Audi has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen Audi RS 5 performance coupe out on the Nurburgring, pushing the new V6 and some clever drive technologies to their limits. It’s understood the next RS 5 will come with a special, next-gen torque vectoring control system that […]
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2017 Suzuki S-Cross gets new look, 1.0T Boosterjet added
Suzuki has revealed the facelifted S-Cross in the UK, bringing a new-look front end and a range of turbocharged engine options. On the outside the 2017 S-Cross showcases a completely new grille layout, updated headlights, and more upright theme giving it a bolder and stronger presence, Suzuki claims. Ground clearance […]
Ford Europe announces five-door Fiesta ST
Ford of Europe has announced it is introducing a five-door version of the awesome little Ford Fiesta ST for the first time, making it more practical than ever before. Usually only available in three-door hatch layout, the five-door Fiesta ST takes on the same hot hatch personality only it opens […]
Hyundai RN30 previews i30 N performance potential
Hyundai has released a teaser of its performance division’s creation, the N Concept RN30, what could well turn out to be Hyundai’s most powerful model yet. Unlike the R14, R15 and RM16 concept cars that came before it, the RN30 is based on the next-generation i30’s platform, rather than the […]
2017 Holden Astra priced from $25,312; R, RS, RS-V confirmed
The all-new 2017 Holden Astra will launch in Australia later this year based on the new Opel Astra, and the Holden website has just revealed some interesting details including initial drive-away pricing. It confirms the new small hatch, which will go up against the likes of the Mazda3 and Toyota […]
2016 Peugeot 308 GTi 270 review (video)
You might remember we tested the new Peugeot 308 GTi 250 a couple of months ago. Well, this is its evil brother. Welcome to the 308 GTi 270. As you’ve probably guessed, that 270 figure refers to the amount of horsepower it produces. Meaning, this frantic French front-drive hatch is […]
Abarth 124 Spider on sale in Australia from $41,990
You might remember last week Fiat’s Australian arm confirmed some of the details and specifications for the upcoming Abarth 124 Spider. The company has just announced further details and pricing. Prices will kick off at a respectable $41,990 for the six-speed manual version. This makes it more expensive than its […]
2017 Kia Soul gets new 1.6 T-GDI turbo option
Kia has revealed the MY2017 update for the funky Soul compact SUV, bringing some design changes, more technology, and a new turbo engine option. Perhaps the biggest new is the new engine option, fitted to the ‘Soul 1.6 T-GDI’. It’s Hyundai’s 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder as seen in models like the […]