Renault has been spotted driving about in a very interesting little concept car in Spain while undergoing a photo shoot. Believed to be called the Renault ‘TwinFun’ or ‘TwinRun’, the feisty pocket-sized racer is being interpreted as a modern-day Renault 5 Turbo. No official details have been released at this […]
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Stunning Hyundai HND-9 Concept, previews next-gen Coupe
Hyundai has unveiled the rather exquisite Hyundai HND-9 Concept at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show in Korea. The stunning number will inspire the next-gen Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which has been locked in for the Australian market. Previewed last week, the concept looks wonderfully modern and alluring in finer detail. It […]
2014 Volvo S60, V60, XC60 R-Design revealed, on sale late-2013
Volvo has unveiled the new range of sporty R-Design ’60’ series models, including the 2014 Volvo S60 and V60, and the XC60 SUV. They showcase a distinct performance theme inside and out with a sports chassis and suspension setup. The trim level, which includes a neat bodykit on the outside, […]
2014 Kia Cerato Koup SX turbo unveiled at New York
Kia has pulled the wraps off the new 2014 Kia Cerato Koup SX turbo at the New York Auto Show. This is the first time the Koup is offered with a turbocharged engine, and it becomes the most powerful Cerato-based model ever produced. Powered by the same 1.6-litre turbo GDI […]
2014 Audi S3 and A3 sedan revealed
The sheets have been lifted off the new 2014 Audi A3 sedan and the high-performance S3 sedan. The new model will go on sale in Australia early next year, joining the A3 Sportback which is due in May. Based on the smart-looking new A3 hatch, the sedan steps into what […]
Lexus ‘GS F’ name trademarked in the US – rumour
Lexus parent company Toyota Motor Corp has apparently filed to trademark ‘GS F’ in the US, under ‘automobiles and structural parts thereof’. This provides some indication on what Lexus could be planning in terms of a high performance sedan. As previously reported, production of the muscular Lexus IS F sports […]
2013 BMW 328i Touring now on sale in Australia
The new-generation ‘F31’ 2013 BMW 328i Touring wagon is now on sale in Australia, joining the 318d and 320i variants. It becomes the most powerful 3 Series wagon on sale in the country. (318d Sport Line shown) Featuring the company’s new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the 328i Touring produces 180kW […]
Video: RamSpeed Audi R8 V8 with Heffner twin-turbo kit
RamSpeed in Sydney has just finished building what is believed to be the second-ever Audi R8 in the country fitted with a Heffner twin-turbo kit. The package is installed on the V8 version of the all-wheel drive Audi supercar. Starting with a very neat grey Audi R8 4.2-litre V8, the […]