Hennessey will unveil the 2016 Venom GT update at the SEMA show this week, bringing even more power to the Lotus-based hypercar. The 2016 model will come with a tweaked version of the current 7.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Engineers have developed a new engine management system which allows the car to […]
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Isuzu D-Max & MU-X receive new 4×2 variants in Australia
The local Isuzu D-Max ute lineup has been expanded, now including two new 4×2 variants. A new 4×2 version of the MU-X SUV has also been added. Joining the extensive ute range are the D-Max SX 4×2 Space Cab High-Ride and the SX 4×2 Crew Cab Chassis High-Ride. These come […]
Haval H2 now on sale in Australia from $26,490
A new SUV carmaker from China has arrived in Australia, called Haval. And the first vehicle to be launched is the Haval H2. To celebrate the occasion the brand is announcing a free two-tone paint/interior package. The Haval H2 is described as a small premium SUV. It features a distinctive […]
2016 MINI Clubman on sale in Australia from $34,900
After a small but practical hatch? MINI Australia has just announced local pricing and specifications for the new 2016 MINI Clubman range which arrives in November. The new MINI Clubman was revealed in June, showcasing a fresh design inside and out, and a number of powertrain updates including the introduction […]
New Suzuki Alto Works micro machine debuts at Tokyo show
Suzuki has launched a reprisal of one its most well-known giant-killers – to Japanese car enthusiasts and Gran Turismo players anyway – the new Alto Works micro hot hatch. Based on the new Alto, the latest Works edition may have a paltry 38kW, but it is mated to a five-speed […]
2016 Subaru WRX review – manual & CVT auto (video)
Welcome to the 2016 Subaru WRX. It’s the next phase for the nameplate, which has become a cult icon, making a name for itself by being an effective point-to-point missile, a notorious weapon of choice for a cabal of ram-raiders in the 1990s, a dominant force in World Rally Championships, […]
Peugeot 208 updated for 2015, on sale in Australia from $15,990
The Peugeot 208 range has been refreshed for 2015, with styling updates, new colour options, and new powertrain options. All MY2015 models use a Euro-6-compliant engine, with the range spanning from a 1.2-litre PureTech turbo-petrol producing 60kW, paired to a five-speed manual, to an uprated PureTech e-THP developing 81kW with […]
Porsche Macan GTS revealed, coincides with MY17 updates
Porsche has revealed a new Macan variant called the GTS. It sits neatly between the Macan S entry model and the flagship Macan Turbo. Under the bonnet the new sporty version gets the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 as the Macan S, however, output has been boosted from 250kW to 265kW. […]