Audi’s next-generation of RS 4 and RS 5 will evidently be eschewing naturally-aspirated V8 power for something lighter and more efficient, courtesy of the 90-degree, 3.0-litre V6 expected for the next Porsche Panamera. According to Car and Driver, the new motor, codenamed EA839, will produce more than 335kW and 540Nm […]
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Elemental Rp1 revealed, dynamic debut at Goodwood
Designers of the Elemental Rp1 have hit the wind tunnel in the hope of verifying the aero package as one of the world’s best. The results were confirmed by London Computing Solutions, with the Rp1’s aerodynamic shape producing 400kg of downforce at 241km/h. Founder of the English-based marque John Begley […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 Australian prices start at $42,490: official
Prices for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 has been officially announced, following a number of leaked drive-away pricing documents and spec sheets over the past couple of weeks. As previously revealed, the new CX-9 will be offered in four main model lines giving seven-seat SUV buyers a wide variety of options. […]
Mercedes-AMG GT R engine specs & 0-100km/h confirmed
Following two quite vague teasers, Mercedes-AMG has now released some of the more juicy details for the upcoming GT R super sports car. The Mercedes-AMG GT R will sit at the top of the foodchain in terms of the company’s showroom sports cars. It’s based on the GT, which is […]
BRABUS creates world’s fastest / most powerful 4-seat cabrio
BRABUS, no stranger to the world of breaking records, has just unveiled the world’s most powerful four-seat cabriolet. It’s based on the Mercedes-AMG S 63. Unveiled in the paddock of the iconic Le Mans circuit, BRABUS has once again thrown down the modifying gauntlet. The madmen over at BRABUS managed […]
Aston Martin DB11 lands in Australia, priced from $428,032
Aston Martin’s latest and most powerful DB, the DB11, has made its official Australian debut in Sydney. The latest in a long line of stunners bearing the DB moniker, the DB11 arrives on the market here in Australia late this year, with a starting price of $428,032 (plus on-roads). The […]
McLaren 570S Sprint previewed before Goodwood debut
McLaren is planning to introduce yet another special supercar, this time called the 570S Sprint. It will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Details on the car are pretty scarce at this stage, but it was initially announced alongside the 570S GT4 earlier this year. In fact, […]
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Australian specs confirmed, 162TSI range-topper
Australian specs for the highly anticipated 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have been announced, with five engine options including a potent new TSI petrol. Sadly, Aussie buyers will miss out on the tempting new 2.0 TDI diesel that overseas buyers get – it churns out 176kW and 500Nm. However, sporty drivers will […]