Forget almost everything you know about the brand Volvo. When you step into the new 2013 Volvo V40 D4, you’ll be one very proud Volvo driver. As we touched on in the Australian launch review earlier this year, this new baby really does change the game in the small car/premium […]
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Stunning BMW MZ8 design concept pays tribute to the Z8
How’s this for a stunning take on a modern BMW Z8, if there ever was one. Penned by designer Christophe Jourd’hui, the BMW MZ8 roadster takes plenty of inspiration from modern BMW styling while blending in some traditional themes. BMW stopped making the 8 Series back in 1999 with the […]
2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta JTDm review (video)
Sitting with a sultry glance in its eye, the 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta JTDm is also quite sparing. Who would have ever thought a car could be both sexy and frugal? 2013 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA JTDM – PROS AND CONS PROS: Excellent fuel economy; over 900km to a 60L tank […]
Mercedes-Benz AMG not interested in performance diesels
Audi and BMW are both starting to offer performance diesel vehicles through their respective performance divisions. Preferring to stick to tradition, Mercedes-Benz AMG is not looking to follow suit and will continue to maximise and hone the petrol engine. For Audi, there’s the new SQ5 TDI which comes with a […]
Toyota 86, A-Class, new Range Rover get max ANCAP rating
Australia’s ANCAP has just finished testing its latest batch of new vehicles, including the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and the new Range Rover. All three have been awarded the maximum five stars. For the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ duo, ANCAP found that in the frontal offset […]
Ford Focus the best-selling car in the world in 2012
It’s official, the Ford Focus was the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2012, according to data from a recent Polk industry analysis report. It was followed by the previous year’s top seller, the Toyota Corolla, and the Ford F-Series ute/truck. In Australia, the Ford Focus only just nudged into […]
BMW X4 concept revealed in leaked images
Images of the new BMW X4 concept have been leaked online ahead of the SUV’s possible debut at the Shanghai Motor Show later this month. This is the first time such a model has been seen. BMW has previously stated that it is working on introducing an X4. Based on […]
BMW 316i on sale in Australia in June, gets 1.6 TwinPower turbo
BMW Australia will expand the new 3 Series range by introducing a new entry-level model in June; the BMW 316i. Not to be confused with the last 316i, which was a short wheelbase hatch, the new sedan features the company’s latest TwinPower turbo engine. Up until now the 318d has […]