Sports Car Guide

Sports Cars are a dying breed. The hedonistic pleasure of having a vehicle simply for fun is reserved for a few who can afford it or those that are enthusiasts.

Sports cars are also a broad category, ranging from hot hatches to coupes and convertibles, sport saloons and now the new breed of sports SUVs that can transport a family and go from 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and top out at 250 km/h plus.

We test them all for you, to drool over or to make an educated buying decision about which one suits you best

Lexus IS200t F Sport Review

February 12, 2016 Chloe Fraser Comments Off

The Lexus IS range has always been a quiet achiever in the mid-size luxury segment and the new IS200t is no exception – especially with the appeal of the F Sport. Thanks to its new 2.0L turbocharged engine, the performance now matches the bold design. [Read More]

BMW M2 Coupe coming early in 2016

December 21, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off

BMW Group Australia has confirmed pricing and specification for the first ever BMW M2 Coupe. The latest offering from BMW’s high-performance M division, the BMW M2 Coupe is powered by a 272kW six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, and features specially tuned M Sport suspension.
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Limited Edition Clio R.S. 220 Trophy Arrives in Australia

December 18, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Following on from its unveiling at the Geneva Motor show in early 2015, 220 examples of the much anticipated Clio R.S. 220 EDC Trophy are now available for sale in Australia, priced from a $39,990 recommended retail price. [Read More]

Ford Mustangs Arrive in Australia

December 18, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Ford and its dealers across Australia have been inundated with inquiries and demand for the all-new Mustang Fastback and Convertible, with the order bank for one of the world’s most recognisable cars now sitting around 4,000 vehicles with more than 80 per cent paid deposits. These orders account for the first full year of vehicles to be sold in Australia through 2016. [Read More]

Mazda MX5 2.0L 4th Generation released

December 18, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Having pre-sold over 170 cars before even landing in Australia, the wait is over for those patiently awaiting the arrival of the 2.0 litre All-New Mazda MX-5. In Dealerships now, Mazda is expecting the more powerful 2.0 litre fourth-generation MX-5 to hit the sweet spot with Australian buyers. [Read More]

Two Peugeot 308 GTi models to launch in Australia under $50K

November 24, 2015 Chloe Fraser Comments Off

Peugeot Australia will launch not one but two variations of its highly anticipated 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport for under $50,000* – significantly below earlier expectations. [Read More]

2015 VF SSV Redline Commodore Sedan Review

September 13, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off

For around $59,000 RDAP the VF SSV Redline Sedan represents outstanding value when you compare it against some of the European competitors. It has style, space, power and sophistication. Let’s see what the VF11 update brings.
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Polestar to remain “dynamic and independent” under Volvo control

September 11, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Polestar, the performance brand of Volvo Cars, will operate as a dynamic and independent enterprise under Volvo Cars’ ownership, according to Håkan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars. Mr Samuelson said Polestar will have its own management team and will control its own product strategy, research and development, as well as marketing and sales. [Read More]

Ford Mustang RHD production begins

September 9, 2015 Chloe Fraser Comments Off

Production of the right-hand-drive Mustang model is officially underway at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich., continuing the car’s first-ever global launch. More than 3,000 orders have already been received in Australia, shattering pre-arrival sales expectations. The addition of a right-hand-drive Mustang to Ford’s global vehicle lineup allows export to more than 25 of those markets around the globe, [Read More]

Renault Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium

September 2, 2015 Chloe Fraser Comments Off

Renault announces the arrival of the 2015 Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium in Australia. This coincides with a freshening of the high-successful, highly potent, iconic road warrior line-up. The Mégane R.S. range will now comprise the Mégane R.S. 265 Cup, priced from $43,990 (Manufacturer’s List Price), and the Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium, priced from $52,990 (MLP). [Read More]