Lotus has lifted the lid on prices and specifications for its Emira First Edition, promising no-less than the world’s most powerful four-cylinder engine, but there is an asterisks. Billed as the “most accomplished” Lotus creation yet, the Emira is set to be offered with a choice of two mid-mounted powertrains; […]
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New Aston Martin V12 Vantage revealed, last V12 for the nameplate
Aston Martin has taken the wraps off the all-new V12 Vantage; the most powerful Vantage yet and the last of its kind to be powered by a V12. While Aston Martin will no doubt keep the Vantage nameplate as a key pillar of its portfolio, future generations will likely gain […]
Toyota testing automatic transmission in GR Yaris, for GR Corolla?
Interested in buying a Toyota GR Yaris but can’t drive manual? Well, there might be hope for you as Toyota is toying with an automatic transmission conversion in the popular hot hatch. And we mean that literally. Toyota is testing a special rally-prepped GR Yaris in Japan featuring with an […]
2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vs BMW X3 M Competition: Comparison
In the market for a fast yet practical high-performance mid-size SUV? Either the recently-announced 2022 BMW X3 M Competition or the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio are a great place to start. They both feature a potent twin-turbo six-cylinder engine offering reasonable economy and outstanding performance, and they both offer proper […]
No new 2023 Subaru WRX STI coming, iconic rally model killed off
In news that will probably be very disappointing to WRX fans, Subaru has just confirmed there will be no new WRX STI for the next generation. Instead, Subaru Tecnica International will focus its energy on developing future performance technologies. The new-generation WRX has been unveiled and will go on sale […]
2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito now on sale in Australia, adds OM 654 diesel
Mercedes-Benz Australia has given its Vito van range an update for MY2022, adding its relatively new OM 654 turbo-diesel powertrain for the flagship variant, while the Valente people-mover has been renamed the Vito Tourer. Set to hit Australian roads by the middle of this year, Mercedes’s smallest commercial van has […]
Renault unveils all-new Austral SUV, replaces Kadjar
Renault has taken the wraps off its all-new electrified Austral SUV. Although, we are yet to know if we’ll see the Kadjar replacement here in Australia in the near future. The Austral rides on the CMF-CD platform shared with the all-new Nissan Qashqai, in what can be described as a […]
BMW M3 Touring wagon to debut mid-2022, previewed again (video)
Rumours are swirling that BMW is preparing to unveil an all-new G81 2023 M3 Touring wagon some time in the middle of this year. The news comes as the company sends out another sneak peek of the performance wagon on video. After a three-decade absence, BMW looks set to adorn […]