While BMW has created a new ‘i’ sub-brand, and revealed the first line of models to be launched including the electric i3 city car and i8 sports car, we now hear word that a more conventional BMW ‘i5’ family car could be on the horizon. Using a similar high degree […]
Loder1899 Ford Fiesta ST tuning kit announced
Redefining the term ‘pocket rocket’, Loder1899 has come up with a neat upgrade package for the already-potent Ford Fiesta ST. Engine power is boosted enough to give it highly credible performance. In its standard form, the Fiesta ST comes with a 1.6-litre EcoBoost turbo four-cylinder producing 134kW and 240Nm. Up […]
Video: Nissan GT-R Nismo – the development story
Finding it difficult to sleep at night? Need to absorb more information about the epic Nissan GT-R Nismo to sooth your soul? Nissan has released just the thing that might help; a comprehensive 26-minute video outlining all the nitty-gritty about the new model. The Nissan GT-R is already regarded as […]
2014 Volvo V60 Polestar revealed
The fast Volvo wagon is back. This time in the form of the new 2014 Volvo V60 Polestar. It builds on technology developed for the Australian-exclusive S60 Polestar introduced earlier this year. After a number of teasers over the past few weeks, the special Polestar model has finally been unveiled, […]
Volvo borrows US$800 million from China Development Bank
In an attempt to try and double vehicle sales to 800,000 per year before 2020, Volvo Cars has borrowed a staggering US$800 million from China Development Bank. A Volvo spokesman said the credit would be used to develop new products and enhance the company’s capital structure. It’s been a rough […]
Starwood Motors creates monster ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Jeep
Jeep is synonymous with off-roading, but this version courtesy of Starwood Motors is something more akin to what Arnold Schwarzenegger would have driven in his hey-day. The 2013 version of the Full Metal Jacket Jeep is the second rendition of Starwood’s custom off-roader and comes in at US$106,888. Starting life […]
For Sale: 1981 Ford Escort Zakspeed racer
Although today’s cars offer some pretty incredible technologies, there isn’t much that can beat the pure sound and retro appeal of an old icon, such as this 1981 Ford Escort Denim Zakspeed racer. With an extensive Group 4 racing history the Zakspeed Escort is considered a legend in some circles. […]
2014 Lexus GS adds 300h variant, 8-speed auto for 350
Lexus has announced some revisions for the 2014 GS sedan lineup in Australia with the introduction of the new GS 300h hybrid, as well as an eight-speed sports auto for the GS 350 models. With two hybrid variants on offer, customers now have the option of two GS models to […]