Aussies can catch their first glimpse of the exciting new Alfa Romeo 4C when it hits the tarmac at Phillip Island this weekend. The 4C is the official safety car for the opening round of the 2014 World Superbike Championship. The 4C has sent motoring journalists around the world frothing […]
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Renault’s powerful new 1.6L Energy dCi twin-turbo diesel
Renault has whipped the covers off its new twin-turbocharged 1.6-litre diesel engine, which produces about the same amount of torque and power as a strong 2.0-litre turbo engine. Renault claims the twin-turbo setup delivers 117.7kW of power and 380Nm of torque, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel consumption […]
ABT tunes the bejesus out of the Mk7 VW Golf R
The Volkswagen Golf R is already a cracking super hot hatch. Renowned Audi and Volkswagen tuner ABT has transformed it into a psychopathic runaround through a new upgrade kit. In its standard form the new Mk7 Golf R comes with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 221kW and 380Nm. With help […]
Honda Performance Development reveals HR35TT twin-turbo
Now here’s a nice clean engine. It’s Honda’s new HR35TT racing unit developed by Honda Performance Development based on the 3.5-litre V6 seen in many of its road-going vehicles. As you can see, the J35-series motor comes with two distinct ‘horns’, or turbochargers as they are often known. It also […]
Audi RS 7 Sportback on sale in Australia from $238,500
The stunning Audi RS 7 Sportback has touched down in Australia. It joins the local showroom as one of the quickest four-door vehicles money can buy. Based on the sleek A7 Sportback which uses the latest four-door coupe trend, the RS 7 is infused with all the performance you get […]
Audi S3 Cabriolet revealed, on sale late-2014
With the new Audi A3 Cabriolet unveiled late last year, it was only a matter of time until the hot S3 version would appear. And now is that time. The new Audi S3 Cabriolet is a very unique proposition in the market. It infuses the go-fast engine, drivetrain and handling […]
Fiat Panda Cross revealed, new super-rugged compact
Fiat has revealed a funky little super-off-road version of the already-plucky Panda 4×4, called the Panda Cross. It will make its official public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Featuring an obvious, tough and rugged body with silver highlights, a big bash plate at the front, and plastic […]
2014 Kia Cerato Koup Turbo review (video)
In many ways the 2014 Kia Cerato Koup Turbo is a coming of age for the Korean carmaker. It’s Kia’s first true crack at a decent sports car. Is it ready to take on the world?