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Alpine to debut ‘first true EV sports car’
French performance brand prepares its first EV sports car, targeting Porsche-rivalling performance while staying true to the lightweight character that made the A110 famous.
BMW M marks 40 years of the M3 with NZ driving experience competition
BMW M is celebrating 40 years and almost 10,000 local sales of its iconic M3 sports sedan with a new competition giving someone the chance win a snow and ice driving experience in New Zealand.
Porsche celebrates 75 years of UK sales with special ‘Earls Court’ edition 911 GT3
Just 51 owners will have the opportunity to get their hands on the Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Courl 51 Edition as Porsche celebrates its 75th anniversary in the United Kingdom.
New Nissan Skyline is coming sooner than expected thanks to halved development time
Nissan is set to have an all-new, history-inspired Skyline sedan in time for the model’s 70th anniversary.
Hyundai i20 N Shadow Edition revealed as last 100-unit batch of baby hot hatch
It’s the final call for the current Hyundai i20 N hot hatch, with a new 100-unit special Shadow Edition with new features marking the end of the road.
New Honda Prelude is Australia’s best-selling sports car
The new sixth-generation Honda Prelude has rocketed straight to the top of the sports car sales charts.
BMW unveils electric M3 Neue Klasse super sedan
Neue Klasse concept previews BMW M’s first all-electric super sedan, complete with four motors, radical styling and more power than any M3 before it.
Toyota’s next MR2 offers a tantalising supercar-style upgrade
As details of the fourth-generation Toyota MR2 come to light, the latest news hints at a radical rethink compared to its predecessors.
Porsche launches three one-off 911s as part of Toy Story 5 release
In a sign-of-the-times tie-in, Porsche has taken design inspiration from Toy Story’s lead characters for three new one-of-one special edition 911s as part of the Toy Story 5 release.
Lotus targets Ferrari and Lamborghini with 745kW-plus hybrid supercar
Next-generation Esprit successor tipped to feature V8 hybrid power, all-wheel drive and advanced active chassis technology.
You have to see this wild one-off Porsche 911 GT3 to believe it
A special edition 911 GT3 like no other has been revealed to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the brand in Moldova.
Audi Nuvolari: Shock 736kW R8 successor revealed
We thought that Audi had stopped making supercars when the R8 died, but it’s back with the Nuvolari, which uses a hybrid V8 making 736kW of power.
Lotus CEO lashes out at overweight sports cars but misses the elephant in the room
The head of Lotus has described sports cars over 1.8 tonnes as ‘mediocre’, seemingly taking a swipe at the brand’s own range.
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II boosts power and range, adds even more luxury
A large ‘Series II’ upgrade for Rolls-Royce’s large electric coupe has been revealed with even more power, a longer driving range and more personalisation options.
BMW M2 adds all-wheel drive option for the first time
The BMW M2 will be offered with all-wheel drive for the first time as an option, making it even quicker than RWD versions.
Toyota GRMN Corolla revealed as brand’s most hardcore hot hatch yet
With a multitude of performance upgrades, the Toyota GRMN Corolla has been revealed as the brand’s most extreme hot hatch yet.
Ferrari Luce reaction: Share price tumbles as first EV revealed, former CEO labels it ‘destruction of a legend’
Ferrari’s legacy for producing high-powered sports cars came into question yesterday, with the brand’s first-ever electric vehicle sending stock prices into retreat and its former chairman criticising the new vehicle.
Lotus Emira 420 Sport: Lower, lighter, more powerful sports car revealed for more ‘traditional’ customers
Lotus has given its only current combustion engine model the authentic Lotus treatment, with a new addition to the Emira range that boosts power, reduces weight, and fine-tunes handling.
Ferrari reveals first-ever electric car with 1035hp Luce grand tourer
Four-door EV introduces new design language, four-motor drivetrain and tactile cabin as Ferrari enters the electric era.
Nissan to open Australia’s first NISMO Performance Centre in 2026
Victorian facility will offer GT-R restoration support, factory-trained technicians and direct links to Japan’s NISMO Omori Factory.
Upgraded Toyota GR Yaris is coming with an even stronger motorsport focus
Toyota has a range of running changes to the rally-inspired GR Yaris set for an Australian arrival in June.
Hyundai’s performance EVs brought artificial gear changes… but could they also introduce simulated stick-shift?
Not content to stop at a simulated dual-clutch shift feel for its EVs, Hyundai’s next driver engagement feature will bring stick-shift action to electric vehicles, but it’s a simulation too.
Mercedes-AMG unveils electric GT 4-door coupé with 860 kW of peak power
New performance EV new uses axial flux motors combined with a high-performance, Formula 1-inspired battery system.
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi becomes quickest SUV around the Nürburgring
Chinese automaker Xiaomi has taken another Nürburgring record, this time with its YU7 GT SUV.
