Mazda’s MX-5, the world’s best-selling two-seat sports car, receives a series of thoughtful enhancements inside and out for 2026.
2026 Mazda MX-5
Honda NSX Tensei
Significant features
– The Tensei is a modern interpretation of the original Honda NSX, built by Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport.
– Only 35 will be built, with each one customised for its owner and built at JAS Motorsport’s facility near Milan.
Toyota GR KART
Toyota Gazoo Racing has launched the GR KART, designed to make grassroots motorsport more accessible.
Lotus to revive the Esprit in 2028
Lotus is planning to revive the Esprit, after the model last rolled off the production line back in 2004. The new ‘Type 135’ Esprit will be the first V8 Lotus offered since 2004, with a V6 option also available.
Nissan Patrol Y63
Orders for the all-new Nissan Patrol Y63 will open later this month, with the model scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in the first quarter of 2027.
Hyundai i20 N Shadow Edition
Significant features
– Hyundai’s i20 N Shadow Edition marks the finale of the acclaimed current generation i20 N.
– The Australia-only i20 N Shadow Edition is limited to 100 units in a choice of Atlas White or Phantom Black.
– Pricing from $41,500 MLP (Atlas White) and $42,095 MLP (Phantom Black).
Ferrari Festival at Queensland Raceway
The Ferrari Festival will be held over 20-21 June 2026 at Queensland Raceway. Continue reading “Ferrari Festival at Queensland Raceway”
Ford’s forgotten concepts at the Ford Discovery Centre
The Ford Discovery Centre opened in 1999 and was an interactive museum that showcased and preserved the heritage of Ford Australia.
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Nissan Z Heritage Edition
Significant features
– The new Z Heritage Edition celebrates more than half a century of Z.
– Strictly limited to just 10 units for sale across Australia.
– Fitted with bronze 19-inch RAYS forged-alloy wheels.
– All cars finished in legendary Midnight Purple paint born on the GT-R.
Toyota GR GT
Significant features
– The 2026 Toyota GR GT is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 hybrid powertrain, with outputs of 478 kW/850 Nm.
– Power unit has been developed in-house by Toyota and paired with an electric motor that’s integrated into the rear transaxle.
Mt Buller Sprint returns in 2026
In 2026, the Mt Buller Sprint officially returns, starting on Friday 13 February and concluding on Sunday 15 February. The event has been revived under the Australian Tarmac Rally banner and sanctioned by the Australian Auto-Sport Alliance (AASA).
Historic Sandown 2025
The 33rd Historic Sandown will be held from November 7th – 9th 2025, hosted by the Victorian Historic Racing Register (VHRR). The event will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Ford in Australia with a feature race of Ford touring cars.
Toyota GR Yaris GTS Aero Performance Package
Significant features
– Toyota has announced an Aero Performance Package option for the flagship Toyota GR Yaris GTS, arriving in Australian showrooms by the end of 2025.
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Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar
In late August, Genesis Magma Racing began the extensive on-track testing program for the GMR-001 Hypercar, with five days of running at Circuit Paul Ricard. The testing starts the exhaustive development schedule to prepare for the team’s debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2026.
Farewell to the Nissan R35 GT-R
Production of Nissan’s legendary R35 GT-R has concluded, after 18 years and approximately 48,000 vehicles produced. Since its launch in 2007, the R35 model has become a symbol of performance and innovation, setting benchmarks in the high-performance sports car segment.