Toyota Japan has announced some updates for the popular Toyota GT 86 sports coupe, including revised suspension and chassis stiffening, and some interior tweaks. You may remember earlier this year we test drove and reviewed a unique 86 prototype developed by chief engineer Tetsuya Tada. Well, it looks like Toyota […]
Mazda MX-5 gets a monster 2JZ engine conversion
Here’s an interesting creation. We all know the MX-5 is a great driver’s car but it could do with a bit more power. How about a Toyota 2JZ engine under the bonnet? Oh boy. Yep, this little lightweight sports roadster has undergone some surgery, and now it has a 2JZ-GTE […]
Bugatti Veyron Black Bess edition revealed, 5th ‘Legends’ special
Bugatti has revealed the fifth ‘Legends’ special edition Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, called the Vitesse Black Bess. These are the last few Bugatti Veyrons that will ever be made. This time the special pays tribute to a specific vehicle of the past as opposed to the previous editions that paid […]
Land Rover to reveal invisible car technology at New York Auto Show
Land Rover is about to reveal what most of us would consider impossible at the upcoming New York International Auto show; invisible car technology. While it might sound crazy, the technology will allow drivers to see through the bonnet and underneath the car. External cameras located in the car’s grille […]
New BMW Concept X5 eDrive revealed
An updated BMW Concept X5 eDrive has been revealed with a number of detail changes and an updated plug-in hybrid system. The concept gives us a preview of what to expect from BMW in the near future in regards to super-economical large SUVs. Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder […]
Lamborghini Aventador Jackie Chan Edition revealed
Lamborghini has pulled the covers off a special Aventador Jackie Chan Edition that will go on show at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. The 515kW 6.5-litre V12 supercar features special titanium grey paintwork, and a neat set of Nero Ade wheels. The Aventador’s already spectacular interior has been […]
2014 Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 on sale in Australia from $51,990
More power, more advanced, and more dynamic than ever, the new Golf R is here to shake up the performance hatch market. Oh, did we mention 0-100km/h in just 5.0 seconds
Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance now on sale in Australia
The extra sporty Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance has landed in Australia, adding more equipment, more power, and more all-round performance. Under the bonnet the EA888 2.0-litre turbocharged engine is tweaked to produce 169kW (up from 162kW) and the same 350Nm. This results in 0-100km/h coming up in 6.4 seconds, according […]