Porsche has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming 991 2014 Porsche 911 GT2 with flat-out laps around the Nurburgring in Germany. The new model is expected to produce very quick lap times around the ‘Ring, enough to place it as the fastest production 911 on sale. With […]
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 previewed
Chevrolet has released a preview image of the upcoming 2015 Corvette Z06. This is the first time some official light has been shed on the new performance model. Based on the new Corvette Stingray, the Z06 will be the most track-capable Corvette ever, according to the manufacturer. It will showcase […]
850hp Mercedes-Benz SLS shoots mega flames
You know you’re dealing with diabolical horsepower levels when your car requires ballast in the boot when on the dyno. Another sign of huge power is flames shooting from the exhaust. As is the case with this heavily tuned twin-turbo Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by RADO Motorsports. It demonstrates both of […]
2015 Ford Mustang revealed, again
The clearest image yet has been leaked online showing the 2015 Ford Mustang in full. This time the shot comes from an upcoming issue of TIME magazine. Ford has organised a mega five-country international unveiling event for the new Mustang, of which the Sydney part will take place tonight. Ford […]
Australian vehicle sales for November – Corolla to be 2013 best-seller
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for November 2013 shows signs of 2013’s best-selling models
Porsche Macan on sale in Australia from $84,900
The new Porsche Macan mid-size SUV will go on sale in Australia from just $84,900 when it arrives next year. At this price point, it becomes the new entry-level, most accessible Porsche model on the market. Porsche unveiled the Macan earlier this month at both the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show […]
Politicians crash 227 cars in past two years – report
Australian politicians aren’t known for their driving skill, so it’s no surprise to learn they’ve crashed 227 cars, dodged 423 tolls and tallied 177 fines in the past two years. The 227 crashes amount to almost one incident for every 226 federal politicians. The crash dummy politicians were revealed in […]
Nissan Xtronic CVT transmission under fire
Nissan is blaming gearbox supplier Jatco – a company it owns a 75 per cent stake in – for problems with its Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Xtronic gearbox is fitted to many of Nissan’s smaller cars and there are reports customers have complained about the system. Jatco has […]