Sports Car Guide

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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

FPV Pursuit Ute 2012
4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

FPV Pursuit Ute released

August 14, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off on FPV Pursuit Ute released

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has today launched a new look limited edition Ute. Powered by the impressive all-aluminium 315kW 5.0ltr supercharged V8 engine producing 545Nm of torque @ 2000-5500rpm, the Pursuit Ute will feature a GT colour-coded front bumper, GT RSPEC alloy wheels, and a striking accent and C-stripe decal.
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Audi RS 5 Coupé front side
Audi

Audi RS 5 Coupé Arrives in Australia 2012

August 10, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Audi RS 5 Coupé Arrives in Australia 2012

The Audi RS 5 Coupé is an elite athlete. Its 4.2 FSI engine, a high-revving, normally aspirated V8, produces 331 kW at 8,250 rpm, with the peak torque of 430 Nm available between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. It consumes an average of just 10.5 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (down 0.3l/100km) – [Read More]

Audi R8 e-tron digital rear view mirror
Audi

Audi Digital Rear View Mirror

August 10, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Audi Digital Rear View Mirror

Imagine driving a sports car with no rear window. Audi does and the digital rear view mirror is becoming a reality for Audi R8 e-tron buyers from the end of the year. The digital rear-view mirror celebrated its dazzling premiere at the Le Mans 24 Hours in the R18 e-tron quattro and R18 ultra race cars. [Read More]

Hyundai Veloster side
Hyundai

Hyundai Veloster Review

July 25, 2012 Chloe Fraser Comments Off on Hyundai Veloster Review

Hyundai has set the automotive market alight with its Hyundai Veloster. Is it a Coupe or hatch. The Hyundai Veloster certainly has the looks and feel to be a huge success for them. The Veloster is an example of what cool and innovative design combined with heaps of features can do to a market segment. [Read More]

2012 Audi TT Coupe
Audi

2012 Audi TT Coupe

June 1, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on 2012 Audi TT Coupe

Audi has updated its popular Audi TT for 2012 with the addition of new variants featuring the company’s sporty S tronic transmission. Previously manual-only, both the potent 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines now feature the brand’s sporty S tronic transmission for lightning-fast gearshifts [Read More]

2012 Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai

2012 Hyundai Veloster Review

May 16, 2012 Steve Tierney Comments Off on 2012 Hyundai Veloster Review

The Hyundai Veloster . First impressions were ,,,Great looking sports car… Wow ..Although it prefers to be known as a Coupe . The Hyundai Veloster has certainly stirred the market. The Hyundai Veloster a coupe or a stylish sedan. Why does it have three doors. Hyundai’s Veloster with its cool looks and value for money is certainle destined to be a hit. [Read More]

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe
BMW

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

May 16, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

Following the convertible and the Coupe in the BMW 6 Series, BMW has introduced the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. This new exclusive model is the true embodiment of aesthetics, sportiness, comfort and luxury in perfect form. Stay tuned for a drive review in the coming weeks. [Read More]

Suzuki ambassador Lydia Lassila hot hatch challenge
Motorsports

Lydia Lassila world Cup and Olympic aerial skiing champion in Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge

April 17, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Lydia Lassila world Cup and Olympic aerial skiing champion in Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge

Suzuki ambassador and aerial skiing champion Lydia Lassila has issued a challenge to would be hot hatch fans. The world Cup and Olympic champion has clocked a fast time in practise for the Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge and the race is on to find five challengers. [Read More]

Porsche Carrera und Carrera S 2011
Porsche

Porsche 911 declared “2012 World Performance Car”

April 6, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Porsche 911 declared “2012 World Performance Car”

The Porsche 911 has been honoured as the “2012 World Performance Car” at the New York International Auto Show. The seventh generation of the sports car classic from Zuffenhausen celebrated its world premiere back in September 2011 at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt.
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