British supercar manufacturer McLaren has lifted the curtain on its most powerful convertible yet, the 765LT Spider. It packs the same 562kW/800Nm punch from its twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 as the 765LT coupe, which sends it from 0-100km/h in just 2.8 seconds and 0-200km/h in 7.2 seconds. That makes the 765LT […]
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BMW Australia announces 8 Series Heritage Edition
BMW has confirmed it is introducing a new 8 Series Heritage Edition in Australia, arriving during the fourth quarter. The Heritage Edition brings added equipment, and was designed as a tribute to 30 years of the 8 Series here in Australia. The special edition is based on the 840i and […]
2022 Kia Sportage undergoing Australian tuning, 1.6 turbo confirmed
Kia Australia is preparing to launch the all-new 2022 Sportage in the fourth quarter of this year, and has been carrying out ride and handling tuning which will be specific to the local market. The new Sportage was unveiled early in June. It’s now the fifth-generation model, based on the […]
2021 Hyundai i30 N Line Sedan review (video)
Just when you thought the humble sedan was a relic of the past, Hyundai releases the new i30 sedan (previously Elantra in Australia), that not only shows Hyundai is committed to sedans, it’s actually investing heavily in them and transforming them into a more premium offering for the average buyer. […]
2023 BMW M4 CSL, M3 CS coming; 400kW, auto, weight reduction
Some potential specs and information regarding the upcoming 2023 BMW M4 CSL and M3 CS have surfaced online, with power levels tipped to top around 400kW. According to a production timeline post in enthusiast forum, Bimmerpost, BMW is planning to launch an M4 CSL (coupe sport lightweight) and an M3 […]
Hyundai Australia announces i30 Fastback N Limited Edition; 206kW, 8spd DCT
In preparation for the incoming 2021 Hyundai i30 N update, Hyundai Australia is introducing a limited edition version of the outgoing Fastback N to help send it off. The limited edition is available with the company’s new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, as well as a conventional six-speed manual. This is the […]
2021 Land Rover Defender D300 SE review (video)
Land Rover is on a roll at the moment, offering a number of really attractive, high-quality and very capable products in its showroom. And the 2021 Defender D300 SE seems like another great example. Yes, the new Defender isn’t as rugged or as utilitarian as its predecessors, and yes it […]
MY2022 Aston Martin updates add power for DB11, new options for DBX, DBS
Aston Martin has confirmed some details for the model year 2022 rollout of its DB11, DBX, and new DBS which drops the Superleggera name. These include power upgrades as well as new interior and styling options. Aston has confirmed that the Mercedes-AMG 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 powering the DB11 has received […]