Three finalists over five categories for the coveted 2016 World Car of the Year award have been announced at the Geneva Motor Show. This year’s awards are arguably the most difficult of all, with a number of excellent new-model vehicles being launched recently all offering exceptional performance in various areas. […]
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Honda Australia website confirms new NSX will arrive in 2016
While the new Honda Civic Type R Australian introduction could be pushed back until 2017, it looks like we might be getting the NSX as soon as this year. The official Honda Australia website is currently asking local punters to register their interest for the new NSX, which is apparently […]
2016 World Car of the Year finalists announced
It’s that time of the year again, with the World Car Awards announcing the finalists for the 2016 World Car of the Year. The winners will be announced at the New York Auto Show at the end of March, but for now the judges are looking at 10 finalists. These […]
Honda Accord Sport Hybrid review (video)
Honda’s range-topping Accord Sport Hybrid launched in the middle of last year, with an entire technology arsenal, some bonus luxury features, and some styling differences to justify the added cost over the otherwise range-topping V6 model. Filling the niche formerly occupied by the Legend, Honda believes this car is more […]
Renault Clio R.S. 220; quickest compact FWD around Nurburgring
We know the new Honda Civic Type R is the quickest production front-wheel drive around the Nurburgring, but now Renault is claiming the new Clio R.S. 220 is the quickest compact hot hatch. The Renault Clio R.S. 220 was unveiled earlier this year and has just been launched in […]
New Honda S2000 planned, to swipe MX-5 / Fiat 124 sales – report
Honda has reportedly begun the first development stages of an all-new S2000 roadster, which is apparently being devised to take on the new Mazda MX-5 and recently-revealed Fiat 124 Spider. Following the success of the new Mazda MX-5, and the ever-popular Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ duo, Honda is set […]
Honda S2000 replacement back in view, to debut 2018 – report
Honda is apparently putting a successor to the beloved S2000 roadster back on the agenda. It’s set to come in the form of a sporty coupe smaller than the NSX, featuring hybrid and F1-based technology. When released in 1999, the original S2000 was a landmark car. Its no-nonsense, motorcycle-inspired interior […]
2016 SEAT Leon Cupra ‘290’ update revealed, gets power boost
Volkswagen’s Spanish brand, SEAT, has unveiled an updated version of the once record-breaking Leon Cupra 280. It gets more power and a more refined exhaust note. The Leon Cupra 280 was once the quickest front-wheel drive production car around the notorious Nurburgring in Germany. It’s based on the Mk7 Volkswagen […]