Chevrolet has released details on the updated 2015 Corvette Stingray which gets the recently-developed GM Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed auto transmission. The new transmission brings improvements to efficiency and performance. The eight-speed was first announced for the upcoming Z06 Corvette performance variant. It features paddle shifters for the driver, and a […]
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Top 10 best sports cars on sale in Australia
Sports cars are very popular in Australia, with around 2000 sold every month. And at the moment, the market is filled with loads of tantalising and very tempting options. Deciding which one to go for is harder than ever. Here’s the top 10 best new sports cars that we think […]
Australian vehicle sales for July 2014 – Corolla 5th month on top
Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures for July 2014 are out, and, predictably, sales have dropped as the start of the new financial year rolls in
Bentley considering; small coupe, ‘special operations’ unit – report
Bentley is synonymous with handcrafted automotive prestige. It’s vehicles, often large coupes and sedans, are regarded as the pinnacle of what today’s technology can offer in terms of pampering luxury. The focus may soon change slightly, according to a Car & Driver report, with the company said to be considering […]
Video: Mercedes-AMG GT gets ‘quad-modal’ exhaust?
Mercedes-Benz has released an exciting new preview film about its upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT sports car. The new model will rival the likes of the Porsche 911 and Jaguar F-Type Coupe. It all seems very enthusiastic, the video, with encouraging words from the company’s engineering boss, CEO, and director of marketing. […]
Australian vehicles sales for June 2014 – Veloster back on top
Overall sales figures for June 2014 nudged the big numbers achieved this time last year, with private sales up 8.6 per cent on last year, and noticeable increases in SUV purchases
2014 International Engine of the Year Awards, Ford 1.0 wins again
Ford has done it again, picking up the overall International Engine of the Year Award for the third year running. Ferrari’s epic 458 V8 came in as runner up, followed by the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI Twincharger. Another year has passed and more engines are dissected, analysed and rated by a […]
Junior Ferrari 458 coming, 2015 ‘M458-T’ to offer 500kW – report
Ferrari is reportedly working on a new entry-level model to sit beneath the 458, featuring a new twin-turbo V6 powerplant. Meanwhile, the facelifted version of the 458 is set to get a big power boost thanks to turbo technology. According to an Automobile Magazine report, Ferrari has big plans for […]