German tuning wizard G-Power has given the outgoing F01 BMW 760i the send-off it deserves, by squeezing more grunt out of the twin-turbo V12 limousine. In standard form, the 760i generates a formidable 464kW and autobahn-punching 740Nm of twist. With a mere €2600 (around AU$3849) computer tune and a dollop […]
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Volkswagen Motorsport unveils Golf race concept, for TCR series
Check out this monstrous piece of work. It’s built by Volkswagen Motorsport and it’s a vision for a new Golf racing car designed to meet and compete under the TCR regulations. As you can see, this is no ordinary Golf. The team has developed an insane wide-body aero package (40mm […]
Video: Peugeot shows off the engine sound of the new 308 GTi
The super hatch segment is about to receive some highly desirable additions next year. One of the highlights will be the new Peugeot 308 GTi. Initially revealed last month, the 308 GTi becomes the new range-topping and sportiest Peugeot hatch in the showroom. Power comes from a tuned 1.6-litre turbo […]
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron on sale in Australia, first plug-in hybrid
Audi Australia has introduced the new A3 Sportback e-tron, also known as the first plug-in hybrid Audi. It’s also the only plug-in hybrid premium hatch on the market. In fact, its only real competition is the Lexus CT 200h, although it cannot be recharged manually via a socket. In the […]
New 2015 Skoda Fabia on sale in Australia from $15,990
Following the announcement of a five-star ANCAP safety rating yesterday, Skoda Australia has now officially launched the new 2016 Skoda Fabia. As revealed late last year, the new Fabia is slightly larger, better-looking, and more advanced than the outgoing version. It offers 17 ‘simply clever’ highlights, including a class-shaking 305-litre […]
New Honda Civic Type R goes into production at UK plant
The all-new Honda Civic Type R has finally gone into production at Honda’s Swindon production plant in the UK. Honda’s manufacturing team is celebrating the production of the first three examples of the hotly anticipated hyper hatch, with a special event with lights and music to mark the occasion. The […]
2015 Mazda CX-3 Maxx 1.5 diesel review (video)
The small SUV segment is fiercer than ever at the moment, and to stir some chilli into the mixture of multipurpose runabouts, Mazda has launched this. It’s called the Mazda CX-3. Its mission is to follow in the footsteps of its bigger brother (CX-5), and become the most popular SUV […]
2015 Holden Astra GTC Sport review (video)
The 2015 Holden Astra is an important car for a number of reasons. With a base offering below the $30k mark, it is within reach of a big chunk of the buying public. It also signifies Holden’s plans for life after death here in Australia. Holden has confirmed that within […]