Volkswagen will apparently introduce a sporty turbocharged version of its smallest car, the Up!, later this year. It’s set to be inspired by the GT Up! Concept of 2011. The Volkswagen Up! is the company’s smallest car. While most VWs are turbocharged, the Up! is one of the only models […]
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B&B boosts 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI to 220kW/630Nm
If you’re planning on getting yourself into the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, there’s a good ‘powerful’ reason to get excited thanks to an aftermarket tuning kit by B&B. German tuner B&B Automobiltechnik has come up with a performance kit for the new 177kW/500Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel model that adds quite a […]
Video: 551kW Ford FG Falcon G6E is one tough sleeper
How’s this for a cool sleeper sedan. It’s an FG Ford Falcon G6E Turbo that produces 738hp at the wheels, capable of dusting off quarter mile times in under 10 seconds. The friendly Falcon features a 4.0-litre turbocharged inline six that produces 270kW in factory form. With a GTX35/40 Garrett […]
2015 BMW X1 sDrive20i review (video)
Welcome to the 2015 BMW X1 sDrive20i. This is the smallest SUV from the Munich-based company, blending the practicality of a small hatch with the ground clearance of a plucky crossover. The X1 underwent a model update, or an LCI as BMW calls it, back in April. It included a […]
Suzuki Alto RS Turbo Concept previews next-gen JDM model
Micro cars might not be very common in Australia, but in Japan super-compact cars, or ‘Kei’ cars as they are called, are very popular to the point where sports models have potential. Introducing the new Suzuki Alto RS Turbo Concept. Suzuki is planning to unveil the sporty concept at the […]
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X ‘Final Concept’ revealed
Mitsubishi has revealed the Lancer Evolution X Final Concept just before its official debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon. It is the last Lancer Evolution X for the US. You might remember earlier this month the Japanese company confirmed it is not currently looking to replace the Lancer Evolution X […]
2014 BMW 435i Gran Coupe review (video)
Instead of going for the two-door coupe 435i, buyers now have the option of the sexier Gran Coupe, which is BMW’s four-door coupe version of the 3 Series sedan. Confused? Let us explain. The BMW 3 Series is no longer available in a variety of body styles; you have the […]
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider production version spotted
Alfa Romeo has been spotted test driving a completely undisguised prototype version of the upcoming 4C Spider. The sexy little sports car was seen in Spain. With no camouflaging whatsoever, and an impossible-to-miss bright yellow paint finish, the 4C was apparently undergoing a photoshoot at the time of being spotted. […]