Bentley’s Flying Spur sedan is no slouch to begin with, but the new flagship W12 S version is the fastest sedan the company has ever made, and the first to push through the mystical 200mph (320km/h) threshold. Power and torque are bumped up by 7kW and 20Nm respectively, with the […]
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2017 Hyundai i30 gets fresh design, new 1.4T engine
The Hyundai i30 has seen staggering popularity in Australia and the all-new third-generation version looks set to continue that success. Completely unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month, the 2017 i30 features a range of fresh powertrains to go with its new look. […]
New Audi A5 / S5 Sportback revealed, on sale mid-2017
Audi has released details and shown images of its new A5 and S5 Sportback, due to land in Australia mid-2017. Seven years on from its initial introduction, the second-generation A5 Sportback features a complete overhaul of the suspension, lighter chassis, new powertrains, more driver assistance systems and the latest in […]
Video: How not to use Drift Mode in Ford Focus RS
Ford’s Drift Mode feature on the new Focus RS has drawn universal praise from most media outlets and consternation from our alarmist pedestrian council and mainstream media. Ford warns this feature should only be used on a racetrack. It uses all-wheel drive trickery and its GKN rear axle to initiate […]
BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance revealed
BMW has revealed a new iPerformance model based on the X1 small SUV, called the X1 xDrive25Le. It made its debut at the Chengdu motor show in China. The SUV is the latest product under BMW’s new iPerformance sub-brand. The brand, announced earlier this year, has been set up as […]
2017 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo on sale in Australia from $23,490
The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo is back, sitting at the top of the Fabia hatch and wagon range priced from $23,490 and $24,640, respectively (excluding on-roads). The previous-gen Fabia Monte Carlo was a succesful model here, accounting for 40 per cent of Fabia sales. Building on the already generous standard […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL on sale in Australia from $218,715
Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced local prices and spec range details for the new SL-Class. The new model comes with more powerful engines, equipped with the company’s new 9G nine-speed automatic. Three main variants are being offered in Australia, spanning from the SL 400, SL 500, to the range-topping SL 63 […]
2016 Lexus RC 200t review (video)
Lexus’s LF-A supercar-inspired RC coupe is something of a bitsa. Developed using a combination of GS (front-end), last-gen IS hardtop convertible for the floorplan (sharing 2730mm wheelbase) and rear-end module from the current IS mid-size executive sedan, you could be forgiven for thinking the RC is a bit of a […]