Details of the new 2017 Honda Civic sedan destined for Australian showrooms in June have been released, introducing VTEC turbo technology to the nameplate for the first time. Most excitingly of all is the introduction of Honda’s new 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine. It produces 127kW of power at 5500rpm, and […]
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Victoria Police recruits $200k Mercedes GLE Coupe highway patrol car
Victoria Police has a new recruit on its team. Presumably thanks to Mercedes-Benz Australia, officers will be driving around in a new AMG GLE 63 Coupe as part of a 12-month campaign. The SUV coupe, which is essentially Mercedes-Benz’s answer to vehicles like the BMW X6, will be used as […]
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint & XR8 Sprint images & video released
Ford has just released a batch of detailed Falcon XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint images to media leading up to its market debut. This is the first time we’ve all been able to see the special editions in such detail. As revealed last month, Ford Australia is planning to produce […]
Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC sports sedan revealed
Following the announcement of the new C 43 AMG, Mercedes-AMG is now introducing the E 43 4MATIC based on the recently-revealed 2016 E-Class. Like the C-Class version, this is not the top-shelf AMG muscle car. Instead, this is the entry-level sports sedan featuring a range of AMG-developed enhancements inside and […]
TechART announces new tuning kits for 991.2 Porsche 911
TechART has announced its latest tuning package for the new Porsche 911 and 911 Turbo S, enhancing the styling, sound, and performance of the iconic sports car. Starting with the styling, the German tuning company has devised a complete bodykit package, including custom air intakes, new front and rear bumper […]
2016 Haval H8 Premium 4WD review (video)
When you name your product after the internet shorthand for ‘hate – H8’, you’re not setting yourself up for a good start. Welcome to the Haval H8, otherwise known as the copycat version of the old Mercedes ML-Class. Haval is China’s most popular SUV producer. The brand was recently introduced […]
Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo package announced
The all-conquering Toyota Fortuner has received a sporty makeover by Toyota’s TRD division, giving the off-roader more style and improved driving performance. If you don’t like the look of the new Fortuner, this TRD pack might tickle your fancy. It includes black six-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels, matching black meshing in […]
New base model Porsche Macan 4cyl announced, not in Australia until 2017
Downsizing trends are not only taking over the entry-level 718 Boxster and Cayman, and the updated ’991.2’ 911, the Macan is the latest recipient of the new mechanical philosophy. Porsche has just announced the Macan four-cylinder. It becomes the nameplate’s new entry-level model and is expected to be the most […]