Some official details of the heavily-speculated McLaren F1 successor, codenamed the BP23, have been revealed, including images of a prototype. The images confirm the return of a central driving position, and suggest cameras could be used instead of side mirrors. Rumours of a new F1 have be floating around for […]
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MSO creates unique McLaren 570GT ‘XP Green’ inspired by F1 XP
The engineers at McLaren Special Operations (MSO) have developed a new special edition version of the 570GT, inspired by the F1 XP GT Longtail hypercar from 1997. Based on the 570GT, which is part of the ‘entry level’ Sports Series family, the special edition features an XP Green paint finish. […]
Rear-wheel drive Audi R8 V10 RWS special edition revealed
Remember the Audi R8 teaser over the weekend? It’s now been confirmed as the first road-going rear-wheel drive R8, called the R8 V10 RWS (Rear Wheel Series). As suspected, the R8 RWS is a special edition model that will be built in limited numbers. Just 999 units will be made […]
Audi R8 ‘GT’ rear-wheel drive edition previewed (video)
Audi has more or less confirmed it is planning to unveil a unique rear-wheel drive version of its R8 supercar at the Frankfurt motor show next week. The Audi R8 has always been offered with quattro all-wheel drive, except some of the racing car versions. However, the R8 shares plenty […]
2017 Toyota HiLux TRD review (video)
You sneaky, forefronting, tradie-lovin’, load-hauling capitalist. Yes you, Toyota HiLux. You’ve already taken the hearts of thousands of Aussie motorists. Now you come out dressed in irresistible TRD uniform. How many more sales do you want to claim? Toyota Australia doesn’t need help shifting HiLuxes from the showroom floor. In […]
2018 Honda Civic Type R arrives in Australia
Hot hatch and VTEC fans get excited. The 2018 Honda Civic Type R has arrived in Australia, with the first examples driving off the ship in Port Melbourne over the weekend. Around 60 customer cars arrived, with the first to touch Australian soil being a Rally Red example. This model […]
Tesla Model X render shows serious 4×4 potential
A rough and ready Tesla Model X has been rendered, giving people an idea of what a series off-road version of the electric SUV could look like. Like the vast majority of ‘crossover’ SUVs on sale today, the Model X is a three-row, road-oriented chariot with higher ground clearance. Its […]
Aston Martin Valkyrie development continues, gets updated design
Some more images and details of the awe-inspiring Aston Martin Valkyrie have been revealed, with the British firm saying the design is now 95 per cent complete. The Valkyrie will be a brand-new hypercar, destined for track duties only. It features an amazing aero-sculpted body that looks a bit like […]