Facelifted MX-5 On The Way?
When I get home from a hard day slogging away at the keyboard in my warm office while the rain pours down in sheets outside, I love to sit back and read yet more rumours and speculation. You know what, I’m not even being sarcastic there. The fact is; half the time the […]
Mike Stevens | April 28th, 2008 | Continued
2008 Lotus Elise SC - forced induction fun
Lotus have released the latest addition to their 2008 line-up, the Supercharged Elise SC. The supercar for those on a budget the new Elise SC will be easy to spot on the road with its new rear spoiler and unique alloy wheels. Lotus have pulled out all stops for the giant killer and for the […]
Steane Klose | April 28th, 2008 | Continued
2008 BMW Hommage concept car - tribute to the M1
Official pics of the BMW Hommage concept are in. Built to acknowledge the 30th Anniversary of the BMW M1 there is no mistaking the original car is the inspiration for the Hommage.
Looking just as you’d expect a 2008 M1 to look the Hommage fuses modern and 80’s retro in a package that takes its styling […]
Steane Klose | April 28th, 2008 | Continued
2009 US spec Mazda6 preview
We liked the Mazda6 when it was released in Australia in the later half of last year. In fact we thought it was one of the smartest looking sedans in its class. Mazda has just released the first images and details of its North American market Mazda6 and we are jealous – for a number […]
Steane Klose | April 26th, 2008 | Continued
Audi reveals updated A3 range and new S3 Sportback
Audi have unveiled their updated A3 range which now includes a new ‘practical’ version of their storming S3 – the S3 Sportback. The Sportback is a five-door hatch that combines practical transport for the small family with the performance and agility of the S3 hatch.
The Sportback is expected to reach our shores before the end […]
Steane Klose | April 25th, 2008 | Continued
Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Version-R Special
Japanese manufacturers love to give their important cars long names and the Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Version-R is no exception. As if that name wasn’t long enough, Mitsubishi have now tacked on ‘Special’ for the latest tweaked version – the Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Version-R Special.
The ‘Special’ features the same drivetrain and basic package as the standard […]
Steane Klose | April 23rd, 2008 | Continued
2009 Audi Q5 unveiled in Beijing
Audi chose the Beijing Motor Show as the venue for the unveiling of its new compact SUV, the Q5 – an appropriate venue given that the Q5 will be the first Audi or German car for that matter to be built in China for export to the rest of the world.
The Audi Q5 boasts the […]
Steane Klose | April 22nd, 2008 | Continued
Mitsubishi Announces RWD Kei Car
No doubt your first question is “Oh damn, where’s my wallet?”. Alright, probably not. Perhaps your first question is “What the flying fridge is a kei car?”, and that would be a reasonable query.
Kei cars are a Japanese phenomenon specified by law as having no bigger than a 660cc mill, and being no […]
Mike Stevens | April 22nd, 2008 | Continued
2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S unveiled in Beijing
In response to a continued demand for ‘super-performance’ SUV’s, Porsche have chosen the Beijing Motor Show as the venue for the release of its Cayenne Turbo S range. According to Porsche, the demand is particularly strong in the emerging markets of Eastern Europe and Asia – so the Beijing unveiling is quite appropriate.
Thanks to revised […]
Steane Klose | April 21st, 2008 | Continued
Opel Insignia revealed
Opel have released details concerning their new Insignia range today. Destined for Europe, the Insignia will replace the now dated Vectra and take the fight to the Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Mazda6 and Citroen C5.
You can check out the picture gallery below to see just how far Opel’s mid-sizer has come. Gone are the hard […]
Steane Klose | April 18th, 2008 | Continued








