Lightweight sports car specialist KTM is planning to shoehorn Audi’s barking brilliant 2.5-litre turbo five-cylinder engine into a future X-Bow variant. This would make it easily the quickest and most powerful model the company has ever made. In various forms, the X-Bow comes with an Audi 2.0-litre TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder, […]
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Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG on sale in Australia from $74,900
When the all-new high performance Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG goes on sale in Australia in September, prices will start at just $74,900. This is well under the previously speculated $90k mark. AMG models in Australia are very popular, and soon, consumers will be able to get into one at a […]
Video: 541kW Volkswagen Golf Mk1 is a ballistic street car
Now this is what you call a sleeper. It’s a humble Volkswagen Golf Mk1 fitted with a heavily tuned 8800rpm 2.0-litre turbo engine. Basically, it’s one of the most powerful street legal front-wheel drive cars in the world. Under the bonnet sits a monster Garrett GTX3582R turbocharger, with an engine […]
2014 Range Rover Sport spotted before debut
The new 2014 Range Rover Sport has been spotted in full, with no camouflage, around two weeks ahead of its official debut on March 26. These images, published on various media outlets and social media, give us a first glimpse of the model. Showcasing a clear relationship with the vehicle’s […]
2013 Mitsubishi Challenger XLS review
Have you ever tried really hard to fail only to be let down by success? We have. It’s a strange feeling. A feeling of satisfied disappointment. It’s how we felt when we repeatedly tried to get the 2013 Mitsubishi Challenger XLS stuck while off-roading. 2013 MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER XLS – PROS […]
Audi TT S line Competition package now on sale in Australia
Audi Australia has launched the hot new Audi TT S line Competition pacakage in the local market. The new variant brings the flare and drama of the TT RS, at almost half the price. The Competition package doesn’t include the cracking 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine as seen in the RS, but […]
Volkswagen Polo R wins 2013 Rally of Mexico, 2nd win ever
After bringing home the gold in the Rally of Sweden a couple of weeks ago, the all-new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car is proving extremely competitive and has taken out the weekend’s Rally of Mexico. This is Volkswagen’s second ever win in WRC. Piloted by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, […]
Video: Ford Fiesta ST hits the test track in Belgium
In the lead-up to the launch of the new Ford Fiesta ST, Ford has released full-throttle track video to get the taste buds going. The new model will go on sale in Australia during the middle of this year. Like the Focus ST, the Fiesta ST is a dedicated performance […]