We’ve tested the Peugeot 308 GTi 250 with its impressive 184kW engine. So now it’s time for the mack daddy GTi 270. This is the flagship in Peugeot’s hot hatch range. It comes with the same engine as the 250 version, only it’s boosted up to 200kW. 200kW from a […]
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McLaren P1 LM to attempt Nurburgring lap record
The company responsible for the McLaren P1 LM, Lanzante, says it is eyeing-off a Nurburgring lap record by the end of the year as it fine-tunes the road-legal GTR package. Lanzante boss, Dean Lanzante, has said he and his team are preparing a car to tackle the Nordschleife to finalise its […]
Volvo Iron Knight truck breaks speed records, 0-100km/h in 4.6
Volvo has once again shown the world its trucks have no match, setting two world records including posting a top speed of 276km/h. Its ‘Iron Knight’ truck, a nearly 1800kW/6000Nm custom-made machine, has a new speed record for both the 500m and 1km sprint, beating the previous record set by… […]
Novitec Ferrari 488 Spider gets tuned to 568kW
One of our favourite tuners Novitec has turned its head to the Ferrari 488 Spider, offering significantly more than just an aesthetic upgrade. The stock Ferrari 488 GTB’s 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 produces 493kW/760Nm, transferring power to the rear via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Ferrari managed a 0-100km/h run in three […]
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seven-seat review
If you’re shopping for a large SUV with genuine off-road capability but the flexibility and space to raise a family, there are plenty of fresh-faced combatants vying for your hard-earned dollar. One of the more recent debuts is the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seven-seat, joining the likes of the Ford […]
Right-hand drive Honda NSX production begins at Ohio facility
Production has begun for the right-hand drive versions of the all-new Honda NSX supercar at the company’s Performance Manufacturing Centre (PMC) in Ohio, USA. The Honda NSX will go on sale in Australia from $420,000, as previously reported, with local deliveries set to start rolling in during the first half […]
Current-gen Renault Megane R.S. production comes to an end
In some poignant news today, Renault has confirmed the end of the line for its the current, third-generation Megane R.S., as the company prepares to introduce the new model. The French manufacturer posted an obituary of sorts via social media, with a team of engineers standing in front of the […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA on sale in Australia from $52,500
Mercedes-Benz has announced the updated, 2017 model CLA-Class for Australia, including the insane CLA 45 AMG with its record-breaking engine. Four main variant lines are on offer once again, spanning from the CLA 200, 220 d, 250 Sport, to the 45 AMG 4MATIC. All come with a turbocharged engine, and […]