PROS & CONS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Some new city cars in the lower end of the pricing spectrum are marketed in a way that is heavily skewed towards young women. The 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage LS and 2016 Holden Spark LS have both been featured in advertising suggesting young girls are […]
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StreetFX Toyota 86 gets crazy VR38DETT GT-R conversion
In yet another world-first Toyota 86 engine conversion, StreetFX has dropped the VR38DETT from the demonic Nissan GT-R into the space formerly occupied by a 2.0-litre atmo’ boxer four. Previously, we showed the world’s fastest 86 with a 2JZ netting a nine-second quarter mile, then a build project of a […]
New Suzuki Vitara & Kia Optima awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
Independent vehicle safety authority ANCAP has announced its market coverage has grown to 93 per cent, following the addition of several previously untested Suzuki and Kia models. “We’ve today awarded the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the Suzuki Vitara which is a real boost for consumers and Suzuki,” […]
Volkswagen emission fix doesn’t work, says consumer report
An Italian consumer watchdog has released test data showing an Audi Q5 returning even worse figures after Volkswagen’s fix was installed. The Q5 in question was fitted with VW’s EA189 2.0-litre TDI engine, which had a staring-role in the controversial fallout post-dieselgate, due to its release of 40 times the […]
Fernando Alonso tests new Honda NSX at Estoril circuit
Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has been roped behind the wheel of the Honda NSX, likely as part of his contract with McLaren Honda, to show what the car is really capable of. The McLaren Honda driver took to the Estoril circuit in Portugal to promote the NSX’s playful character, […]
Jeremy Clarkson previews ‘The Grand Tour’, new car show
Jeremy Clarkson’s Facebook page has previewed a very quirky comparison that will feature on the three ex-Top Gear hosts’ upcoming programme, called The Grand Tour. Aptly declaring, “So. Let the weirdest comparison test of them all… begin Grand Tour”. An Aston Martin DB11 sits alongside a Rolls-Royce Wraith convertible (identical […]
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom shows off all-new aluminium architecture
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 […]
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 […]