Remember the Volvo S60 Polestar? Not to be confused with the more regular Volvo S60 T6 Polestar currently on the market, this bespoke concept features a unique interior and exterior, and a 374kW turbo engine. Word has now come through that it may eventually hit production. According to a recent […]
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Video: McLaren 12C Spider looks stunning in new promo
McLaren has released a video of the new McLaren 12C Spider, showcasing its track performance and its drop-top roof function. The exceptional footage was taken using cinema-quality RED camera technology. The new drop-top version of the MP4-12C uses the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine as the coupe, producing 460kW of […]
Volvo XC40 prototype spotted undisguised, again
More images of the jumped up SUV version of the new V40 Golf-rival have surfaced online. The Volvo XC40 prototype appears to be wearing no camouflaging at all, giving us a full preview of the upcoming model. The Volvo V40 is set to be a bit of a game-changer in […]
2012 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe now on sale in Australia
BMW has launched the super-sleek 2012 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe in Australia. The four-door coupe is a direct rival to the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, and is available in one variant; the BMW 640i Gran Coupe. Featuring BMW’s renowned 3.0-litre TwinPower turbo inline six-cylinder engine, the 640i produces 235kW of power […]
2012 Volvo S60 Polestar limited edition review (video)
Unlike the Polestar tune you can option on various Volvos from the showroom, the 2012 Volvo S60 T6 Polestar is available as a bespoke, limited edition model that goes a bit further than an engine computer retune. Just 50 of these bad boys are on sale, all in S60 sedan form.
2015 Nissan 370Z to be lighter and more fuel efficient – report
Development has begun on the 2015 Nissan 370Z, with word coming through saying that it will be lighter in weight than the current model and more fuel efficient. Making a vehicle lighter usually results in better fuel economy, however, according to a recent Inside Line report, Nissan could go a […]
Video: 2012 Alpina B6 Biturbo hits 334km/h top speed
Based on the BMW 650i Coupe, the 2012 Alpina B6 Biturbo is a super-fast bit of gear. We know that. But it turns out it’s so quick in fact, it actually surpasses the new flagship BMW M6 Coupe. Sport Auto magazine in Germany has put together one of its renowned […]
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 revealed, 0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds
BMW has revealed the new BMW ActiveHybrid 3. This is the hybrid version of the new 3 Series. Don’t for a moment think that it’s a fuel-sipping slow coach though. With acceleration from 0-100km/h coming up in just 5.3 seconds, it’s actually the quickest 3 Series this side of the […]