Honda has confirmed details and specs for the all-new 2023 Civic Type R for the first time, ahead of market entry in Australia next year. The new Civic Type R comes in as not only the most powerful iteration yet, but also the most powerful Type R ever. Its ‘K20C1’ […]
2023 Nissan Z review – Australian launch (video)
How good is this? It’s like living in the turbo era of the 1980s, with a twin-turbo Nissan Z duking it out with the Toyota Supra. All we need now is a new 200SX (Silvia) and Mitsubishi GTO and we’re all set. This is the new Nissan Z. The successor […]
2023 BMW X5 M spotted at Nurburgring, mild-hybrid tech likely (video)
BMW has been spotted testing out a mid-cycle update (known as LCI, in BMW speak) for the almighty BMW X5 M at the Nurburgring, with rumours swirling that styling tweaks may well be accompanied by a revised powertrain and some added performance. In a video captured by CarSpyMedia, we can […]
New Nissan Z convertible depends on demand, Nismo variant more likely
A new Nissan Z convertible or targa top could happen, if fans ask desperately enough. That’s according to former GT-R development boss and now brand ambassador and Nissan’s chief product specialist, Hiroshi Tamura. Speaking with Australian media at the local launch of the new Z last week, Tamura admitted the […]
Honda & LG Energy to build $4.4b battery plant in USA
In major news from Honda, the company has announced plans to build a massive battery production facility based in the USA with Korean electronics giant, LG Energy Solution, as part of a $4.4-billion investment. Honda and LG Energy made the announcement earlier this week, and if all goes to plan, […]
Skoda Vision 7S EV concept debuts new logo, next-gen design theme
Skoda has taken the wraps off its latest all-electric concept in the form of the Vision 7S. It’s a look into what we can expect design-wise from the company as it charges toward a lineup filled with battery-electric vehicles. The Vision 7S itself is a seven-seat SUV that offers 600km […]
Toyota Australia adding new GR Sport variant to Yaris Cross range
Toyota has confirmed a sporty new variant of the Yaris Cross will be coming to Australia in December, called the Yaris Cross GR Sport. It’ll join the growing lineup of GR Sport models. The Yaris Cross GR Sport comes packing a revised suspension system that, according to Toyota, aims to […]
DMC reveals upgrades for Maserati MC20, pushes out 525kW
German tuning house DMC has taken the wraps off its latest set of visual and power enhancements for the Maserati MC20 supercar, sharpening up the styling and power for a bold new persona called the Sovrana. On the styling front, DMC has given the MC20 a brand new carbon fibre […]