Volkswagen Group’s spicy Spanish outpost SEAT will bring an all-wheel drive version of the Golf-based Leon Cupra to the European market. The Leon Cupra is the former front-drive Nurburgring record-holder. Presently the fastest Leon variant is the Cupra 290 (pictured), with 216kW fed through the front hoops. According to Autocar, […]
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Insane 1380kW Honda Civic breaks FWD 1/4 mile record (video)
The quarter-mile record for a front-wheel drive car has been broken by a 20-year-old Honda Civic with 560,000km on the clock. Yes, you read correctly. SpeedFactory Racing has claimed the coveted record with a 7.61-second quarter-mile sprint, crossing the line at 323km/h. It also set a new speed trap record. […]
2017 Lexus IS 200t, 350, 300h now on sale; revised design, more standard kit
Lexus Australia has announced the 2017 update for its IS 200t, IS 350, and IS 300h mid-size luxury sedans, bringing added standard features and revised technical and design elements. All models, spanning from the Luxury, F Sport, and Sports Luxury, now come standard with Lane Departure Warning +, sway warning, […]
Genesis G80 Sport makes LA show debut with 3.3TT V6
Following a preview earlier this year, Hyundai’s premium sub-brand Genesis has just revealed the new G80 Sport at the LA auto show. The Genesis brand doesn’t have much presence in Australia but that is set to change from next year when the local arm starts to introduce more models. At […]
Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet revealed, just 300 being made
Looking for the ultimate in automotive drop-top indulgence? Say hello to your new car. It’s the limited edition Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet, and it has just been unveiled at the LA auto show. Based on the Mercedes S-Class cabrio, the S 650 is overhauled and redefined to Maybach standards. This […]
Bentley Mulsanne transport offered to Qatar A380 passengers in Sydney
Qatar Airways has partnered up with Bentley Sydney and Royale Limousines to provide the ultimate in luxury chauffeuring to celebrate the launch of Qatar Airways’s first A380 service in Sydney. This pampering service will be available for a limited time only. Two Bentley Mulsannes will be offered for transporting first- […]
2017 Mercedes-AMG E 43 & 350e hybrid now on sale in Australia
Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced prices and specifications for two additions to the E-Class family, with the plug-in hybrid E 350 e and new AMG E 43 variant added to the local range. The E 350 e plug-in hybrid is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 210kW and […]
Ekanoo Racing Nissan GT-R breaks 1/4 mile record (video)
Ekanoo Racing is the proud new quarter-mile record holder for both the R35 Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 Turbo. The Bahrain-based team at Ekanoo Racing took to the drag strip to assert its dominance in one of the most competitive areas in drag racing, the world of the modified R35 […]