According to a recent Automotive News report from the US, Subaru is developing a turbocharged version of its latest 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine, found in the Subaru BRZ sports coupe. The engine, which already comes with advanced technology such as direct injection, also powers the Toyota 86 (review here) in […]
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Volkswagen Taigun concept previews new sub-Tiguan model
Volkswagen has given us all a preview of a new SUV that it is apparently planning which will sit underneath the Tiguan, in terms of size and price. Called the Volkswagen Taigun concept, the sporty SUV has just been unveiled at the 2012 Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil. Looking […]
For Sale: Peugeot 205 GTI with T16 engine conversion
This Peugeot 205 GTI with a T16 engine conversion is as close as you can get to a full 205 T16. And it’s up for sale here in Australia. Just 500 examples of the original T16s were ever made, making this build even more desirable. In the 1980s, the world […]
2012 Audi S6 and S7 Sportback now on sale in Australia
Audi Australia has announced two limited editions for the local market; the new Audi S6 sedan and the Audi S7 Sportback. Both come with the all-new twin-turbo V8 engine. Just 50 examples of each will hit the market. Audi says numbers had to be limited due to popular demand in […]
2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG to feature 4MATIC all-wheel drive?
Some details of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG facelift are starting to trickle through, with the latest news suggesting the German muscle car will switch to an all-wheel drive layout. (Current model shown) Ever since the AMG E-Class was original launched in 1993, as the E 36 AMG, power […]
2013 Nissan Pulsar SSS revealed at 2012 Australian Motor Show
Nissan is showing off the all-new 2013 Nissan Pulsar SSS at the Australian International Motor Show, currently underway. The hot hatch features sporty exterior enhancements and a turbocharged engine. It’s been over 10 years since we last saw the Pulsar SSS nameplate on the market. But now it’s back. It […]
Opel Astra OPC debuts at 2012 AIMS, priced from $42,990
The high performance Opel Astra OPC has made its local debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, ahead of its market launch in February. With a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing a very impressive 206kW of power and 400Nm of torque, the sleek hatch can sprint from […]
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake at 2012 Australian Motor Show
If fit and fast station wagons are your thing, the sweeping new Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake is about as appealing as they get, and it’s on display now at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. The CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake comes with AMG’s 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine […]