Another spy video has surfaced online of a prototype of the upcoming 2014 BMW M3. This time we get a clear indication of its cracking and bursting exhaust note as it’s tossed around the Nurburgring in Germany. As far as we know, the 2014 BMW M3 will feature a turbocharged […]
2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet revealed
Audi has revealed the new 2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet. This is the first drop-top in the high performance series of ‘RS 5’ Audi vehicles to ever hit production. Sporting the same high-revving naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 engine at the RS 5 Coupe, the RS 5 Cabriolet produces 331kW of […]
Top 10 high-performance convertibles for summer
If you’ve ever driven around in summer in a convertible with the roof down, you’ll be all too familiar with the feeling of your hair blowing in the wind, and the sun crisping your skin. Couple that with a scenic set of roads and an engine/exhaust soundtrack from a serious […]
McChip Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MC700 gets 99kW boost
McChip, a German tuning company, has come up with a performance package for the mighty Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ‘Gullwing’ called the MC700. The package offers engine upgrades boosting power by 80kW or up to 99kW. Tuning the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is like putting a tiger on steroids; it’s already a […]
Bentley sedans to use new Porsche Panamera ‘MSB’ platform
Following the Volkswagen Group takeover of Porsche, Porsche has been assigned not only to come up with a new, revised platform for its upcoming next-gen Panamera, but also for future Bentley sedans. Sitting underneath the Volkswagen Group umbrella certainly has its perks. Currently, Bentley sedans have been using the heavy […]
Opel Cascada convertible to be as long as E-Class
Opel has revealed a couple of teaser images of the new Opel Cascada convertible. This will be the company’s first medium-sized, four-seat drop-top – larger than the Astra – in over 70 years. Some details of the new model have been released, including its dimensions. Interestingly, the Opel Cascada will […]
2012 Holden Commodore Z-Series added to the VE range
Holden has announced a new range of special edition models for its most popular family car, called the 2012 Holden Commodore Z-Series. The editions are available in various VE Commodore variants. The Z-Series brings added equipment over the respective existing models, with sporty features such as alloy wheels and rear […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2012 – Falcon clawing back
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for August 2012 are out, and it’s the Toyota HiLux that stands out as the clear favourite once again. In the popular battles, the Toyota 86 (review here) was unable to overtake the Hyundai Veloster in the fierce Sports Car under […]