SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Okay, so the 2015 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design and the Peugeot 308 GT aren’t exactly spec-for-spec rivals. But if you’re after a distinct European ‘warm’ hatch that offers more exclusivity to the common and perhaps less practical hardcore hot hatches, these two could be the perfect […]
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HGP shows off 700hp VW Golf R with 3.6 V6TT conversion (video)
German tuning house HGP Turbo has had a fiddle around under the bonnet of the previous-gen Volkswagen Golf R, and the results are mind-blowing. The Mk6 Golf you’re about to see in the video below produces an astounding 521kW of power and 820Nm of torque. This is more than most […]
MINI Australia announces local prices & specs for 2015 JCW
Specifications and features for the new MINI John Cooper Works have been announced for the Australian market, just before it arrives in about a month. Starting with the goodies under the bonnet, the BMW-owned brand has managed to squeeze 170kW from the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine this time around, making it […]
2015 Peugeot 308 Touring 1.6T review (video)
If you’re in the market for a practical small car but you’re tired of seeing the same boring Japanese models, the 2015 Peugeot 308 Touring could be right down your alley. The Peugeot 308 is one of the lesser-known contenders in the popular small car market, often overshadowed by not […]
2016 Audi A4 ‘B9’ officially unveiled
As promised a few day ago, the 2016 Audi A4 B9 sedan and A4 Avant have now been officially unveiled. The new model showcases a fresh design inside and out, improved efficiency and reduced emissions, better aero, and a lighter weight platform. With the new platform Audi engineers have managed […]
2016 Kia cee’d revealed; new 1.0 T-GDI 3cyl, 7spd DCT auto
The 2016 Kia cee’d and pro_cee’d have been revealed, showcasing upgrades to the interior quality and NVH refinement, subtle design changes, and a new seven-speed dual-clutch auto option. Specific details for the Australian market are yet to be announced, however, the facelifted cee’d for Europe will come in three body […]
Volvo S60 Polestar Scott McLaughlin edition announced for NZ
Volvo New Zealand has put together a special edition version of the S60 and V60 Polestar performance cars, paying tribute to Scott McLaughlin and his efforts in the V8 Supercars series. The McLaughlin edition celebrates four victories and ten podium finishes Scott and the team achieved last season. Unique features […]
Lexus IS 200t officially confirmed & revealed
It was only a matter of time, but now Lexus has finally confirmed and revealed the new Lexus IS 200t. It gets the company’s first turbocharged petrol engine. Following in the footsteps of the NX 200t and RX 200t, the IS 200t comes with Lexus’s new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine. […]