Australian driver Chris Atkinson ‘Atko’ has finished fifth in his first World Rally Championship event in a MINI John Cooper Works Countryman at Rally Germany. The Queenslander was the top non-Citroen or Ford in the rally and gave the MINI team its best result of the year. “I’m stoked with […]
Lexus hybrid coupe concept world debut at Australian Motor Show
Lexus will unveil a new Lexus hybrid coupe concept vehicle at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in October. It will be a global first for the concept, showcasing advanced materials and a powerful all-wheel drive hybrid powertrain. The concept will be an extension and further development on the Lexus […]
Video: 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 details confirmed in first presentation
The ‘first presentation’ video of the new 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 has been revealed online. Various details are confirmed in the video, including a 100kg weight reduction, and cylinder-deactivation technology helping to improve economy by up to 23 per cent over the current model. As previously reported, the new Mk7 […]
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (991) images leaked online
What appear to be official images of the new 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S (991) have been leaked online. The new model isn’t set to make an official debut until the 2012 Paris Motor Show at the end of September. The new 991 911 went on sale […]
Craig Lowndes wins the first V8 Supercars race at Sydney Motorsport Park
TeamVodafone Holden driver Craig Lowndes has won the first V8 Supercars race Sydney Motorsport Park (formerly Eastern Creek Raceway) in four years. His reigning champion teammate Jamie Whincup didn’t have a similar performance however, his Commodore suffered a flat tyre late in the race to drop him to 23rd by […]
2012 BMW M5 review (video)
Welcome to the 2012 BMW M5; the most powerful BMW currently on sale, and, arguably, the greatest BMW currently on sale. It features an intensely powerful twin-turbo V8 engine under the bonnet, while the cabin is filled with the latest in supreme luxury and features. Could it be the ultimate […]
New Audi Sport Quattro could be here by 2015
Reports are circulating once again surrounding the idea of Audi reintroducing the Audi Sport Quattro sports coupe. It is now believed production may commence in 2015. The Audi Sport Quattro is famous for being the street version of the insane Group B Audi S1 rally car. For the new model, […]
Switzer R1KX Nissan GT-R runs 8.97 seconds in street trim
Switzer is known for its very high performance tuning packages, especially catered for the Nissan GT-R. This Switzer R1KX Nissan GT-R, known as ‘Red Katana’, has proved just how high in performance we’re talking here. In street trim, apart from the tyres, the GT-R recently ran the quarter mile in […]