[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Hyundai’s first high-performance SUV has been formally unveiled. The Kona with the hot hatch heart is due in Australian showrooms by the end of 2021. The 2021 Hyundai Kona N has been unveiled ahead of an Australian showroom arrival within the next six months – about the same time as the pint-sized Hyundai…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The iconic radio-controlled single seater grows up. Tamiya’s iconic radio-controlled off-road buggy, the Wild One, is making a comeback – as a real-life electric-powered buggy that can be driven by actual people. A collaboration between Tamiya and The Little Car Company, the 8/10th scale Wild One Max is a near full-sized replica of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Pick of the Day, a 1951 Mercury Eight sedan, got me thinking about suicide doors. They’re kind of cool, right? And quite a few concept cars are shown with rear-hinged doors. But why are they called suicide doors, and whatever do they have to do with ending one’s life? As you can…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The hypercar loses its engine and gains unprecedented performance. Pros and Cons Pros Amazing looks Stunning speed Easy to drive Cons Disconcerting lack of sound Limited range High price Electrification is rapidly spreading through the car industry, but until now it hasn’t got to the very top. That’s set to change with the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The RSQ8 is one of the hottest Audi models to receive aftermarket treatments. We’ve seen Mansory, Lumma Design, and ABT Sportsline come up with their iterations of this sporty SUV. While most folks would opt for models from these aftermarket companies, some prefer a mix-and-match approach. One such example is this insane build…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota claims its own e-Palette autonomous bus will be rolled out ‘within the next few years.’ Lyft – a US ride-sharing company in fierce competition with Uber – has sold its large autonomous vehicle development program to Toyota. The Japanese manufacturer’s research division Woven Planet Holdings reportedly paid US$550 million (AU$710,000) for the program,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The “hot SUV” market might be slowly but continually growing with more and more manufactuers starting to offer performance SUVs, but most of them fall outside the affordable category. The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45, for example, starts at $54,500 while something larger like the BMW X6 M commands six-figures. And, that’s where the Hyundai…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The head honchos of Hyundai’s performance division have revealed the company is experimenting with hydrogen power for a supercar, and some future N models could have pure electric power. Hyundai is working on a hydrogen-powered supercar – however it is yet to get the green light for production. In a conference with international…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Porsche 924 was manufactured between 1976 and 1988. Although it was launched as a successor to the 914 and was supposed to sit at the bottom of the company’s model hierarchy, it came with a lot of significant bits and marked a lot of firsts for the company. It was the first…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Aston’s McLaren Elva rival gains a new design specification inspired by the marque’s most successful race car, with order books now open. The 2021 Aston Martin V12 Speedster will be available in a heritage-inspired DBR1 specification, the brand has announced. All 88 V12 Speedster buyers will have the option of the DBR1 specification,…