More power, more advanced, and more dynamic than ever, the new Golf R is here to shake up the performance hatch market. Oh, did we mention 0-100km/h in just 5.0 seconds
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance now on sale in Australia
The extra sporty Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance has landed in Australia, adding more equipment, more power, and more all-round performance. Under the bonnet the EA888 2.0-litre turbocharged engine is tweaked to produce 169kW (up from 162kW) and the same 350Nm. This results in 0-100km/h coming up in 6.4 seconds, according […]
2014 MINI Countryman Cooper S review (video)
There’s no doubting the super-sticky, go-kart-like grip and all-round enjoyment of the MINI Cooper S, but what if you have a family and need more seats and a usable boot? This is MINI’s solution.
911 Turbo Cabrio showcases ‘Porsche Exclusive’ options
A special Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet has been revealed to show off the company’s latest Exclusive customisation program and unique options. It features a range of unique highlights including a Slate Grey and Garnet Red colour scheme, along with special 20-inch high-gloss black alloy wheels, and bi-xenon dynamic headlights. Customers […]
2014 Ford EcoSport EcoBoost review (video)
Get ready Australia, these tiny, ultra-efficient, happy-go-lucky SUVs just like the new Ford EcoSport 1.0L EcoBoost are going to inundate the roads soon, with almost all manufacturers offering one or at least planning to have one in the showroom in the near future. Ford Australia is gearing up to produce […]
Audi A5 S line Competition on sale from $83,300
Following the introduction of the A1 and TT S line Competition models, Audi Australia is announcing an A5 Coupe version. It comes equipped with a number of highlights to give it a unique sporty character. Based on the entry-level 2.0 TFSI, the S line Competition is a strict limited edition […]
Facelifted 2014 BMW X1 on sale in Australia from $46,300
BMW Australia has announced a mild update for the 2014 BMW X1, with revised trim and design details, more standard equipment across the range, and over $4400 in added value for all variants. Perhaps the biggest update is the introduction of an eight-speed automatic transmission for all variants as standard. […]
Past Blast: 1996-1997 Volvo 850 R
In light of Volvo’s recent success in this year’s V8 Supercar championship we thought we’d take a look at one of its great sports cars from the past, the Volvo 850 R. Built from 1996 to 1997, the front-driven 850 R was a follow up to the successful T-5R. The […]