Isuzu has come up with a unique off-road package for its D-Max ute in the UK, inspired by arctic exploration. It’s called the D-Max Arctic Truck AT35. Dubbed the most extreme D-Max ever sold, Isuzu has teamed up with a company called Arctic Trucks to create the off-road monster which […]
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BMW announces quad-turbo diesel, will replace M50d unit
You might have heard of BMW’s triple-turbo-diesel 3.0-litre straight six, which is found in the X5 and X6 M50d. Well, now BMW has upped the ante and given it four turbochargers. The more turbochargers the more power, right? Yep, the new beast produces 294kW of power between 4000-4400rpm, and up […]
2017 Volkswagen Amarok revealed, powerful new V6 TDI option
The lid has been lifted off the 2017 Volkswagen Amarok. This is the first major facelift for the ute since its introduction to the demanding market segment back in 2010. First up, yes, that is a V6 badge that you can see in the front grille. This is the first […]
Volkswagen announces new 1.5 TSI ‘EA211 evo’ engine
Volkswagen has revealed its new 1.5-litre TSI engine, codenamed the EA211 evo, at the Vienna Motor Symposium in Austria. The engine brings a number of company and class firsts to the industry, including the introduction of a variable geometry turbocharger. This style of turbo helps to maintain boost pressure throughout […]
2017 Hyundai Elantra SR turbo revealed in South Korea
Following some leaked images last week, Hyundai has now officially unveiled the sporty Elantra SR, known as the Avante Sport in South Korea. This is the first sports-oriented Elantra to be launched, featuring a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine producing 150kW and 265Nm. The engine is lifted from the Veloster SR Turbo. […]
Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy review (video)
The Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy has arrived on Australian shores, and Renault is billing it as the most hardcore Clio that money can buy. Only 220 examples are being shipped to Australia, and judging by the Clio R.S.’s success world-wide, they’ll soon be gone. The R.S. 220 is $10k […]
2017 Audi TT RS revealed, most powerful ever with new 2.5T
Audi has unveiled the next-gen, 2017 Audi TT RS coupe and roadster just ahead of its public debut at the Beijing motor show. As expected, the new model is the most powerful version yet. It features a 2.5-litre TFSI turbocharged five-cylinder engine. The engine isn’t carried over from the predecessor. […]
1000kW Nissan Patrol is your everyday drive in the Middle East
Speedhunters has unearthed a volcanic 1400hp three-door Nissan Patrol in the Middle East. Imagine a Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution that’s spent decades in a high security prison munching steroids and you get the idea. The Qatari owner has a vast collection of other supercars, but only wished to share this sinister […]