Skoda Australia is introducing minor revisions and option changes for its mid-size sedan and wagon, in the form of the 2015 Octavia model year update. All Ambition Plus, Elegance, and RS variants now come standard with a reverse parking camera, boosting the model’s overall safety. The Octavia has already been […]
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Video: Tuned MINI JCW sets Nurburgring FWD lap record
A new unofficial front-wheel drive lap record has been set at the Nurburgring by a modified MINI Cooper JCW driven by Sport Auto driver Christian Gebhardt. The duo posted a cracking time of 7:44. The MINI is tuned by Schirra Motoring, featuring a boosted version of the standard 1.6-litre turbo […]
BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition revealed, celebrates DTM win
BMW has revealed a new special edition version of the M4 sports coupe, called the M4 DTM Champion Edition. It celebrates BMW factory driver Marco Wittmann’s driver’s title win in the German touring car championship (DTM). Although there are still two of the 10 races of the series to go, […]
Audi Sport TT Cup one-make series announced for 2015 DTM
Audi has announced it will be introducing a new one-make Audi Sport TT Cup racing series next year as part of DTM, based on the new Audi TT sports coupe. The Audi Sport TT Cup car has to be one of the best-looking racing cars around, showcasing the sharp design […]
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Mk7 review (video)
To the untrained eye this humble little hatch is just another compact convenience made for the masses. You wouldn’t expect it to smoke both front tyres off the line, belch out a rally car soundtrack, or change directions like a wasp, would you? But in fact this is no ordinary […]
ABT develops 496kW package for new Audi S8
ABT Sportsline has come up with a package for the latest Audi S8 that is sure to get V8 saloon fans excited, boosting both power and torque by almost 30 per cent. The kW-hungry ABT Sportsline power kit sees engine output peak at 496kW and 840Nm. What this means is […]
Audi S3 Cabriolet now on sale in Australia from $69,300
If you’re after a small high-performance drop-top for the summer, Audi has just announced a new model that could tickle your fancy. It’s the all-new Audi S3 Cabriolet. Based on the awesome S3 Sportback and sedan, this is the first-ever cabriolet S3 Audi has made. It offers almost identical performance […]
2015 MINI Cooper 5 Door on sale from $27,750
The new MINI Cooper 5 Door is about to hit our shores and will take its place next to the familiar 3-door model. It comes in three variants, giving buyers the choice of both petrol and diesel engines. By introducing a five-door model MINI has expanded its market appeal so […]