Mitsubishi’s Triton has long been a stalwart of the ute segment. For decades, it has won many friends as a reliable, trusty workhorse, in a segment where Mitsubishi shines using its vast experience in heavy-duty machinery. And it needs to be brighter than ever for the 2016 model. Triton, as […]
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Irmscher develops ‘is3 Bandit’, based on Opel Insignia OPC
The Opel Insignia OPC, called the Holden Insignia VXR in Australia, is the recipient of a new tuning project announced by renowned German tuner Irmscher. It’s called the Insignia is3 Bandit. In standard form the top Insignia model comes with a 2.8-litre turbo V6 producing 239kW and 435Nm. Thanks to […]
Lexus IS 200t now on sale in Australia from $57,500
Lexus Australia is announcing the new IS 200t variant for the local range. It replaces the V6-powered IS 250 as the entry model. The IS 250’s 2.5-litre V6 is a nice, smooth engine, however, it is rather thirsty and lacks low-end torque compared with its key rivals. Lexus jumped on […]
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider on sale in Australia from $99,000
The stunning Alfa Romeo 4C Spider will go on sale in Australia in November from $99,000, the local arm has just confirmed. It comes in as the only convertible Alfa in the showroom. Based on the 4C coupe, the Spider features a lightweight soft-top roof which can be retracted at […]
Bisimoto creating 500kW Hyundai Tucson for SEMA
Hyundai is teaming up with Bisimoto Engineering once again for the upcoming SEMA show. This time the pair is focusing on a special Tucson project. Labelled as the most powerful Tucson ever, the Bisimoto team is planning to give the new SUV a high-boost turbocharged version of Hyundai’s 2.4-litre Theta […]
New Honda NSX delayed, development in final stages (video)
It seems the market introduction for the new Honda NSX is being delayed until at least early next year as the company continues to hone the complex supercar. Market entry in the US won’t take place later this year, as originally planned. Now, it’s set to take place during the […]
New Ferrari ‘Dino’ to come with V6, 150kW/litre – report
More details are coming through on the anticipated ‘entry-level’ Ferrari, dubbed the new Dino, with the latest buzz surrounding a V6 engine. Speaking with Top Gear at the Frankfurt Motor Show, currently underway, Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa said the company is looking at improving its CO2 emissions average via turbocharging, […]
2016 Honda Civic sedan unveiled, gets 1.5L turbo
As promised, Honda has revealed the all-new 2016 Civic sedan in US-spec, featuring a new-look design and a 1.5-litre turbo engine for the first time. Starting with the most interesting aspect of the new model, the engine. Honda has developed a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder. This is the first time […]