BMW wants us all to know its upcoming i4 fully electric sedan can drift and that it’s not just about straight-line acceleration. Some teasers have just been handed out as final preparations take place. The i4 will essentially be BMW’s answer to the Tesla Model 3, coming in as an […]
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Top 10 Experimental Australian engines / abandoned programs
The archetypal Australian engine became either a large displacement six-cylinder or V8, thanks in no small part to Ford and Holden. Throughout the years, there have been experiments aimed at boosting the export prospects of our local metal, satisfying emissions requirements or making them a bit less thirsty. Some notable […]
BMW global sales down 8.4% in 2020, up 0.9% in Australia
BMW Group has reported its global sales for 2020, and although the tally is down 8.4 per cent on 2019, the outlook looks good judging by the last quarter of the year. The group, which includes MINI and Roll-Royce brands, shifted 2,324,809 vehicles around the world in 2020. That’s down […]
Top 10 rarest Ford models produced in Australia
Just as is the case with Holden, Ford is woven into the fabric of Australia’s automotive atmosphere – the local arm did build cars here for 91 years after all. The Falcon and other models assembled at Ford’s Campbellfield, Victoria, became enthusiast mainstays, winning races and hearts across the nation. […]
2020 Ford Mustang GT review (video)
It hardly needs an introduction, but in case you’ve missed it, this is the latest Ford Mustang. Otherwise known as the most popular sports car in the world. In fact, it’s been the best-selling sports car, globally, for the past four years in a row. Accolades don’t get much better […]
2020 Toyota LandCruiser Horizon edition announced
Just before the all-new 300 Series LandCruiser is expected to arrive, Toyota Australia is launching a Horizon special edition for the current 200 Series. Just 400 examples are up for grabs. The LandCruiser Horizon is based on the top Sahara model, featuring the renowned 4.5-litre twin-turbo V8 diesel engine that […]
Video: Gymkhana 2020; Travis Pastrana goes nuts, stars new BRZ
The folks over at Hoonigan have pulled together another one of their crazy rally stunt videos. But this time the star of the show isn’t Mr Ken Block. It’s all round stunt man and extreme motorsports guru, Travis Pastrana. Titled, Gymkhana 2020: Travis Pastrana Takover; Ultimate Hometown Shred, this is […]
BMW M3 Touring previewed in funny video with CEO Markus Flasch
BMW M has released a clever and humorous marketing video as part of its BMW M Town Story series, called The Drop. It essentially mimics and even mocks trends seen in technology and fashion industries during new product releases. It starts off with an E30 M3 owner waking up to […]