Subaru’s lineup has somewhat changed in recent years. Following lackluster sales of its largest SUV, the Tribeca, Subi ditched it in favour of a new compact SUV, the XV. This left the Forester in a form of automotive limbo. It has since gained a few kilos and bulked up to […]
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Mazda Australia confirms 4 variant levels for new CX-9, 2WD & AWD
Mazda Australia has confirmed preliminary details for the local lineup of the all-new 2016 CX-9 seven-seat SUV. Buyers will be able to select between four variants grades, including front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The new model lineup will span from the entry-level Sport, mid-level Touring, sporty GT, and the new […]
Nissan GT-R Nismo breaks world record, but for what?
Nissan may well have broken a world record with its iconic GT-R, following the release of a short teaser clip. But we have no idea what record it is exactly. The clip, released by Nissan’s Middle Eastern arm, features a Nismo-tuned R35 GT-R, suggesting its latest creation is the fastest […]
Prodrive Subaru WRX STI developed to crack Isle of Man record
Subaru and Prodrive have been collaborating in the creation of a new WRX STI they hope will set a new lap record at the Isle of Man TT course. Subaru’s performance technical arm STI has had a close working relationship with English tuners Prodrive, having collected three drivers’ and manufacturers’ […]
MR Racing tunes 2.5T Audi RS 3 to oblivion
The tuning potential of Audi’s turbo 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine, seen in the RS 3, is already well documented. In standard form, it throws out 270kW and 465Nm. Popular tuners of the four-ringed brand include MTM and ABT, who have tuned this engine to 369kW and 316kW, respectively. Another player, MR […]
213kW Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years edition confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the Golf GTI 40th anniversary special edition will go on sale locally in June, bringing more power and a bunch of performance highlights to the popular hot hatch. The Golf GTI is celebrating its 40th anniversary and to mark the occasion, the German company has put […]
2017 Volvo S60 Polestar gets 2L twin-charged 4cyl, quickest Volvo ever
Volvo has revealed initial details and specs of the 2017 Volvo S60 Polestar and V60 Polestar. These become the quickest production cars the company has ever made. The biggest news comes from what sits beneath the bonnet. Gone is the 3.0-litre turbo inline six-cylinder from the previous Polestar models, and […]
Nissan Navara NP300 gets 800hp GT-R engine conversion
English tuning giants Severn Valley Motorsport have created the ultimate Navara by transplanting the VR35DETT engine from the R 35 GT-R, in lieu of the pedestrian 2.3-litre turbo-diesel. The work goes far beyond a mere transplant, with power bumped up to 800hp (596kW). Plenty of other tuning options are available […]