Said to be one of just two delivered to Australia, this 1998 C 43 AMG Estate is from the days when the mighty C 63 AMG was just a glint in Mercedes’s eye. Under the bonnet sits a 4.3-lite V8 that pumps out 225kW and 410Nm, with power sent to […]
Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy on sale from $52,990
The cracking Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy has landed in Australia, designed to pay tribute to the front-wheel drive Nurburgring lap record set by the Megane Trophy-R. Just 100 examples will be on sale for local buyers. Featuring the highest-tuned version of the company’s 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine, the special […]
Alfa Romeo 4C Quadrifoglio ‘QV’ variant on the way – rumour
A sportier version of the lightweight Alfa Romeo 4C is set to be on its way, potentially following the company’s ‘Quadrifoglio ‘QV’ theme. Mysterious prototypes showing signs of ‘QV’ have recently been spotted out and about in Europe. The Alfa Romeo 4C is Alfa’s latest sports car. It uses a […]
Ford adds SYNC2 emergency assist to new Falcon, Territory
In a first for an Australian-built vehicle, the new 2015 Ford Falcon, Falcon Ute, and Territory will feature potentially life-saving safety technology called SYNC2 with emergency assistance. The technology is able to call emergency services following accident where the airbags deploy, or the fuel pump has been shutoff in the […]
Bisimoto planning monster Hyundai Sonata project for SEMA
Hyundai is planning to unveil an insane Sonata-based show car for the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas. It’s being put together with the help of Bisimoto. Bisimoto has developed projects together with Hyundai for the SEMA show now for three years running. The mission for the latest project is […]
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S revealed
The new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S has been revealed, showcasing a “sporty and sophisticated” design theme inside and out. Based on the regular road-going Outlander PHEV, the Concept-S gives the SUV a distinct sporty look via a number of unique changes. At the front is an all-new ‘X’ grille layout […]
For Sale: 1971 Mercedes 220D with Lexus 1UZFE V8 conversion
This car started life as a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220D with a whopping 44kW, however, it’s fair to say it’s now far from its original glory. Originally a 220D sedan, it has been converted into a ute and now sports a 4.0-litre Lexus 1UZFE V8 and an automatic transmission. With a […]
Greg Murphy tricks Cameron Smith in the 430kW HSV GTS
Watch on as HSV’s latest ambassador, rugby league star and captain of the Melbourne Storm, Cameron Smith, gets fooled by a driver named Barry Ford during a HSV experience track day in the supercharged Gen-F GTS. It turns out Barry Ford is actually three-time Bathurst 1000 winner Greg Murphy, who […]