Australia has a diverse array of VL Commodores tuned to ridiculous levels, running ridiculous quarter-mile times and showing staggering dyno numbers. Enter the D’Annello Performance VL Calais turbo. What sets the D’Annello Performance VL Calais turbo apart is its exquisite, understated stock appearance, down to the factory wheels. Spotted on […]
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Video: Ferrari making final tweaks to 488 GTB before market entry
It seems Ferrari is still test driving and fine-tuning the new 488 GTB (458 successor) at the Fiorano home grounds in northern Italy. Yes, we know, the 488 GTB has already been unveiled, but it isn’t quite on sale yet though. It features an all-new 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 thumping out […]
Video: Mysterious Subaru WRX STI prototype spotted on the ‘Ring
An interesting Subaru WRX STI prototype has been spotted on the Nurburgring, showing off a bright new colour and some racy aero enhancements. In Australia and various other markets, the WRX STI comes with the old 2.5-litre turbo boxer engine. However, in Japan it gets a newer 2.0-litre turbo, similar […]
For Sale: Jon Olssen’s insane Audi RS 6 Avant – 1000hp
Jon Olssen’s ballistic Audi RS 6 Avant has made a name for itself competing in events such as the notorious Gumball 3000 rally in Europe. Now, the car is up for sale. Force-feeding 1000hp (746kW) through a tortured quattro drivetrain, that figure has been coaxed out of the 4.0-litre V8 […]
HSV Senator Signature vs Volvo S60 Polestar: track test (video)
SPECS DRIVE VERDICT These two might not seem like the most appropriate vehicles to compare, but they do follow a similar set of values and offer very similar performance. Think of it as a luxury V8-Supercars-for-the-road comparison. The HSV Senator Signature and the Volvo S60 Polestar deliver performance, practicality and […]
Should you buy a 2015 Lexus NX 200t? (video)
If you’re in the market for a small-to-medium premium SUV, you need to know more about the all-new Lexus NX 200t. You see, Lexus models of late have been excellent vehicles but the engines are rather old and not very fuel efficient, unless you go for the hybrid options. The […]
2015 BMW 6 Series LCI on sale in Australia from $177,900
BMW Australia is gearing up to introduce the facelifted 2015 BMW 6 Series LCI, which lands locally in June. All variants come with more standard equipment, a freshened up design, and various interior refinements. Buyers will continue to be offered three body styles for the 6 Series, including the coupe, […]
Prior Design develops wide-body kit for 720hp Nissan GT-R
With the current generation GT-R, or ‘Godzilla’ as it’s known, hanging up its boots in a couple of years, that hasn’t stopped tuners from finding new ways to enhance the supercar. Prior Design, for one, has you covered, recently introducing the PD750WB GT-R wide-body conversion. The wide-body GT-R has been […]