A seven-speed automatic is fairly common these days, while some companies like BMW and Lexus are even using eight-speed transmissions. It seems Ford and GM are now co-developing a range of nine- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for use in their future vehicles. Yes, we’re talking about cars here not mountain […]
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2012 Toyota 86 GTS review (video)
As we’ve seen with the Toyota 86 GT, the new base model coupe is the perfect platform for building up a track car, or even a tuned street car project. So how does the top-of-the-range Toyota 86 GTS automatic stack up? Is it a desirable package as is? 2012 TOYOTA […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2012 – Falcon clawing back
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for August 2012 are out, and it’s the Toyota HiLux that stands out as the clear favourite once again. In the popular battles, the Toyota 86 (review here) was unable to overtake the Hyundai Veloster in the fierce Sports Car under […]
2012 Honda CR-Z Sport review (video)
Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1980s CR-X, Honda has built the 2012 Honda CR-Z Sport; a sporty city car that touts green and mean as its credentials. Is the CR-Z a worthy heir to the cult classic CR-X, or is the badge the only thing sporty about it? 2012 HONDA […]
Volvo S60 only vehicle to pass harsh new crash testing (video)
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US has implemented a rather serious new crash testing procedure. Many new luxury vehicles has failed the test, except for the latest 2012 Volvo S60, which has recently been given the highest rating of ‘good’. The new testing involves a front-end […]
Rhys Millen breaks world record at 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Rhys Millen and his Hyundai Genesis Coupe race car have broken the world record at the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event with a time of 9:46.164. The record was set on the new all-tarmac ‘Race to the Clouds’ climb. The record beats last year’s best time of 9:51.278, […]
2012 BMW 328i Luxury Line review (video)
The 2012 BMW 328i (F30) is the replacement to the old E90 330i. It doesn’t get a 3.0-litre naturally aspirated inline six, instead, it gets a cracking 2.0-litre turbo that loves to rev. It’s more efficient than the 330i and quicker overall. 2012 BMW 328i LUXURY LINE – PROS AND […]
Australian vehicle sales for July 2012 – Veloster holding on
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for July 2012 are out, and, contrary to what most were anticipating, the Hyundai Veloster has managed to hold off the popular new Toyota 86. Overall, Toyota is once again responsible for the best-selling vehicle of the month, with the Toyota […]