FOR PORSCHE PURISTS, nothing other than a flat six will do. However, in the interests of keeping costs low and enticing more motorists into the Porsche fold, the German automaker is reportedly consdering fitting the Boxster with the turbocharged inline five from the Audi TTS.

Heresy? Perhaps, but according to the chaps at German car mag [...]

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Audi’s new TTS sportscar has arrived in Australia in two guises - Roadster and Coupe.

The new TTS models raise the standard TT’s performance to a new level with the help of a 200kW version of Audi’s 2.0-litre TFSI engine -  the same engine that has been awarded the international Engine of the Year class [...]

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In order to properly ascertain what Power and Torque actually are, it is essential to have an understanding of what the two terms really mean as opposed to the gut-level understanding you may feel you have.

Trust me, the explanation the ‘old man’ may have given you while you were perched over the open bonnet [...]

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Honda has announced the launch of their second generation Accord Euro and it is lower, wider and longer than the previous generation.

Honda’s all-new second-generation Euro offers sporty styling, greater refinement and luxury, with a comprehensive package of safety systems together with excellent dynamic capabilities and strong environmental credentials in the form of a Euro 4-emissions [...]

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Audi came to Melbourne with their new TTS Roadster and the ultimate family wagon, the insanely overpowered RS6.

The TT-S is powered by Audi’s 2.0-litre TFSI which is good for an even 200kW/272hp along with a handy 350Nm. 0-100km/h times are believed to be in the low five second range, although the whisper is that Australian [...]

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Pictures of FPV’s new FG are a little thin on the ground at the moment, so we have to give credit where credit is due here. The guys over at Australian Ford Forums have their fingers on the pulse and had a ‘mole in the hole’ at today’s preview. Thanks to ‘russellw’ we can give [...]

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R35 GT-R enthusiasts take note! The car you see here could shortly be the very first road registered R35 GT-R on Australian roads. Spotted earlier this year at a Sydney Shell Service Station by an eagle eyed SkylinesAustralia forum member, this car is currently going through the requisite compliance testing, that should see it able [...]

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Audi’s Cross Coupé quattro concept will be joining Audi’s RS6 Avant and a comprehensive cross-section of the Audi range at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show later this month.

The Cross Coupé quattro combines the dynamics of a compact premium sports car with the spaciousness and versatility of a four-seat SUV.

Painted in “Liquid Silver”, its silhouette is [...]

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We first saw Audi’s TTS at this years Detroit Auto Show. Featuring Audi’s potent 2.0-litre TFSI engine the, TTS is capable of sprinting from 0 - 100km/h in a respectable 5.4 seconds. The TTS also benefits from fitment of a magnetic ride adaptive damping system, which you can see getting a good ‘desert workout’ in [...]

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Mitsubishi will be officially unveiling their refreshed 2009 Galant sedan at the Chicago Auto Show next week. Following the now requisite image leak, Mitsubishi have released the official images and press release to give us all a taste of what to expect. The North American Galant has mirrored our own Mitsubishi 380 in much of [...]

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The persistent rumours appear to be true with word this week that GM Holden will be fitting a diesel to their VE Commodore range. As speculated the V6 turbo-diesel is the result of a joint venture with Italian manufacturer VM Motori (GM owns 50 percent of VM Motori)and although no specifications have been forthcoming, expect [...]

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You may remember the mysterious teaser image (above) released last month when Ford decided to give us a taste of their upcoming Focus RS. The eagerly awaited hot hatch has been the source of much speculation with many saying that it will finally be an alternative to Subaru’s WRX and Mitsubishi’s EVO.

It was only a [...]

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