PERFORMANCE CAR NEWS

The performance cars we’re excited for in 2022
The New Year is just around the corner, and so are a range of hot new performance cars

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman: electric duo rendered
Could the Mission R concept become a reality – with EV power?

We drive the new Toyota GR 86 this month in MOTOR
This month we get behind the wheel of the anticipated Toyota GR 86, farewell V8-powered C63s, guide you around Winton Raceway and reveal unlikely driver’s cars

Audi E-Tron GT Australian launch delayed to 2022
Four-door electric flagship model won’t be here this year

Video: Hear the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz C63 four-cylinder hybrid
AMG is ditching the C63’s renowned V8 engine for a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, and it comes with a familiar sound

Cupra begins series production of Born EV hatchback
First EV model set to launch next year

Our first proper look at the 2023 Corvette Z06
The highly anticipated Z06 has been unmasked, with the official reveal on October 26

Lamborghini may offer electric GT model by 2027
A fourth model from Lamborghini is rumoured to be a 2+2 coupe with an all-electric powertrain

Here’s what MOTOR readers had to say this month
Miura origins, talking torque and an oddball Peugeot purchase: here’s what you guys had to say this month

Pure ETCR is the EV race series you should be excited about
Big power, rear-wheel drive and action-packed battles. Has Pure ETCR finally cracked the code to transform electric racing into a must-watch category?

Mercedes-AMG electric roadster under consideration, says development boss
Markus Schäfer believes the roadster plays an important role in the AMG range

Audi kills off the R8 in Australia, Lamborghini Huracan safe
Low sales and evolving engine tunes are to blame

Brabus 900 Rocket Edition claims to be ‘world’s fastest SUV’
High-riding four-door can reach 330km/h

Mercedes-AMG F1 cars to feature in iRacing
The world’s best simulator will soon have racing’s quickest cars

Caterham launches Seven 170 as its lightest car ever
British manufacturer’s Japanese owners have taken the brand in a new direction

McLaren reveals special Australia-only 720S Daniel Ricciardo Edition
Just three units have been commissioned

The performance cars being lost to new ADR regulations
Australia’s decision to enforce new side-impact regulations mean some beloved performance cars will not be available after November 2021

Audi reveals Australian pricing and features for 2022 S3
Latest S3 scores increased power and more tech

AMG boss says V8s aren’t going anywhere for 10 years
While some manufacturers are moving away from ICEs, AMG is still pushing the boundaries

Audi signs Ken Block to its electric motorsport program
The tyre-slayer will be providing insight to help the Four Rings win at Dakar

Rare gem: Subaru Impreza GC8 WRX STI TYPE R Version 6 Limited for auction
Former MOTOR feature car is the ultimate 90s forest fighter

2022 Nissan GT-R pricing: Australia’s last R35 announced, R36 hinted
New T-spec and NISMO SV trim will wrap up GT-R production for Australia

Ferrari will continue on with V12s as turbocharged engines
The V12 may have been thrown a lifeline

Kimi Raikkonen’s 2002 McLaren F1 car is up for auction
The car also won the 2003 Australian Grand Prix while being driven by David Coulthard