Aston Martin Rapide at Frankfurt Motor Show

All eyes were on the Aston Martin stand at Frankfurt this year with the unveiling of the much talked about and much praised, Rapide four-door sports sedan.

Adding two extra doors to a DB9, which is often regarded as one of the most beautiful coupes in the world, is no easy design job. It had [...]

Subaru Liberty Review

2010 (MY10) Subaru Liberty Review

It was back in 1954 that Subaru produced its first car, now some 55 years later, the once small and unrecognised brand has become a powerhouse for producing reliable and good performing vehicles.

Subaru has done exceptionally well of late, so much so that it even outsold Mazda, month on month, in [...]

Volkswagen ponders Porsche Panamera platform

While the board of Volkswagen AG may have already voted to axe the Panamera from the Porsche line-up post merger, a report published by Edmunds today has said the four-door coupe’s platform will be used by at least one of the company’s other premium brands.

With so little clarification available we’re left wondering as to [...]

Skoda Octavia RS – First Steer

2009 Skoda Octavia RS – First Steer

Skoda’s fastest Octavia and a racetrack – the test track used by Top Gear Australia in fact – was the setting for the Australian introduction, just weeks after its European launch, of the Octavia RS.

- by Paul Maric
It wasn’t all about racing around a track though, with the first [...]

Exclusive: HSV E Series 2 range spied

CarAdvice can exclusively bring you the first spy photos of the next generation Holden Special Vehicles E Series 2 range, in cooperation with Pavle.com.au.

Unlike its Holden companions, the HSV E2 range has received an extensive redesign and boasts a radically different appearance to its predecessors.

FPV to release low cost ‘GS’ in September

If an FPV GT is out of your price range and you still want the FPV badge – sans the forced induction option – Ford Performance Vehicles is set to awaken your senses with a cut-price V8 model, badged the ‘GS’.
CarAdvice can exclusively reveal that the FPV GS will be powered by Ford’s renowned 5.4-litre [...]

Subaru announces WRX STi Spec C

Subaru has launched an uprated model of its iconic WRX STi for the Japan market, the Spec C, which is certain the get the hearts of fans racing, although currently there are no plans for the model to come to Australia.

Subaru said the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C, a new addition to the current [...]

2009 BMW M3 Review & Road Test

2009 BMW M3 Review & Road Test

Adding two doors has only served to make it better.

Model Tested:

2009 BMW M3 Sedan manual – $145,000

Options:

Electric Sunroof – $2920

Engine, chassis balance, ride, gearshift, space, quality
Nothing. Yes, you read that right.

CarAdvice Rating:
- Words by Karl Peskett Photography by www.ozcarsightings.com

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