Lotus has confirmed that its latest lightweight sportscar is destined for Australia, in fact, the order book is now open.

The Evora debuted at the London Motor Show in July of this year, and is expected to land in Australia in the third quarter of 2009. It will be the first of three all-new Lotus models [...]

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BMW has announced that, come 2009, 6 Series customers will be able to tick the box for a new ‘Edition Sport’ package. Comprising both visual and performance components, BMW explained that the Edition Sport package is “aimed at enhancing driving dynamics and adding a more sporting appearance”.

For an additional £1500-2000 ($3200-$4300), buyers will receive a restyled [...]

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Fiat have just launched the fastest version of their Punto in Australia, with the arrival of the turbocharged T-Jet Punto. The Punto T-Jet boasts a 0-100 kmh time of 8.9 seconds; yet, is also efficient enough to achieve a combined fuel figure of a 6.6 litres per 100 km/h and a carbon dioxide figure of [...]

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BMW Australia have announced the pricing and specifications for their new twin-turbo powered X5 3.0sd’s. There will only be one highly-specified model variant of the X5 3.0sd available in Australia with a Sport package being optionally available.

All the information points the new Diesel X5 3.0sd being a ripper. With 200 kW of power [...]

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BMW have finally made their new 1-Series Convertible ‘official’ by releasing full details over the weekend. An odd time for a press release but it appears that the official images made an unofficial debut on the net forcing BMW’s hand. So we can now give you the low-down at least from the North American press [...]

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BMW is introducing the M-Sport packaging option to their X5 range for the first time ever. The M-Sport options have been available on much of the remaining BMW range for some time now and is a way of adding the Motorsport bling for those who don’t want or can’t afford the Motorsport zing.

BMW Australia have [...]

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Bad attitude is back

The new Porsche 911 GT2 has broken cover before its expected release at this years Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Generally regarded as the 911 Turbos evil half brother the GT2 is a bonkers mix of 911 Turbo power in a GT3 RWD only package.

Its definitely one for the brave and [...]

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