AUTO REVIEWS

Nissan made a name in automotive with their GT-R series. Propelled to stardom and even auto hall of fame, the company’s Skyline GT-R series made considerable impact both on the road and on track. Come early 2000, the Japanese auto giant redesigned the entire series to bring a new set of GT-Rs into the limelight. This year, Nissan revealed the upcoming Nismo series to be the fastest of all GT-Rs.

BMW M4 becomes a reality. While the first official pictures were released, many believe the M4 remains a concept. Looking back at BMW’s releases, the concept tag does not really weigh much because the company has an affinity for producing just exactly what they envisioned the car to be. The latest 416bhp coupe appears to be just the car anyone can dream of.

The Gran Turismo franchise celebrates 15 years of gaming. From the day it was launched and more than a decade later, the game continues to rack up its base of gamers. In line of this, the BMW Group Design has shared a futuristic virtual concept car for the upcoming Gran Turismo 6.

As a road car, the Mini Cooper JCW GP makes a great track weapon.

Selena Gomez shifts from the stage to the streets to start in the new action movie “Getaway.” This time she will not be playing the damsel in distress rather a car thief. Gomez will start alongside Ethan Hawke and the Ford Shelby GT500.

Pay $6.2M for three, not one, Ferrari. The best car sale has hit the market. Imagine getting a Ferrari F40, F50 and an Enzo for the price of one? This is possibly one of the best car deals and gift packages around.

Kia Rondo, a seven-seater minivan hits Australia. Rondo starts selling at $29,990. The latest model from the Kia faces challenges from previous attempts to enter the market and launch a well loved and selling car. The revamped edition seeks to replace previous features that made it difficult for previous models to sell.

Chevrolet revealed the seventh-generation Corvette at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show showcasing the new engine, improved technologies and much better look. The C7 is the not only new car from Chevy. The company has also released its Malibu and Silverado series – perfect treats for the car enthusiast.

The automotive industry changes constantly. In Australia, the cost of raw materials and fuel is volatile, regulations are tighter and competition is greater. As a result, innovation is encouraged.

The Porsche Boxster remains the cheapest way into the German car maker’s sports car range – and may well continue to do so as the company continues to dither and deliberate over a new, smaller entry-level sports car.

3.5-litre six-cylinder petrol direct-injection with seven-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive 225kW/370Nm. $159,200 (Manufacturer's List Price)