Tokyo 2017: Subaru WRX STI S208 – 329 PS, 432 Nm
The Subaru WRX STI S208 has officially made its public debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, where just 450 units will make their way to lucky customers in Japan. The model …
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Tokyo 2017: Toyota Century swaps V12 for hybrid V8
If you want to portray a sense of affluence and importance in Japan, you can't do much better than the exceedingly regal Toyota Century. The country's ultimate old-money status symbol, seen in …
Nissan Serena e-Power – EV MPV with range extender
The Nissan Serena e-Power has just been unveiled ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show. It’s a new variation of the Japanese MPV, featuring the brand’s innovative range-extended electric drive system that debuted …
Toyota JPN Taxi – LPG hybrid, Toyota Safety Sense C
Toyota certainly took its time with this one. The JPN Taxi concept debuted four years ago at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, but the cat is finally out of the bag now, …
Porsche 911 Carrera T – stripped, and back to basics
Here's a new variant that purists will celebrate. The new Porsche 911 Carrera T sees the carmaker revive the concept behind the 911 T of 1968 - measures include less weight, shorter …
Mercedes-AMG G65 Final Edition debuts – 65 units
The Mercedes-AMG G 65 is certainly a vehicle with presence, not just because of the way it looks, but also due to what lies under its bonnet. With a hand-built 6.0 litre …
2018 Audi A7 Sportback – all models hybrid, Audi AI
Audi has finally revealed its second-generation A7 Sportback, featuring some of the company's latest cutting edge driving assistance technologies like that found on the Audi A8. In terms of looks, the A7 …
Porsche 718 GTS models debut – Cayman and Boxster
Porsche has introduced the new 718 Boxster GTS and 718 Cayman GTS, both of which offer higher levels of performance when compared to the current S and base variants. The mid-engine GTS …
Polestar 1 debuts as 600 hp, 1,000 Nm PHEV coupe; Polestar 2 EV sedan to take on Tesla Model 3 in 2019
Several months ago, Volvo Cars announced that Polestar will launch a range of electrified high-performance cars, and here is the standalone company’s first product. Meet the Polestar 1, a plug-in hybrid GT …
Aston Martin DB11 Volante – V8-only new convertible
Aston Martin has revealed the new Aston Martin DB11 Volante, the convertible version of the DB11 that was released last year. The DB11 is available with a 5.2 litre V12 or a …
MINI 1499 GT – special edition One unveiled for the UK
It may seem borderline asinine to commemorate the sportiest Mini of the 1970s, the 1275 GT, with a special edition of the company's cheapest and slowest model, but that's exactly what MINI …
BMW X5 Special Edition, X6 M Sport Edition unveiled
The BMW X5 and X6 in their current F15 and F16 iterations have been around for a few years, and development for the next generation sports activity vehicle (SAV) is well underway. …
Range Rover facelift gets PHEV variant, added luxury
After the introduction of the facelifted Range Rover Sport last week, it's now time for the full-fat model to get a nip and tuck. The Range Rover gets many of the same …
Rezvani Tank tactical urban vehicle – ballistic armour, night vision, 6.4 litre V8, 500 hp, on-demand 4X4
This is the California start-up's beefiest of beefcakes yet - the Rezvani Tank 'extreme utility vehicle', an (optionally) armour-plated, night vision-equipped, 500 hp 6.4 litre V8-engined truck with prices starting from US$178,000 …
Hyundai Kona in Australia – 2.0 or 1.6 turbo, fr RM80k
The Hyundai Kona will be launched in Australia soon, and its pricing will start from AUD$24,500 (RM80,564), making it 10% cheaper than the equivalent base-spec Toyota C-HR, and level with the Mazda …
JDM Honda Odyssey MPV given minor facelift for 2018
The JDM Honda Odyssey will be getting an update that will surface in November. This is the Odyssey MPV for Japan, and not the larger minivan sold in North America, which switched …
2018 Toyota Century revealed ahead of Tokyo debut – Japanese S-Class drops V12 for 5.0 litre hybrid V8
Before you jump the gun, no, you're not looking at an old car. This is in fact an all-new, third-generation Toyota Century, a nameplate with considerable regality conceived in 1967. While the …
Range Rover Sport facelift – new P400e plug-in hybrid
The Range Rover Velar may be the star of Land Rover's stable at the moment, but Solihull hasn't forgotten about its original sporty SUV, the Range Rover Sport. The second-generation L320 has …
Nissan Serena Nismo makes for a sportier proposition
It looks like Nissan's planned expansion of its Nismo brand has started, and the first examples of the push into new segments will go on show in Tokyo later this month. Aside …
Nissan e-NV200 gets 40 kWh battery, 60% longer range
The Nissan e-NV200, the carmaker's electric-powered light commercial vehicle, has received a significant improvement. The EV's battery is now a new 40 kWh unit, which gives the e-NV200 a 60% extended range. …
