Development of the next-generation, 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom continues, with a teaser by the BMW-owned marque released to the press. In addition to the number of prototypes snapped by various international sources, suggesting an increase in length and the retention of the current car’s general silhouette, we can see a snap […]
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BMW Alpina confirmed for Australia, B3 & B4 Bi-Turbo first to arrive
BMW Australia has been considering introducing the Alpina tuning brand for a while but now the local arm has confirmed Alpina is coming to Australia. Alpina is perhaps best known in Australia as an aftermarket-style tuner. However, it’s actually classed as a manufacturer itself overseas, a bit like what HSV […]
Audi Q2 small SUV production commences, arrives in Australia early 2017
Audi has announced the production of its upcoming Q2 compact SUV has begun in Germany, with Australian deliveries confirmed for the first quarter of 2017. Local prices are yet to be announced. The all-new Q2 was unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and thankfully, those interested won’t have to […]
Chris Evans quits Top Gear following ratings drop
Chris Evans will not be joining the cast for the next season of the rehashed Top Gear BBC TV show, he revealed in a series of Tweets last night. Since the debut of season 23, Evans has stood out as the most controversial of the six new hosts. He is […]
Toyota GT86 Initial D concept harks back to the AE86 Sprinter icon
Toyota UK’s special projects department has rolled out a modern, GT86 take on the Fujiwara-spec Toyota AE86 Sprinter from the Initial D manga comic series about drifting. If you haven’t heard of Initial D, basically this kid (Takimi Fujiwara) has an old-school AE86 Sprinter and delivers tofu in it, drifting […]
Ferrari 488 Challenge racer spotted testing at Monza (video)
Ferrari appears to be preparing a race-spec version of the new 488 GTB supercar, having been spotted testing in Italy only days ago. Pundits are alluding to the possibility of this being the next Challenge, successor to the 458 Challenge. The prancing horse, dressed in red of course with a […]
Matt LeBlanc to leave Top Gear if Chris Evans stays
According to Britain’s favourite tabloid The Sun, Top Gear co-presenter Matt LeBlanc has threatened to walk away from the new series if unloved host Chris Evans does not go first. The Murdoch-owned gossip gazette says this came about because of Chris’s attitude and behaviour on set as well as his […]
Top 10 best inline six production engines of all time
The straight six engine is the most harmonically balanced configuration available. In recent times, it has been superseded by the V6, which is shorter and easier to package, especially in front-wheel drive applications. The inline six usually has a distinctive and lusty engine note, particularly in sporty applications. With Ford’s […]