Toyota has confirmed it is returning to the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017 after retiring from the sport in 1999. It will race with a highly modified Toyota Yaris WRC car. The plans were announced at a special event hosted by Toyota Motor Corporation, outlining its near-future motorsport activities […]
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2015 Hyundai Sonata on sale from $29,990, new turbo option
Not only bringing a strong new design, the 2015 Sonata introduces a 2.0-litre ‘Theta II’ turbo engine to the class. It’s the first turbo Sonata to hit the market, promising to be vastly improved over the predecessor. Starting with that design though, it’s like a junior version of the new […]
Lexus NX 200t on sale in Australia from $52,500
The new Lexus NX 200t has been introduced in Australia. It joins the NX 300h hybrid, bringing Lexus’s first-ever turbocharged petrol engine to the showroom. Competing in the mid-size premium SUV segment against rivals such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 (according to VFACTS), the NX 200t becomes the […]
ACT Police trial Volvo S60 T6 for potential patrol duties
The ACT Police force has a new recruit on board, a new Volvo S60 T6 R-Design. The car will be used for a trial period for potential inclusion in its future patrol fleet. The car was loaned to the force by Volvo Car Australia. It’s the top-of-the-range S60 (aside from […]
2015 Honda Civic Type R production version confirmed for Geneva
After a number of prototype teasers and what seems like countless concepts, Honda will finally unveil the production-ready version of the highly anticipated 2015 Civic Type R at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show next month. The new Civic Type R doesn’t need an introduction. It’s been the hot topic of […]
Volkswagen Golf GTD Variant revealed before Geneva debut
While we all loved the Volkswagen Golf R Variant wagon when it was first revealed late last year, the company has now unveiled the Golf GTD Variant. It will make its public debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show next month. This is the performance diesel Golf, in wagon form. […]
2014 Infiniti Q50 GT 2.0t review (video)
With the introduction of the Q50 2.0t, Infiniti has armed itself with a sedan to tackle the entry-level mid-size premium sedan segment. Lurking in its shadow are cars such as the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, all of which offer an impressive heritage. Can the […]
2015 BMW M135i revealed, more power & technology
BMW has revealed the 2015 M135i hatch, showcasing facelifted styling and new trimmings, a more powerful engine, and more advanced technology. Perhaps the biggest change is the uprated engine. It’s borrowed from the M235i, consisting of a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six producing 240kW of power and 450Nm of torque. Despite […]