How good is this? It’s like living in the turbo era of the 1980s, with a twin-turbo Nissan Z duking it out with the Toyota Supra. All we need now is a new 200SX (Silvia) and Mitsubishi GTO and we’re all set. This is the new Nissan Z. The successor […]
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2023 BMW X5 M spotted at Nurburgring, mild-hybrid tech likely (video)
BMW has been spotted testing out a mid-cycle update (known as LCI, in BMW speak) for the almighty BMW X5 M at the Nurburgring, with rumours swirling that styling tweaks may well be accompanied by a revised powertrain and some added performance. In a video captured by CarSpyMedia, we can […]
New Nissan Z convertible depends on demand, Nismo variant more likely
A new Nissan Z convertible or targa top could happen, if fans ask desperately enough. That’s according to former GT-R development boss and now brand ambassador and Nissan’s chief product specialist, Hiroshi Tamura. Speaking with Australian media at the local launch of the new Z last week, Tamura admitted the […]
DMC reveals upgrades for Maserati MC20, pushes out 525kW
German tuning house DMC has taken the wraps off its latest set of visual and power enhancements for the Maserati MC20 supercar, sharpening up the styling and power for a bold new persona called the Sovrana. On the styling front, DMC has given the MC20 a brand new carbon fibre […]
2022 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series ute review (video)
Yes, we know it is flawed in many ways. But in a world of electronic this and automated that, the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is a charmingly honest and relentlessly durable proposition that its buyers just can’t get enough of. Literally, too. Toyota has had to put a stop […]
Toyota’s Kinto factory offers torque boost for GR Yaris in Japan
Owners of the outlandish little GR Yaris in Japan can now contact Toyota’s Kinto skunkworks for a software update that adds everything from a sizable boost in torque, through to steering tweaks and added throttle response. The upgrade is known as the ‘GR Yaris Performance Software 2.0’ software update, which […]
Honda Civic Type R celebrates 25th anniversary, 6th-gen arrives early 2023
Honda is celebrating the 25th anniversary for its iconic little Civic Type R while drumming up excitement for the launch of the sixth-generation, FL5 Civic Type R here in Australia, confirmed to arrive early next year. We reported on the official debut of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R back […]
Kia previews facelifted 2023 Seltos, confirmed for Australia
Kia has offered up a small number of details and given us a look at its refreshed 2023 Seltos small SUV ahead of its official launch in Australia later this year. Kia has given the funky design a new set of headlights, a more imposing front grille, new bumper design […]