The production version of the BMW X5 eDrive concept has been revealed, called the X5 xDrive40e. It’s the first plug-in hybrid BMW, and the first BMW hybrid to feature a 2.0-litre engine. This isn’t an ‘i’ model, like the i3 and i8 which are predominately electric vehicles, and nor is […]
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G-Power kit boosts BMW M5 F10 to 975Nm
The BMW M5 F10 is one of the fastest performance sedans money can buy. Could this 975Nm interpretation by German tuner G-Power be the best M5 yet? Under the bonnet of the BMW M5 F10 sits a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that produces 423kW and 680Nm. Sending power to the rear […]
2015 Nissan Juke on sale in Australia from $23,490
Nissan has announced pricing and specifications for the Australian-market 2015 Nissan Juke, with a new entry-level variant joining the range, updated styling, and more technology. Starting with the design, Nissan has given the exterior a mild facelift with bi-intensity LED daytime lights in the front, a new grille more in […]
2015 MINI John Cooper Works on sale in Australia from $47,400
At this price, the new 2015 MINI John Cooper Works hatch is not only more powerful than ever, it’s also more affordable than ever. Fuel economy has also improved for the automatic. It’s a complete win-win situation. Powering the latest micro machine from MINI is a boosted and tweaked version […]
2015 Holden Cruze SRi review (video)
The 2015 Holden Cruze SRi is being marketed by Holden as a practical mid-sized, economical commuter, while offering exciting driving dynamics when the mood strikes. So, how much of this is true? General Motors has much to thank the Cruze for. A few years ago when the market for big, […]
Ford Focus RS actually produces 257kW? Will come with ‘drift’ mode
Ford has already revealed the new Focus RS but has only said the engine produces over 235kW. There’s now some confirmation the figure might actually be 257kW (350PS). Nobody ever doubted the performance potential of the new Focus RS. Firstly, we can take a look at the 224kW predecessor, which […]
2015 Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed review (video)
Welcome to the fourth-gen Pajero. It’s been available for almost a decade now, undergoing a few changes along the way, but as mature as it might be this old girl isn’t ready for bingo or scones and jam just yet. If you’re in the market for an SUV – the […]
2015 Honda Civic Type R sets FWD Nurburgring lap record (video)
The new Honda Civic Type R has done it, posting the fastest ever front-wheel drive production car lap around the Nurburgring in Germany. A development vehicle set a cracking time of 7:50.63. At this time, although a development vehicle, it easily beats the now-previous FWD record-holder, the much more serious […]