Nissan is working on the next-gen Nissan 370Z which is set to downsize in terms of engines and dimensions. It’s being labelled as a spiritual successor to the old Datsun 240Z. Codenamed the Z35, the new Z car will be the third generation of the modern series, featuring the most […]
Peugeot 308 R Concept revealed, gets RCZ R engine
Peugeot has revealed the 308 R Concept in the lead up to its official public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The concept presents added spice to the 308 in the form of more power and more style. Featuring the 199kW/330Nm RCZ R 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, the 308 […]
Porsche ‘984’ sedan in the pipeline, based on 918 – report
With the launch of the new Porsche 918 Spyder getting near, there’s now word Porsche could be considering using the platform for a new large sedan dubbed the ‘984’. According to a recent Automobile magazine report, Porsche chief designer Michael Mauer has apparently already created a concept version of a […]
Lexus design challenge winners announced for SEMA
Lexus recently asked enthusiasts to come up with a tuning design proposal for the new 2014 Lexus IS. Entrant Rob Evans has been announced as the winner, and the proposal will be built and shown at this year’s SEMA Show. Evans envisaged the Lexus IS with a super-wide bodykit with […]
Daniel Ricciardo revealed as Mark Webber replacement
Mark Webber has revealed Daniel Ricciardo will replace him for the 2014 season. Webber let the news go during the weekend’s Spa-Francorchamps F1. Although Red Bull is yet to reveal who the new driver will be, with various rumours suggesting it could be anyone from Kimi Raikkonen to Fernando Alonso, […]
Tata Xenon ‘Tuff Truck’ concept helps launch brand in Australia
To help kick off the Tata Motors brand launch in Australia, the company has revealed a special one-off Tata Tuff Truck concept ute at the National 4×4 & Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo. The rough and ready concept was designed and developed in conjunction with Fusion Automotive, the […]
Peugeot 208 GTi ‘Pikes Peak’ edition on the way – rumour
After winning this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event, the Peugeot 208 GTi has the perfect marketing campaign lined up for a special edition. And that’s exactly what could be on the way. According to recent international reports, Peugeot could be working on a special ‘Pikes Peak’ edition of […]
2014 Lexus GX revealed, sharp new look
Following the design themes set by other new models in the Lexus range, Lexus has unveiled the 2014 GX large SUV which sports the sharp new look. Featuring the company’s spindle grille layout and a much more aggressive face, the new GX gets a fresh set of headlights with LEDs, […]