German tuner Carlsson has come up with a comprehensive upgrade package for the somewhat unconventional – for aftermarket accessories – Mercedes-Benz B-Class. The package enhances style and performance. Starting with the under bonnet stuff, the Carlsson B-Class can be tweaked via a C-tronic CB adapter and plug for the factory […]
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Video: 2014 Audi A8 and S8 to be unveiled next week?
Audi has released yet another teaser video of the all but confirmed 2014 Audi A8 flagship sedan. A full unveiling will take place next week, with two models being uncovered. Although it is yet to be officially confirmed, Audi is set to unveil the new 2014 Audi A8. Spy photographers […]
Formula Ford EcoBoost racer lands in Australia
The Formula Ford EcoBoost open-wheel road racer has landed in Australia for the first time in the lead up to a special Ford ‘Go Further’ event which will take place later this week. Technically road legal, the ultra frugal machine features a tuned version of the company’s new 1.0-litre turbo […]
2013 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R review
It’s no secret that Australians love utes, particularly 4×4 utes. You only need to glance over the monthly sales figures to see sports trucks like the 2013 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R are seriously pulverising the stats. So far this year a whopping 81,995 4×4 utes have been sold in Australia. Even […]
Video: BMW i8 aerodynamics honed in wind tunnel
BMW has released a video showcasing some of the development and engineering that went into honing the aerodynamics of the upcoming BMW i8 eco-friendly sports car. Falling under BMW’s latest ‘i’ sub-brand, the i8 is going to be the company’s first ever bespoke sports car that uses a plug-in hybrid […]
Peugeot 208 GTi now on sale in Australia from $29,990
The GTi is back. After several decades since the original 205 GTi, Peugeot Australia has launched the new Peugeot 208 GTi. Featuring sporty highlights inside and out, the new model draws its inspiration from the original. Power comes from a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing quite a meaty 147kW and […]
Video: Citroen C-Elysee WTCC car hits the track with Loeb
Remember the Citroen C-Elysee WTCC racing car from a coupe of weeks ago? The full version has just hit the track with Sebastien Loeb behind the wheel. Set to race in next year’s World Touring Car Championship, the C-Elysee is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 283kW and 400Nm. […]
Anderson Germany Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG with 492kW
The Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG is one of the most powerful four-seat cars money can buy. Anderson Germany has taken the ingredients and amplified them with a new stealthy tuning program. Featuring a mega 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 engine producing 463kW and 1000Nm in factory form, Anderson has developed a tune […]