January 1970
Porsche 918 Spyder green lit for production, official
Following rampant speculation and numerous unconfirmed reports, Porsche has released a statement officially approving the development of the Porsche 918 Spyder.
First showcased as a design study at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, overwhelming response from the public and prospective buyers have set Porsche on a mission to develop a production model based on the Porsche [...]
Toyota Prius remodel to also be built in the US
Toyota US has announced it could be building the next generation Prius somewhere in the US. Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation, Atsushi Niimi, said in a recent report that it’s unclear where abouts in the US the fourth-generation Toyota Pruis could be built, but expects production to occur in the nation.
A top executive [...]
Toyota Hybrid Camry on track and dynamically sound
Location: State Motorcycle facility at Broadford, Victoria.
I’ve got Australian Rally Guru Neal Bates riding shotgun with me (Rick Bates is here too), and my instructions for this braking test are to flatten the throttle in the Hybrid Camry from a standing start, hold it until the car reaches 110km/h, and then hit the brakes [...]
Hybrid Camry on track and dynamically sound
Location: State Motorcycle facility at Broadford, Victoria.
I’ve got Australian Rally Guru Neal Bates riding shotgun with me (Rick Bates is here too), and my instructions for this braking test are to flatten the throttle in the Hybrid Camry from a standing start, hold it until the car reaches 110km/h, and then hit the brakes [...]
Video: Ferrari spied driving on the street in unknown car
Could it be the sequel to the 612 Scaglietti, although it doesn’t look quite big enough. Maybe it’s a California coupe, possibly a track focused GTC version? Or, could it be a new Ferrari Dino previously spied (pictured below) a few years ago?
Does anyone want to hazard a guess as to what it is [...]
Video: Pagani Zonda confirms record lap time on Nurburgring
Here’s the video that confirms Pagani Zonda R’s 6:47 lap record on the Nurburgring, in case you were skeptical.
Although the lap doesn’t appear to be all that exciting, it is the fastest time around the world-famous track. It would be great if the guys who shot the video could include an insert of the speedo [...]
ABT Audi A1 Sportsline tuning and cosmetic packages
ABT, Volkswagen and Audi tuning house, has released details of its latest upgrade package available for the Audi A1. They offer performance enhancements for the engine, drivetrain and suspension as well as interesting designs for the cosmetic side of things.
The ABT A1 sees a power hike across the entire Audi engine range. Whether it’s the [...]
2012 Isuzu D-Max Spy Photos
We are not 100 percent sure this really is the next generation Isuzu D-Max, but we can’t think of anything else it could be.
The Isuzu D-Max is due for an upgrade and this prototype caught testing is more than likely the first mule of Isuzu’s upcoming ute.
The Isuzu D-Max Ute is currently in its second [...]
2010 Ford Mondeo Review & Road Test
Ford Mondeo Review & Road Test
Ford Mondeos first arrived in Australia in 1994. They didn’t sell particularly well so imports were discontinued in 2002. The return of the Mondeo to Australia in 2007 was welcomed by those who liked the idea of a vehicle with European styling and dynamics that could be used as a [...]
2011 Audi A7 Sportback officially unveiled, confirmed for Australia
Audi has revealed the full specifications of its all-new 2011 Audi A7 Sportback five-door coupe at the vehicle’s official unveiling in Munich.
At 4.97m long, 1.91m wide, 1.42m tall and with a wheelbase of 2.91m, the A7 Sportback is the same height as the original four-door executive coupe – the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class – and is 5cm [...]