Volkswagen has revealed the new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid just before its official debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. It becomes Volkswagen’s third plug-in hybrid model. Starting with the under-bonnet technology, power comes from a 1.4-litre TSI turbo four-cylinder producing 115kW. This is supported by an electric motor […]
2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo TwinAir & 1.4 review (video)
The 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo TwinAir offers up a very tempting price entry point for a European hatch. It’s funky on the outside, and a fun car to drive at heart, but can the TwinAir’s 0.9-litre engine cope with Australian conditions? Or is the 1.4-litre turbo model better suited? The […]
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage hatch on sale from $11,490
Mitsubishi Motors has just announced a new entry price for the 2015 Mirage, with the ES model now starting from $11,490. The new entry price makes the Mirage one of the most affordable new cars in Australia. Two models form the lineup; ES from $11,490, and LS from $12,990. Both […]
2015 VW Amarok ‘Dark Label’ special edition headed for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has just announced the factory-developed Amarok ‘Dark Label’ will hit our shores in 2015. The dark-themed model sports various interior and exterior changes, giving the German ute a somewhat sinister appearance. Two Dark Label models will be available; Highline TDI400 Selectable 4MOTION (six-speed manual), and TDI420TDI Permanent 4MOTION […]
Blue Honda Civic Type R concept set for Paris, new details
Honda has unveiled sketches of another Civic Type R concept that will head to the 2014 Paris Motor Show which begins on October 4. The carmaker has also confirmed new details for the hot hatch, stating that it will sport “unrivalled power” in comparison to previous Type R models such […]
Porsche Cayenne 958 widebody kit by CT Exclusive
As far as Euro SUVs are concerned, the Porsche Cayenne has to be one of the best cars in its class to put a widebody kit on. German tuner CT Exclusive has just released their widebody kit for the Porsche SUV, and doesn’t it look boss. The bodykit includes an […]
Video: Audi Sport Quattro Group B rally car experience
For those that remember the insane Group B Rally days of the 1980s, the Audi Sport Quattro S1 rally car was easily one of the most memorable. With over 373kW and a kerb weight of around 1090kg, performance was (and still is) simply out of this world. During the Australian […]
Toyota Yaris WRC car spotted undergoing testing (video)
Toyota has been spotted testing a prototype version of the Toyota Yaris WRC car. The company is still yet to confirm a date for WRC entry, however, 2016 or 2017 seems likely. Toyota has apparently been testing prototypes since earlier this year, but this is the first time we’ve been […]