Are you after a performance mid-size sedan? Holden has now officially launched the new Insignia VXR, featuring a powerful turbo engine and all-wheel drive system, paired with GM’s latest technologies. Based on the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia OPC/VXR, the Holden version comes with the same 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine producing 239kW and […]
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2015 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo series II review (video)
Hyundai has released the series II version of the 2015 Veloster SR Turbo, and introduced a new flagship called the SR Turbo Plus. It features a host of new luxuries, and most importantly, a new dual-clutch transmission option. This is the first time the Korean manufacturer has offered a DCT […]
Bentley announces Flying Spur Beluga Specification
Bentley has revealed a new variant of the Flying Spur sedan, called the Beluga Specification. It adds bespoke features and sporty highlights. For the exterior Bentley has added a set of unique 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a colour-coded front grille, and a gloss black radiator ‘matrix’. Customers can also option […]
Jaguar XE on sale in Australia from $60,400, arrives September
A potential game changer is almost here; the new Jaguar XE sedan. Local prices and model variants have just been announced before it arrives on September 1. Four variant grades will be available, spanning from the Prestige, R-Sport, Portfolio, to the range-topping S. These are divided up further with four […]
Peugeot 308 GTi revealed in leaked images, specs confirmed: UPDATED
Specifications and images of the Peugeot 308 GTi have been leaked online just days before its official debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new GTi, confirmed in a recent teaser video, will become Peugeot’s sportiest hot hatch and the new flagship 308. In traditional GTi form, the car […]
Video: 2JZ-powered Toyota 86 runs 9.1sec, world’s fastest?
Have you ever wondered what is the fastest Toyota 86 in the world? Wonder no more. This is it. Apparently. It features a monster 2JZ engine conversion. Clearly the project car is off to a great start by going for the famed 2JZ 3.0-litre straight-six Toyota engine, lifted from the […]
Toyota confirms new 2.8 TD engine for Prado, arrives August
As expected, Toyota will introduce its new 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine for the Toyota LandCruiser Prado SUV. The ‘1GD-FTV’ unit debuted in the all-new HiLux last month. The engine, which has been developed from the ground up, was engineered to offer a low weight, high combustion efficiency, and minimum friction. […]
2015 Holden Colorado Z71 sports edition on sale from $54,990
As previewed earlier today, Holden has now gone ahead and lifted the covers off its new sporty Colorado. It’s called the Colorado Z71, and, as suspected, it becomes the new range-topper. Holden says this is the new hero model based on the MY16 Colorado LTZ 4×4 Crew-Cab, bringing a number […]