Remember the Mercedes G 63 AMG 6×6? The monstrous all-terrain tank that shouts, ‘I am the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the auto world’, now has a smaller brother. Meet the Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4². Mercedes has released what it dubs as a “near-series concept”, taking the existing recipe of insane off-road […]
Video: Aston Martin Vulcan previewed again, sounds serious
Aston Martin has released a second teaser for its upcoming track-only model, the Vulcan. This time we get a quick look at the big rear wing and get to hear the V12 engine. In a short clip released online, the 30-second teaser gives little away, but with a set of […]
2015 BMW X5 M & X6 M on sale in Australia from $185,900
The new 2015 BMW X5 M and X6 M will soon land in Australia, promising some of the highest performance capabilities you can get with an SUV. As reported earlier in the year, the new X5 M and X6 M carry over the outgoing 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. However, it […]
Datsun Z car pioneer Yutaka Katayama dies, aged 105
In a sad day for the automotive world and Datsun/Nissan fans, Yutaka Katayama, pioneer of the Datsun ‘Z’ car, has died at a heroic age of 105. Affectionately known as ‘Mr K’, Katayama played a pivotal role in directing and reinventing the brand during the 1970s when cars like Chevy’s […]
Skoda Octavia RS 230 performance edition revealed
Skoda, a manufacturer not exactly famed for its performance cars, has lifted the lid on the exciting new Octavia RS 230 special edition ahead of its official premiere in Geneva. The RS 230 comes packaged with the high-output, 169kW 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine also found in the VW Golf GTI […]
2016 Porsche 911 prototype spotted, involved in crash (video)
Porsche has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the 2016 991 Porsche 911 facelift. It was captured just moments after a minor crash in Germany. The exact specification or variant level of the prototype is unknown, with the most interesting element being the two centrally-mounted exhaust outlets. Could […]
2016 Toyota Corolla hatch revealed with updated design
Toyota has given us a preview of the new-look, 2016 Corolla hatch that will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, featuring tweaked styling and an updated interior. The Japanese company hasn’t confirmed many specifics about the new model, only saying that it will retain the current 1.8-litre four-cylinder […]
2016 Range Rover Evoque revealed, gets new Ingenium diesels
The updated 2016 Range Rover Evoque has been revealed ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut next month, featuring a refined exterior design, new engine options, and optional LED headlight technology. Starting with the design, it doesn’t look all that different from the current model after a quick inspection. However, […]