As stunning as ever, the Evoque now comes with a nine-speed auto transmission in a bid to further slash fuel consumption. How does it shape up? Is nine too many?
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2015 Porsche Cayenne on sale in November from $104,700
Porsche Australia has announced pricing for the updated Porsche Cayenne which was revealed a couple of weeks ago. The starting price for the 2015 model is up $4100, however, the new hybrid is over $10,000 cheaper. Kicking off the range is the Cayenne Diesel, which starts at $104,700. Even with […]
Mercedes-Benz E 250 & CDI Special Editions announced
Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced E 250 and E 250 CDI ‘Special Edition’ models for the local sedan lineup, bringing added features and boosted overall value. Based on the E 250 and E 250 CDI, the Special Editions come with the popular Vision Package, which includes a 360-degree camera for maximum […]
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer on sale from $44,400
Local prices and specifications for the all-new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer – BMW’s first-ever front-wheel drive car – have been announced. It will arrive in November. Three variants will make up the local lineup, including the 218i, 218d, and the 225i. Each are powered by a turbocharged engine, with […]
Video: BMW M235i creates ‘drift mob’ dance at roundabout
Remember the BMW M teaser from yesterday? It turns out BMW M wasn’t planning to reveal the M2 as initially thought. Instead, it invented the ‘Drift mob’. Using four BMW M235i sports coupes, a special ‘drift mob’ – like flash mob dancers – were organised in Cape Town, South Africa, […]
Volvo S60 Polestar vs Lexus IS F: comparison review (video)
Before you get to heavyweights like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C 63, you have these two tantilising underdogs. Can the turbo newcomer be a match for the V8 veteran?
Ferrari working on twin-charger with electric turbo – report
Ferrari is reportedly working on a new twin-charger system consisting of a supercharger and, interestingly, an electric turbocharger. The setup is apparently being developed to help eradicate turbo-lag. Turbochargers conventionally run off exhaust pressure, which turns a turbine and an adjacent compressor wheel. According to a 4WheelsNews report, a source […]
Vorsteiner BMW M3-M4 upgrades on the way
A new styling kit for the 2014 BMW M3 and M4 by Vorsteiner has leaked out early. This is one of the first upgrade packages for the new model we’ve seen, and one of the most anticipated. Vorsteiner is renowned for creating all kinds of tasteful upgrades for high-end vehicles. […]