V8
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BMW Concept Speedtop revealed, 70 planned for production
BMW has pulled the covers off its latest design statement at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, with the Concept Speedtop. It’s a sleek shooting brake flagship that’s actually destined for production. Echoing the excitement that followed last…
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Lotus considering AMG V8 engine for Emira, to replace V6 – report
Statements from Lotus Cars’s CEO indicate a V8 engine could be on the cards for the Emira, to replace the outgoing supercharged 2GR V6 option. A relationship with Mercedes-AMG has already been established, with the German hothouse providing the M139…
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2025 Nissan Patrol & Patrol Warrior review – Australian launch (video)
Australia’s appetite for rugged, V8-powered off-roaders remains strong, so the updated 2025 Nissan Patrol and Patrol Warrior should go down well with customers. Even if it is just a light update. Last year, Patrol sales jumped 6.2 per cent over…
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2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray review (video)
The arrival of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is an interesting one. Firstly, it is the first proper hybrid American muscle car in Australia. And the first with all-wheel drive. But can a true muscle car feature hybrid power? Well,…
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2026 Automobili Mignatta Rina revealed, gorgeous new 1000kg V8 roadster
In this day of electric-this and hybrid-that, it’s rare and refreshing to see an honest-to-goodness, naturally aspirated sports car. Boutique Italian firm Automobili Mignatta has revealed the Rina, which is a small roadster, featuring a carbon-fibre monocoque. With the company…
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2025 Aston Martin Vantage review – track test (video)
Aston Martin’s new Vantage arrives with a clear mission; to reclaim its spot as one of the purest and most engaging front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports cars on the market. With a 489kW twin-turbo V8 (yep, almost 500kW), a perfect 50:50 weight…
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New RAM 1500 TRX set for 2026, to get ‘Redeye’ 797hp V8 – report
Great news for lovers of ballistic muscle trucks, with reports from the USA suggesting a new RAM 1500 TRX will be back in 2026. Following the cancellation of the ‘Hellcat’ V8 engine for the RAM 1500 TRX and Dodge Charger,…
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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.…