Skoda Australia is introducing minor revisions and option changes for its mid-size sedan and wagon, in the form of the 2015 Octavia model year update. All Ambition Plus, Elegance, and RS variants now come standard with a reverse parking camera, boosting the model’s overall safety. The Octavia has already been […]
2015 Range Rover Sport on sale, TDV6 S and Hybrid added
The updated 2015 Range Rover Sport has been announced for the Australian market, with new hybrid and TDV6 turbo-diesel engine options added to the range and improved value on some variants. Headlining the 2015 model update is of course the new hybrid option. It comprises of a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 […]
Ferrari ‘458 T’ to debut at Geneva, sub-4L twin-turbo V8 – report
It’s been known for some time the updated 2015 Ferrari 458 will feature a new turbocharged engine, and may adopt a ‘458 T’ nameplate. A recent report now says the model will debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March. Ferrari is, like all other car manufacturers, looking to […]
Video: Tuned MINI JCW sets Nurburgring FWD lap record
A new unofficial front-wheel drive lap record has been set at the Nurburgring by a modified MINI Cooper JCW driven by Sport Auto driver Christian Gebhardt. The duo posted a cracking time of 7:44. The MINI is tuned by Schirra Motoring, featuring a boosted version of the standard 1.6-litre turbo […]
1120kW Dartz Black Shark officially revealed
Remember the crazy Dartz Black Shark previewed last week? The finished product has now been fully revealed, showcasing perhaps the ugliest, most imposing body ever for a road vehicle. Underneath it all lies a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV, which is basically the biggest family SUV Mercedes makes. For the Black Shark, […]
BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition revealed, celebrates DTM win
BMW has revealed a new special edition version of the M4 sports coupe, called the M4 DTM Champion Edition. It celebrates BMW factory driver Marco Wittmann’s driver’s title win in the German touring car championship (DTM). Although there are still two of the 10 races of the series to go, […]
Audi Sport TT Cup one-make series announced for 2015 DTM
Audi has announced it will be introducing a new one-make Audi Sport TT Cup racing series next year as part of DTM, based on the new Audi TT sports coupe. The Audi Sport TT Cup car has to be one of the best-looking racing cars around, showcasing the sharp design […]
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Mk7 review (video)
To the untrained eye this humble little hatch is just another compact convenience made for the masses. You wouldn’t expect it to smoke both front tyres off the line, belch out a rally car soundtrack, or change directions like a wasp, would you? But in fact this is no ordinary […]