Like the name suggests, the 2012 Holden Commodore SS V Redline VE Series II has the instant ability to turn from your typical Commodore grocery go-getter, into a rev-happy performance car. Essentially what the Redline nameplate brings to the regular 2012 Holden Commodore SS V is added performance; FE3 suspension […]
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Video: BMW M550d M Performance tri-turbo diesel explained
BMW has released an interesting video outlining the workings of the new BMW M Performance tri-turbo diesel engine, found in the BMW M550d and X5 and X6 M50d. The new engine is, as far as we know, the first mainstream triple-turbo diesel vehicle ever made. It uses the turbochargers as […]
BMW Concept M135i three-door hatch set for Geneva
BMW is planning on expanding the new M Performance lineup, and will show a BMW Concept M135i three-door hatch at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month as a bit of a taste on what to expect. The short three-door body includes slightly bolstered front and rear wheel arches, sporty […]
BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series M Sports Plus for Australia
BMW Australia has announced the M Sports Plus package for the current BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series. The pack includes unique ‘M’ sports enhancements. According to the company, customers are taking strong interest in sporty special edition models. The M Sports Plus provides personalised touches inside and out, […]
2012 BMW M5 now on sale in Australia from $230,000
BMW Australia has launched the all-new 2012 BMW M5. The new model is now available from $230,000, which is around $10,000 cheaper than the previous E60 V10 version. The new M5 comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, using TwinPower turbo technology and direct injection. It produces a mighty 412kW of […]
2012 Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG to get 250kW-plus – report
Remember the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class revealed last week, the one that could very well have been the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG? A report from the UK has revealed the AMG model is set to produce at least 250kW. Its two yet-to-be rivals crank out 250kW; the BMW 1 Series […]
BMW M550d and X5-X6 M50d M Performance tri-turbo diesels unveiled
BMW has unveiled the M Performance Automobiles lineup, including the BMW M550d xDrive all-wheel drive 5 Series, and the BMW X5 and X6 M50d. They feature a new triple-turbo diesel six-cylinder engine. This is the first time ever BMW M has produced a diesel model. Yes, earlier speculations were correct. […]
2012 Holden Calais V VE Series II V6 review – quick spin
The Holden Calais has been an Aussie icon for almost three decades now, since being introduced in 1984. Does the 2012 Holden Calais V VE Series II V6 live up to the nameplate and the statement made by the most luxurious Commodore variant? With the new 2012 VE Series II […]