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Mazda has been without a performance halo since the RX-8 ended production in 2012. After more than a decade of hiatus, it seems the Japanese manufacturer is toying with the idea of a new RX-badged sports car. Now, of course the automative landscape has changed dramatically since the last RX-8 …

Enthusiasts pleaded, Toyota listened. Four years after the initial launch of the GR Supra with an automatic transmission, a manual version is now finally offered. But Supra enthusiasts really have one other car to thank for Toyota’s decision and that’s the Nissan Z. Launched with a manual option in late …

For decades, enthusiasts have been relying on cars like the Subaru WRX and Honda Civic Type R for a relatively affordable way to fix their cravings for driving thrills. Now these buyers have new options to choose from. Late comers Toyota GR Corolla and Hyundai i30 N join the party …

We are at a turning point of the automotive industry. The push for electrification means car makers have to rethink where they direct their money and resources. Electric and more environmentally friendly cars are left, right and centre of almost every major car maker’s strategic planning today. Something has to …

The updated 2023 BMW Z4 roadster will launch in Australia early next year with a host of key revisions. The open-top two-seater will feature fresh design accents for the exterior, newly available paint finishes, a new alloy wheel design and an expanded range of equipment to boost its appeal. BMW …

Nissan has introduced two new limited edition models of the GT-R super sports car for its domestic market of Japan. The model line-up includes two highly limited variants, the GT-R Premium Edition T-spec and GT-R Track Edition Engineered by NISMO T-spec. All are scheduled to go on sale in Japan …

We voiced and Toyota listened. When the GR Supra first landed, we felt it could have been so much better with just a bit more power. And so, here it is, a GR Supra with an updated turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six engine for 2021. Toyota’s hottest sports car now churns …

Twelve years since the launch of the 370Z, Nissan is close to unveiling an all-new next-generation Z sports car, which is previewed today in the form of a Z Proto. Unwrapped at a virtual event in Yokohama, Japan, the Z Proto is not a concept, as pointed out by Nissan. …

Nissan teased the next-generation Z sports car in the NissanNext promotional video back in May this year. Since then it has been a quiet couple of months. Afraid not though, as the highly anticipated 2021 Nissan Z is set for debut later this month, albeit in prototype form! Yes, finally …

I grew up with cars in the 90’s, an era widely regarded as the golden era of fun cars. Think BMW E36 M3, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Alfa Romeo GTV, Dodge Viper, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo… the list is endless. That era was particularly interesting in Japan, for it’s the decade …

There are a few cars you would buy based on their looks alone. The Jaguar F-Type is one of them. With the introduction of a new entry-level 2.0-litre turbo variant, Jaguar is broadening the F-Type’s appeal and accessibility, targeting buyers who care more about the sports car’s lusty looks than …

MG has confirmed that a pure-electric sports car is on the cards, aiming to demonstrate with it what the future for enthusiast cars may look like, as well as to bring back memories of the brand’s glory days. Shao Jingfeng – MG’s head of design who previously spent more than …

Hyundai is reportedly mulling a small entry-level sports car (Hyundai i20 WRC shown above) to sit beneath its relatively successful Veloster and Veloster SR. Speaking to British publication Autocar, Hyundai European MD, Allan Rushforth said there is an opportunity for a new sports model. “Cars like these, such as the …