Volkswagen first unveiled the Volkswagen Up! GT at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September last year as a concept vehicle. It has reportedly been confirmed Volkswagen will be putting the pocket-sized sporty hatch into production. The Volkswagen Up! GT is the shrunken equivalent of the Golf GTI and Polo […]
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback review (video)
Always been a fan of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution but could never persuade the wife that it was ‘practical’? Meet the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback. It has all the sensibleness you could ever need in a car; luggage space; room for five people; and four doors. And its greatest […]
Video: 2012 Lotus Evora S IPS gets new transmission tech
Lotus has released a cool new video outlining the new 2012 Lotus Evora S IPS (Intelligent Shift Precision transmission). This is the latest hardcore production Evora. The Evora, up until now, has been a very user-friendly vehicle capable of awesome speed. The IPS version is more seriously focused variant, offering […]
Toyota working on small turbocharged engines – report
According to international reports, Toyota is about to shift its focus slightly to develop small-capacity turbocharged engines to appeal to performance, enthusiast markets. This isn’t likely to mean Toyota will shift its focus completely away from its pioneering hybrid technology. It could simply mean Toyota really is looking to attract […]
Video: 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class teaser and competition
Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser video briefly showing the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The new model is promising to offer a more sporty driving style and overall character than the predecessor. Set to take on the likes of the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3, the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class will feature […]
TDV6 Diesel Wildcat announced
Land Rover rally and race vehicle developer, Wildcat, has announced the new 2012 TDV6 Diesel Wildcat ready for racing. The hairy-chested off-roader has only ever been available with petrol V8 engines. Diesel engines are progressively becoming more and more popular due to their inherent high-torque nature, and great efficiency. And […]
For Sale: 1989 Ruf CTR ‘Yellowbird’ 1 of 6
It’s not every day a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity pops up on eBay. Here we have a genuine 1989 Ruf CTR ‘Yellowbird’ up for sale. The example is a one owner, one of only six aluminium lightweight editions ever made. And the only one imported into the US (according to the owner). […]
Toyota Australia to cut about 350 jobs at Altona plant
Toyota Australia is cutting about 350 jobs at its Altona production facilities in Victoria due to recent pressures to its operations, low sales and subsequent low production volumes. The strong Aussie dollar is also making it tough for exports. Toyota announced today that it is immediately having to ‘adjust’ its […]