SsangYong is planning to unveil a rather attractive SUV concept at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show next month called the SsangYong SIV-1. The Korean carmaker looks as though it might be about to take its design language to a much more premium, up-market level. SsangYong isn’t really renowned for offering […]
Volkswagen Polo R rally team claims first ever WRC victory
In its second WRC event ever, the new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car has won its first victory during the weekend’s Rally of Sweden. Driven by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, the team exceeded its own expectations. Volkswagen’s second car, driven by Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila, came in fourth […]
2013 Jack Daniels and Norton Nissan V8 Supercars unveiled
Two new Nissan Altima V8 Supercars have been unveiled today, ready to compete in this year’s season. The two, Jack Daniels and Norton, are Nissan factory-backed teams and will run two cars each this year. The black and white Jack Daniels cars will be driven by Nissan Motorsport co-owners Todd […]
Opel Corsa, Astra, Insignia OPC models now on sale
Opel Australia has introduced the new high performance ‘OPC’ variants of the Corsa, Astra, and Insignia sedan. All feature a distinct performance theme, with boosted engines, improved handling, beefed up brakes, an aggressive bodykit, and more focused interiors. These models have been on sale in parts of Europe for some […]
New Toyota Supra to get 2.5 turbo hybrid, BMW handling – report
Some more early details of the highly anticipated new Toyota Supra are starting to come through. This time there’s speak of a 2.5-litre turbo hybrid powertrain, possibly based on a BMW unit. (Image: Toyota FT-HS Concept) Even though the new Supra isn’t expected for quite a few years yet, Toyota […]
Volkswagen CC ‘Shooting Brake’ under development – report
Volkswagen was one of the first carmakers to introduce the sleek four-door coupe design, with the Passat CC. There’s now word the company is developing a ‘shooting brake’ wagon version which could arrive by 2015. The shooting brake layout seems to be the next new trend for carmakers. It’s like […]
2013 Kia cee’d GT five-door revealed in leaked image
We’ve seen the great-looking Kia pro_cee’d GT, which is a three-door sports hatch, but now an image, the first official image in fact, has surfaced online showing the Kia cee’d GT five-door. Adopting the same sporty philosophy as the pro_cee’d GT, the five-door is powered by the same 1.6-litre GDI […]
Lexus IS 250X and IS 350X special editions add $9000 value
With the next-gen 2014 Lexus IS just around the corner, Lexus Australia has increased the value of the current lineup with the launch of two special editions; the IS 250X and IS 350X. They come with up to $9000 worth of added extras. Based on the base model ‘Prestige’ the […]