A new and particularly silent lap record has been recorded at Bathurst, with Audi’s new RS e-tron GT setting a new fastest lap around Mt Panorama. With the help of Audi Sport driver, Christopher Mies, Audi took a moment between the action at the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hours endurance […]
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2024 Mazda CX-90 revealed, inline-6s confirmed for Australia
Mazda has taken the wraps off its CX-90 SUV at a launch event in Malibu, California, with the company confirming a mix of inline-six petrol and diesel hybridised engines for its flagship family-mover here in Australia. The CX-90 will sit atop Mazda’s lineup as the range-topping SUV offering, while sharing […]
New Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate unveiled, last of the current generation
Aston Martin has taken the wraps off its fierce parting piece for the current generation DBS family, with its limited-edition DBS 770 Ultimate – the most powerful Aston to roll out of the Gaydon factory. The DBS 770 Ultimate comes powered by a tuned version of the 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 already […]
Hennessey unveils new track weapon; 1355kW Venom F5 Revolution
American tuning house and car manufacturer, Hennessey, has taken the wraps off its latest creation, the Venom F5 Revolution. It has been developed with high-speed cornering in mind rather than outrageous straight-line speed. While a new aero kit and significant weight reductions are at top of the spec sheet, we […]
BMW M signs Valentino Rossi as works driver, to race Bathurst 12 Hour
In a somewhat surprising piece of news, BMW M has announced it has signed none other than nine-time Moto GP champion, Valentino ‘The Doctor’ Rossi to its M Motorsport works driver program. After hanging up the helmet from an illustrious 25-year career in Moto GP, Valentino Rossi has become the […]
BMW unveils futuristic i Vision Dee concept at 2023 CES
BMW has unveiled a futuristic concept car called the i Vision Dee, showcasing some of the features would could see on a future mid-size sedan from the brand. The concept was unveiled during the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas over the weekend, previewing BMW’s upcoming design and […]
2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport revealed, boosted to 165kW / 550Nm
Toyota has taken the wraps off its new Dakar-inspired HiLux GR Sport, which is set for launch in Australia in the second half of 2023. It comes powered by a boosted version of the regular 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder, now kicking out 165kW of power and 550Nm of torque. That makes […]
Munro MK 1 aims to be “world’s most capable” electric 4×4
A Scottish start-up by the name of Munro Vehicles has taken the wraps off an outlandish new vehicle called the MK 1. It’s a battery-electric off-roader which is set for a 2023 release, and the headline stats are very impressive. The company says the MK 1 offers a payload figure […]