V8
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Mercedes-Benz confirms new V8 AMG models for 2026, V12 continues
Muscle car fans and old-school mechanical engineering enthusiasts can rejoice, as Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it is going to introduce a new V8 in 2026, and even V12 engines will continue in some markets. In a statement sent out on February…
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Video confirms manual transmission for Genesis X Gran Berlinetta concept
A few weeks ago Genesis unveiled to the world its fully working X Gran Berlinetta concept car at Mount Panorama, as part of the Bathurst 12 Hour weekend. Now, the company has released a touching video to showcase the debut.…
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Dodge CEO hints V8 could live on for Charger – report
Good news for car enthusiasts and lovers of V8 muscle cars, as Dodge CEO Matt McAlear has given the strongest indication yet that the bent eight may return to the Charger after all. The electrified version of the Charger, the…
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2025 Range Rover SV Bespoke ‘Collins Edition’ announced for Australia
Range Rover is introducing a rare and meticulously-crafted special edition through its SV Bespoke division, called the Collins Edition. It has been tailored exclusively for Australia. Drawing inspiration from the prestige and architectural grandeur of Collins Street in Melbourne, the…
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2024 RAM 1500 Laramie HEMI V8 review (video)
The RAM 1500 has carved out a strong presence in Australia’s burgeoning full-size pickup segment, offering American-style muscle with premium comfort. Things will change this year, in a big way, as RAM is getting rid of the HEMI V8 and…
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2024 Lexus LC 500 review (video)
There are currently around 1698 new vehicles on sale today, including all makes and models (roughly). And out of all of those, just six models feature a naturally aspirated V8. Yep, just six. Three are sports cars and the other…
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Land Rover entering Defender OCTA in 2026 Dakar & World Rally-Raid
Land Rover’s new Defender sub-division is set to take on the world’s most challenging off-road events, with a competition-spec vehicle based on the performance-focused Defender OCTA entering the Dakar Rally and the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) in 2026. Competing…
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2024 Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure V8 review (video)
There aren’t many V8s left on the market. But, fortunately, at least one remains. This is the Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure V8. If any vehicle needs to retain a V8, it’s this gloriously massive and majestic machine. It’s a perfect…
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2024 RAM 1500 TRX Final Edition review (video)
This seems like one of those products that was dreamt up by a bunch of enthusiasts in a mancave somewhere after a few cold ones. It is the most outrageous dual-cab vehicle to ever hit Australia, and, therefor (judging by…