6cyl diesel
BMW has revealed the new 2017 M550d performance diesel sedan with an insane four turbochargers on board, creating the world’s most powerful production six-cylinder diesel passenger car. The new M550d is based on the latest G30 5 Series, and is developed by BMW’s in-house tuning arm M Performance. It brings […]
For Sale: 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau, 51 of 86 built
A very rare and stunning 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau will go up for auction in the UK next month, at the Silverstone Auctions May Sale event. For 911 aficionados, the Turbo S Leichtbau is one of the most sought-after examples of the 964 era. Just 86 examples were […]
Mitsubishi launches SVP division with L200/Triton ‘Barbarian’
It seems Mitsubishi is now jumping on the ol’ Special Vehicle division bandwagon, announcing a unique Triton overseas called the L200 Barbarian SVP. The special edition coincides with the announcement of a new division within Mitsubishi called Special Vehicle Projects, and it has made its public debut at the 2017 […]
2017 Subaru WRX S-Edition now on sale in Australia
A new special edition 2017 Subaru WRX has now gone on sale in Australia, called the S-Edition. It features various STI highlights. For a $2350 outlay over and above the WRX Premium (from $45,140), you get a handful of goodies and some black painted BBS alloys. There is an assortment […]
2018 Buick Regal revealed, only sedan in GM Insignia/Commodore range
The three-box sedan version of the 2018 Buick Regal – which as many of you know is also our next Holden Commodore – has been unveiled in China. It’s the only market that will receive this body style. The rest of the world, including Australia and even the USA, will […]
BBR announces ‘stage 1’ turbo kit for ND Mazda MX-5 2L
Looking for a bit more zing from your ND Mazda MX-5? Renowned Mazda tuner BBR has just announced a stage 1 turbo package for the fun sports car. The stage 1 kit has been designed for the 2.0-litre engine option. In standard form the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder produces 118kW […]
2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI to receive 2.0-litre turbo from Golf?
We are getting excited about the next generation of supermini hot hatches; first with Ford’s announcement of a more powerful and efficient Fiesta ST, and now with news that the next Polo GTI could receive the larger 2.0-litre donk from its big brother. Auto Express reports the previous Golf GTI […]