Renault has revealed its hot little Twingo GT super-mini ahead of its public debut taking place at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. The Twingo is Renault’s smallest car, sold in Europe. For the GT Renault has used its R.S. division to give the micro machine a big dose […]
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2016 Suzuki Vitara S Turbo review (video)
Five years ago the acronym CUV didn’t even resist. Automotive journalists were still approaching the term SUV with caution, what with the American connotation and all. Fast-forward to 2016 and not only are CUVs a thing, they’re the most ravenously exploding segment in Australian car sales. Now then, the new […]
2016 Holden Cruze SRi Z-Series review (video)
In October of this year, the Australian-made 2016 Holden Cruze SRi Z-Series will ride quietly into the sunset for the last time, joined by the 56-year old Ford Falcon and soon to be followed by the Cruze’s bigger brother, the Holden Commodore. The Cruze doesn’t have the same passionate and […]
Mark Higgins breaks Isle of Man lap record with new WRX STI (video)
Mark Higgins has made history, managing to absolutely annihilate his previous record pace to set a new four-wheel vehicle lap record at the Isle of Man TT circuit. Piloting a modified 2016 WRX STI, Higgins managed to average 204.34km/h over 60km, setting a time of 17:49.75. The previous record, set […]
2017 Genesis G80 Sport revealed, gets new 3.3 turbo V6
Hyundai has unveiled the 2017 Genesis G80 at the Busan Motor Show. This is the re-branded version of its BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6 competitor. In addition to being absorbed by the luxury marque and jettisoning the Hyundai badge, the G80 also receives a hot new Sport […]
2017 Audi A5 & S5 unveiled; new platform, lighter weight
Audi has taken the veil of second-generation A5 and S5 coupe lineup, complete with a new lightweight chassis, new set of engines and even more tech. The latest A5 coupe will be offered worldwide with a choice of five powertrains. There’s two TFSI and three TDI engines, with outputs between […]
Volkswagen Up! GTI in the works – report
Volkswagen is reportedly preparing a GTI version of the Up! minicar, which was discontinued from Australian sale two years ago. Autocar is reporting Volkswagen needs to inject some spice into the Up! to improve sales. A facelifted version is due to launch soon, with the EA211 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder. An […]
Ferrari 458 MM Speciale revealed as one-off creation
Ferrari has gone all out with a one-off special called the MM based on its last true naturally aspirated V8 screamer; the 458 Speciale. The car is the handywork of Ferrari’s Styling Centre, as the company often handles special requests of its most affluent clients. The 458 MM Speciale, as […]