Following a teaser last week, Lexus has now lifted the veil on the new LS 500 F Sport package, adding a distinct spice to the luxury limousine. As Lexus fans will be happy to tell you, the company offers a sporty F Sport option package on all variants in the […]
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MY18 Hyundai Tucson gets new 2.0L, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
The MY2018 Hyundai Tucson has been announced in Australia, bringing in some technology updates and a revised powertrain. In terms of the technology side of things, the MY18 Tucson now comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity as standard across the four-tier lineup. The smartphone compatibility is enabled through […]
2017 Toyota LandCruiser Altitude special edition announced
Following the announcement of the Toyota Prado Altitude special edition last week, Toyota Australia is now confirming an Altitude version of the Prado’s big brother, the LandCruiser 200 Series. The LandCruiser Altitude is based on the GXL turbo-diesel, featuring a 4.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 200kW and 650Nm. This is […]
Holden VL Commodore gets Nissan RB26 GT-R conversion, with AWD (video)
Holden’s VL Commodore continues to enjoy a cult following in Australia. The combination of its lightweight body and sophisticated (for the time) Nissan RB-series engine was a winner in its day and continues to be a sought-after donor for many projects today. Huss of NSW has built a very unique […]
Video: Drifting craze now about reverse entry
To many people, drifting is a skill and delicate artform that is extremely satisfying to perfect. The delicate balance required to sustain power oversteer on a circuit requires exceptional car control and an understanding of both physics and your car. Since the sport’s inception in the late 1980s, we’ve seen […]
450kW 2017 Mercedes-AMG E 63 now on sale in Australia
The high-performance flagship of the W213 E-Class range has arrived in Australia; the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E63. It offers truly insane performance, with two variants available. The range is now all-wheel drive only, with either the E 63 4Matic+ or E 63 S 4Matic +. These slot above the 295kW/520Nm V6 […]
2017 Volvo S60 & V60 Polestar announced for Australia, 270kW 4CYL
Volvo’s new 2017 update for the S60 and V60 Polestar performance vehicles have been priced, with a gruntier and more economical four-cylinder replacing the previous inline six version, which was $10,000 dearer. The S60 Polestar is priced from $89,990 according to the company’s local website, while those in need of […]
Mercedes-AMG E 63 All-Terrain confirmed, prototype spotted (video)
Mercedes-Benz has just launched the E-Class All-Terrain in Australia in diesel form only, but it seems the engineers at AMG are working on a snarling V8 version. Engineers have been spotted testing a prototype version of such car at the Nurburgring, with a clear V8 soundtrack heard belting from the […]