Porsche 918 plug in prototype Nürburgring
ENVIROCAR Guide

Porsche 918 Spyder plug in hybrid prototype

Porsche 918 Spyder plug in hybrid prototype drove the “Nürburgring-Nordschleife”, in a remarkable best time of just 07:14 minutes for the 20.6 km long circuit. The course was only available to the development team from Weissach for one lap, and it had to be started from a standstill. [Read More]

2013 Renault Mégane R.S. 265 Trophy 808
Renault

Renault launches New Mégane R.S. 265

Renault Australia today launched the highly-anticipated Mégane R.S. 265. In response to customer demand, the Mégane R.S. 265 will now be available in three generous specification levels from launch; the entry-level Cup, the sport orientated Trophy and for the first time, the range-topping, luxury Trophy+. The Mégane R.S. 265 remains highly competitively priced with a host of standard features across the range and a manufacturer’s list price starting at just $42,640, excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges. [Read More]

Goodwood Festival of Speed, W 125, 1937, Fahrer: Jochen Mass
Mercedes Benz

2012 Goodwood Revival – 1930s Silver Arrows

Mercedes-Benz Classic is bringing four original pre-war Silver Arrows to the racetrack at this year’s Goodwood Revival (14 to 16 September 2012). The Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix cars from the 1930s are playing the starring role in a staged race together with Auto Union vehicles from the Audi Tradition collection [Read More]

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition exterior 2012
Ford

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series features a significantly recalibrated suspension package, new wider 9inch rear wheels with 275/35 R19 Dunlop Sports Maxx tyres and, in an FPV first, Launch Control. Limited to a run of just 350 units, the GT RSPEC is available in four colour combinations. [Read More]

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe side
BMW

All New BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Launch Notes

Following the introduction of the Convertible and Coupé BMW 6 Series models, the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is the third model in the BMW 6 Series line-up and the first four door Coupe in the history of the brand. This new exclusive model is the true embodiment of sportiness, comfort, luxury and innovation in perfect form.
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News

Hankook’s Kinergy Eco Tyre

“To us, the Kinergy Eco marks the start of a new era in LRR tyres,” said Hankook Tyre Australia’s chief executive officer, Paul Park. “Australian consumer values have changed a great deal in recent years and they want tyres that reduce fuel consumption – and as a result CO2 emissions – but they won’t sacrifice safety or driving comfort to satisfy those requirements.”
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Audi SQ5 TDI Twin-Turbo V6 Diesel with 230kW
4WD & SUV Guide

Audi SQ5 TDI Twin-Turbo V6 Diesel with 230kW

The Audi SQ5 TDI will roll into dealerships in the first quarter of 2013 and is the first S model in the history of Audi with a diesel engine. Boosted by two turbochargers, its 3.0 TDI produces a brawny 230 kW (313 hp) and 650 Nm of torque between 1,450 and 2,800 rpm [Read More]

2012 Colorado LTZ Crew Cab side
4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

2012 Holden Colorado Launch Review

Holden has finally released the all new Colorado. The new 2012 Holden Colorado comes in four trim levels with two engines, two drive trains and three body styles. Holden’s Colorado is set to challenge the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 at the top of the Dual Cab Ute market. [Read More]

Lexus IS F CCS-R for Pikes Peak 2012
Lexus

Lexus Unveils LEXUS IS F CCS-R Pikes Peak Hill Climb Contender

Lexus has unveiled a modified IS F sedan that will race at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb next month.
Known as the IS F CCS-R, which debuted at the Tokyo Auto Salon in 2010, it features a number of modifications from the standard IS F road car to enhance performance and satisfy racing safety regulations. [Read More]