Automotive News and Reviews

Toyota reinventing TV commercial

2012-01-30T17:06:00.002-08:00

Toyota’s newest Super Bowl TV commercial is, well kind of inventive. If you are going to spend zillions of dollars on 30 seconds spot during one the most popular TV slot in the US then little creativity is almost always high on the agenda and that’s what Toyota intended to do when it come up with reinvented Camry commercial. Don’t believe us? See it for yourself and be surprise what

2012 Subaru XV

2012-01-30T17:06:00.000-08:00

Subaru latest in compact SUVs the 2012 Subaru XV is now available for sale right here in Australia. Whilst sharing some mechanical and structural components with Subaru Impreza the XV is anything but Impreza derivative with intent to target entirely different and relatively new vehicle segment that Subaru was unable to compete in before. As Subaru puts is ” The distillation of the best

BMW launches its M Performance Diesel range

2012-01-30T17:05:00.000-08:00

Not one but four new high performance Diesels will be joining BMW’s M division line-up following BMW confirmation on M550d xDrive Sedan and Touring, X5 M50d and X6 M50d to join the other performance models in its showrooms later this year. Whilst different in many ways one thing that brings these five examples closer than ever is the all new Triple Turbo 280kW Diesel engine with BMW 8-

California leads the way

2012-01-30T17:03:00.001-08:00

California has been leading the way for quite some when it comes to emission reduction and control often setting new standards for others to follow whilst prompting automakers around the world to find suitable solutions with intent to significantly bolster its vehicle emission reduction programs resulting in slow yet consistent ingenuity that introduced us to the ever-growing Hybrid

Aston Martin V12 Zagato official intro cemented for Kuwait

2012-01-30T17:02:00.002-08:00

Production version of Zagato influenced Aston Martin official unveil is now secured for early February at the upcoming Concours d’ Elegance in Kuwait on 15th of February 2012. With its undercarriage borrowed from Aston Martin V12 Vantage the Zagato influenced Aston Martin V12 shares many of its exterior styling similarities with another famous sports car of yesteryear’s the Zagato DB4GT

2013 BMW X6

2012-01-30T17:02:00.000-08:00

It’s been almost four years since BMW introduced us to then controversial SUV styling with the release of “Sports Activity Coupe” the BMW X6 that is now being followed by this automaker new instalment to its popular X range with the release of 2013 BMW X6. Scoring lightly revised front and rear fascias the updated X6 exterior transformation consists of modestly revised grille, new fog

Porsche considering triple turbo set-up

2012-01-30T17:00:00.002-08:00

According to latest reports Porsche may follow BMW and introduce entirely new force induction set up in its upcoming 2013 911 Turbo that unlike commonly used single or twin turbo alternative will follow new and still unproven triple-turbo set-up courtesy of recent Autocar, UK automotive publication. Twin turbo was designed to eliminate single turbo lag to deliver smoother, more

BMW M3 Pure Edition II coming to Australia

2012-01-30T17:00:00.000-08:00

But only in limited numbers, with 50 vehicles allocation from March this year this limited and favourably priced M3 Pure Edition II is not expected to last very long. Undercutting standard M3 version by ten grand the soon to be released Pure Edition II has been given the $145K price tag that together with number exciting new exterior colours will offer unbeatable value with pure

Gotcha! 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe photos leaked

2012-01-30T16:59:00.000-08:00

Hyundai soon to be introduced all new 2013 Santa Fe 2012 New York International Motor Show debut has been partially compromised thanks to recently posted images of Santa Fe front and rear fascias. Although most have already confirmed for this to be next Santa Fe replacement Hyundai is yet to validate this latest breakout with what we assume will be its own official pre-release of 2013

Mercedes-Benz boost its SLK range

2012-01-27T12:38:00.001-08:00

Following earlier introduction of SLK 200 and 350 BlueEfficiency Mercedes-Benz has released the pricing on the remainder of its SLK range currently available in Australia with the introduction of SLK 250 BlueEfficiency, SLK 55 AMG roadster variant. Fuel-efficient 150kW/310Nm 1.8L four-cylinder petrol SLK 250 BlueEfficiency with manufacturer recommended price tag of $91,900 will add Internet

Nissan to build new plant in Mexico

2012-01-27T12:37:00.000-08:00

Nissan ongoing commitment towards this region has been given substantial boost with reports of new production facility that Nissan is going to build in Mexico over the next two years. Nissan claims its new facility will reach full production status by 2013 and will be capable of producing in access of 170,000 cars annually pushing Nissan Mexicana combined annual output close to 500,000 cars.

Porsche shows us its Identity

2012-01-27T12:36:00.000-08:00

Porsche is trying to tell us what most already knew through recently uploaded U-Tube video: Its sport car identity with simple yet very clear message “911 – Our Identity” followed by “what drove us was to be the first” that introduced us to one of the most recognised if not the best sports car of 20th century thanks to proven and effective Porsche formula through continuously evolving yet very

Fusion Sprint Cup Car from Ford

2012-01-27T12:35:00.000-08:00

Ford has added yet another factory racer to its motorsport bloodline with the recent unveils of 2013 Ford Fusion Sprint Cup Car for NASCAR motorsport series with very strong exterior resemblance to its donor production car the Ford Fusion. This is the second time Ford has decided to get involved following previous 1996 Fusion Sprint Cup Car example. “We wanted Fusion to be the car that helped

Toyota’s Le Mans racer TS030 now Hybrid

2012-01-25T13:25:00.001-08:00

Unlike some of the other European leading racing teams that introduced Diesel powered race cars to this popular European motorsport, Le Mans is set to experience Hybrid evolution following recent unveil of Toyota TS030 Hybrid that Toyota Motorsport GmbH will introduce to LMP1 class from 2012. To date very little is known about the Toyota TS030 Hybrid except that it will be powered by petrol/

Rocketman faces bleak production reality

2012-01-25T13:24:00.000-08:00

Previously introduced Mini Rocketman Concept will according to recent Car Magazine report not make it to full production as BMW failed to justify the investment needed to produce the Mini Rocketman after the cost of compliance with specific safety regulation have been factored in. Mini Rocketman was according to previous reports scheduled to reach production level by 2016 and with that

Peel P50 making a comeback

2012-01-25T13:23:00.001-08:00

After 45 years of absence world smallest car Peel P50 is making a comeback, this time under newly formed Peel Engineering Company in UK. Except for its 10K price tag, not much has changed from the original design. However, it’s the drivetrain that received extensive overhaul that almost replaced the original conventional engine approach with electric power but sadly (you will never guess it)

Nissan’s Race Ready GT-R GT3

2012-01-25T13:22:00.001-08:00

Nissan performance division Nismo has released FIA (World Motor Sport Council) approved Nissan GT-R GT3 that can be yours from just under 300,000 Euros. Sporting heavily revised Nismo chassis with adjustable sport suspension prompted Nissan to label it as having “chassis that inspires confidence”. This Nismo – JRM (JR Motorsports) Co-developed Nissan GT-R GT3 is powered by 395kW/610Nm factory

Bigger Volkswagen Up!

2012-01-25T13:21:00.001-08:00

After months of journo controversy Volkswagen has finally unveiled five door version of its compact Volkswagen Up! that according to Volkswagen will start entering European dealership showroom floors from middle of 2012. Whilst sporting additional two doors the Volkswagen Up! will share most of its mechanicals with its two doors sibling, including the 1.0L three cylinder engine that may prove

Volkswagen’s Porsche pursuit

2012-01-25T13:20:00.000-08:00

According to Bloomeberg recent report, Volkswagen is gearing up towards full ownership of Porsche but not until 2014. The deal is said to be worth almost 4 Billion Euros, assuming that Volkswagen doesn’t complete the transaction until the above specified period to avoid heavy taxes due to special provisions that were put in place. Should Volkswagen decide to exercise its takeover rights once

BMW M3 DTM safety car breaks cover

2012-01-25T13:19:00.000-08:00

BMW Motorsport has taken the wraps of 2012 BMW M3 DTM safety car that is scheduled to relieve last year’s Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG from its DTM safety car duties as soon as the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM – German Aussie Group A Turing Car equivalent) kick starts its 2012 season. Its introduction is part of BMW return to Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) racing after 17 years

Corvette’s record breaking price

2012-01-25T13:18:00.000-08:00

We have recently commented on Chevrolet fastest convertible that GM has lined up for production and its charitable contribution with promise of donating the first 001 plated 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition to Barret-Jackson-Scottsdale auction house with proceeds from the auction allocated to Jeff Gordon and AARP’s Drive to End Hunger foundation. With the action gone and dusted

Yet another possibility for Saab

2012-01-22T23:53:00.000-08:00

Turkish equity Brightwell Holdings interest in Saab has gone into overdrive following the news of possible takeover bid to be announced by the company shortly. According to latest reports, Brightwell Holdings is expected to submit its bid by the end of this week following detailed overview of company current position after it filed for bankruptcy back in December 2011. Speaking to

Prada’s iconic 50′s inspired summer collection

2012-01-22T23:52:00.000-08:00

In commemoration of iconic automotive designs of the 50′s Prada has released its 2012 Summer Shoes Collection that now includes Cadillac and Hot Rod inspired summer clothing and shoes collection. Like the originals, Prada 2012 summer collection includes everything from Hot Rod specific paint job themes, Cadillac like tailfins and taillights to chrome and flames resembling surround. “

Porsche’s social interaction

2012-01-22T23:51:00.000-08:00

We have seen it once before when Porsche decided to create one-off limited version of 911 GTR R Hybrid back in February 2011 to celebrate 1Millionth FaceBook fan on its social profile and now Porsche is at it all over again, this time to celebrate staggering increase of followers on the exact same page that saw it social fan base increased by another million in less than 12mths. However,

Super long Fiat 500

2012-01-21T20:00:00.001-08:00

Who would have expected it but one of the longest serving Italian Coachbuilder Castanga Milano did the unthinkable by overstretching one of the smallest cars and turning it into a Limo. The car in question is none other than Fiat 500 that for now will probably go into history as one of the longest 500 ever, on paper that is as Castanga Milano is yet turn this idea into reality.