The all-new, all-awesome 2013 Porsche 911 RSR has been revealed, based on the new-generation 991 Porsche 911 sports car. The racing special will compete in the World Endurance Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours this year. Featuring revised aerodynamics, a stricter focus on being lightweight, and a six-speed sequential […]
2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI range gets power boost
Volkswagen Australia has announced a mild specification update for its 2.0 TDI engine found in the Passat range. The engine, which is also available the current Golf GTD, is only updated for the Passat. Since the new Mk7 Golf is just around the corner, the update doesn’t apply to the […]
Sebastian Vettel Infiniti’s ‘director of performance’
Three-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel will become the company’s director of performance, extending the champ’s current relationship with Infiniti. The news has just been announced at the New York Auto Show, currently underway. Infiniti is one of Red Bull Racing F1 team’s major sponsors, so it comes as no […]
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander review – LS 2.4 petrol and Aspire Di-D
The midsize soft-roader market is getting tougher and tougher, and with the launch of the new 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, first seen at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, the popular model is now more appealing than ever. For this review we have tested both the flagship Aspire Di-D turbo-diesel and […]
Subaru BRZ twin-turbo diesel hybrid confirmed: BREAKING NEWS
Subaru has just confirmed a high performance BRZ is on the way. The performance model will come with a high-powered twin-turbo diesel engine featuring hybrid technology. (Image: Subaru BRZ with sports kit) The BRZ and Toyota 86 joint project has been crying out for more power since it was launched […]
For Sale: Original 1972 Mazda RX-3 travelled just 45,000km
An immaculate and original 1972 Mazda RX-3 is up for sale in Victoria, featuring a retro Earth Green exterior and an orange interior trim. The two-door coupe even comes with the original 10A rotary engine. In the Seventies, Mazda introduced a number ‘RX’ rotary sports cars. They were the company’s […]
Masters Shopping Trolley review (April Fool’s special)
The Masters Shopping Trolley is the fastest trolley in the shopping scene, probably. It sports an aggressive bodykit with front and rear spoilers, two steering wheels, and great cargo capacity. It’s also completely free, to borrow. MASTERS SHOPPING TROLLEY – PROS AND CONS PROS: Racy looks Boot space Exceptional fuel […]
Sebastien Loeb to drive Peugeot 208 T16 at Pikes Peak
In a surprise move, Peugeot has announced it will run at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event in a specially made Peugeot 208 T16 rally car. Even more surprising, nine-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb has been selected as the driver. Fans of old-school rally videos may remember […]