Australian new vehicle registration figures for August, 2022, have been handed out in the form of the VFACTS report, and it looks like things are on the mend with total figures for the month being the best since 2017. Yep, August 2022 was the best month of August since 2017. […]
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Toyota Australia confirms RHD Tundra in development with Walkinshaw
Toyota has confirmed that a right-hand drive version of the American Tundra full-size pickup is set to enter development for Australia with performance specialists Walkinshaw. Toyota says that it has tapped the Walkinshaw Automotive Group on the shoulder to re-engineer the Tundra for Australian roads, with testing to start as […]
Ford testing new projected image high-resolution headlight technology (video)
Ford has released a short clip from initial tests of its high-resolution headlights that are able to project warnings, directions and speed limits onto the road ahead. Ford says the new headlight technology is aimed at combatting the number of people ‘driving blind’ for even a few seconds where they […]
New Bugatti roadster previewed ahead Monterey Car Week debut
French hypercar manufacturer Bugatti has released a short clip online teasing the release of an all-new roadster ahead of its official debut at the Monterey Car Week in the coming days. The company has taken to Instagram to post a short clip showcasing some silhouetted lines of a Bugatti drop-top, […]
Lexus Electrified Sport (LFA successor) making US debut at 2022 Monterey Car Week
Lexus will unveil the “next chapter” of its design philosophy and path to electrification at Monterey Car Week, this weekend, showcasing its stunning Electrified Sport concept for the first time in the USA. The company confirms it will be showcasing its Electrified Sport concept at the prestigious event, giving the […]
Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets Nurburgring lap record, 7:33 (video)
Porsche has taken out the Nurburgring lap record for series-production electric car, clocking a lap in just 7:33.3. This surpasses the significantly more powerful Tesla Model S Plaid by around two seconds. The Taycan used for the lap record was a standard Taycan Turbo S. Well, it wasn’t quite showroom […]
Autoart 993R revealed as tasteful restomod for the 993 Porsche 911
Autoart by Paul Stephens has taken the wraps off what it describes as the pinnacle of the 993 Porsche 911 with its stunning little 993R. It has received everything from a makeover to a completely revised powertrain and performance hardware. The company says that the original brief for the 993R […]
Ferrari unveils 296 GT3 racing car, debuts at Daytona 24 Hour
Ferrari has taken the wraps off its latest GT3 creation, the 296 GT3. It replaces the 488 GT3, and comes in as the first mid-mounted twin-turbo six-cylinder track weapon since the iconic Ferrari 246 SP. The 296 GT3 comes powered by a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 powertrain kicking out 447kW of […]