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Mercedes-Benz has released pricing for its Maybach SL680 luxury large convertible coupe. The SL680 will start in price from $463,900, before on-road costs, making it one of the most expensive cars in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. Maybach variants have usually been reserved for ultra-luxury limousines, such as the S680, but this takes a different line, focusing on a more sporty experience. It lines up as a direct rival to the Bentley Continental GT convertible, which also is powered by a V8, starting from $504,700, before on-road costs. It will also be an alternative to the electric-powered Rolls-Royce Spectre, starting from $800,000 (before on-roads). The SL680’s 4.0-litre V8 produces 430kW and 800Nm, which is more than the Continental GT.The car comes as standard with an all-wheel drive system and is capable of completing the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.1 seconds. It gets a sweeping exterior design, and with 50 paint choices, as well as 21-inch wheels in two options, the second of which is a multi-spoke design costing $12,900.It has polished interior elements, including silver chrome trim and illuminated door sills, along with a wood and leather steering wheel. There are Napper leather seats, which are heated and ventilated, as well as a premium 17-speaker Burmester audio system, which can output 1220 watts. It also gets all the accessories you would expect as standard like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and wireless phone charging. It also features Mercedes’ augmented reality navigation system.As you would expect, this high-end Mercedes has some seriously pricey options aside from the aforementioned wheels.For $16,900, the car can be fitted with a Mercedes-Maybach pattern on the bonnet and for an extra $24,300 the whole car can be finished in an exclusive paint. The SL680 adds to the Mercedes Maybach range, which already includes versions of the S-Class limousine, as well as the EQS and GLS SUVs.2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL680 pricing Australia 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL680 engine and efficiency2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL680 standard featuresOther standard features include: Head-up display64-colour ambient lightingHeated wood and leather steering wheelSilver chrome trim elementsIlluminated door sillsHeated and ventilated front seats with massage function 2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL680 safetyThe Mercedes-Benz SL680 has not been crash tested by ANCAP.Standard safety features: Adaptive cruise controlLane keep assist360-degree cameraLane change assistSteer assistMemory parking assist2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL680 warranty All Mercedes-Benz models are covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty. 

When it comes to the Mercedes GT coupe, this is the peak.It’s the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro, and it’s landing in Australia to bring a sharper edge to the brand’s two-door performance flagship.Seriously powerful, stylish and ‘spenny, the GT63 Pro takes notes from Merc’s motorsport division and incorporates them into the V8-powered sports car slash tourer.For the privilege, you’ll need to stump up $418,900, before on-road costs. That’s compared to the already hefty $370,400 the AMG GT63 costs without those extra three letters added.Mercedes-AMG also created a special version of the GT63 Pro called the 'Motorsport Collectors Edition', limited to 200 units worldwide and costing an extra $150K on top of the Pro’s asking price.Mercedes-Benz Australia wouldn’t tell us if any are coming Down Under, but it wouldn’t be hard to spot one given the 'Obsidian Black Metallic' paint is contrasted with hand-painted Mercedes star patterns and 'Petronas Green' highlights inspired by the brand’s F1 car.In reality, the AMG GT63 Pro is special enough without the exclusivity or visual flair of the Motorsport Collectors Edition.It’s more powerful than the non-Pro, for a start. Its 450kW and 850Nm is up 20kW/50Nm on the standard, and that was already a set of figures that leaves competitors behind for the price.That comes thanks to the venerable 'M177' engine under the long bonnet, a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol unit built by one of AMG’s engineers in Affalterbach.With all four wheels copping the shove from the engine via a nine-speed multi-clutch transmission, the two-tonne two-door can hit 100km/h in just 3.2 seconds according to Merc.That means it’ll be really difficult to spot the visual cues that differentiate the Pro from the rest of the GTs, like the 21-inch wheels, altered front venting in the bumper, the exhaust, carbon-fibre body elements, or the little chequered flag beside the GT63 badge.Inside, it’s not as hardcore as the ‘Pro’ might suggest. No race seats and harnesses, there’s still a pair of relatively comfortable AMG sports seats, nice leather upholstery, even a sunroof!The way it looks and how usable it remains is a testament to the fact this sharpened-up AMG is still meant to be a car you could live with when you’re not putting its dynamics to the test.Speaking of which. Inclement weather during Summer at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit provided the (perhaps sub-optimal) conditions for our time behind the wheel of the GT63 Pro.A few laps to get reacquainted with the circuit were followed by a healthy number of runs to work out how capable this beast is.Phillip Island boasts a mix of fast, sweeping bends and tighter technical turns and the AMG has the tools to tackle both.The thumping V8 under the hood and the width of its Michelin Pilot Sport 5S tyres (295/30 fr - 305/30 rr) mean power is plentiful and traction isn’t lacking, so powering out of long corners into open straights is immensely satisfying. There is also a standard set of carbon ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers at the front, so pulling up at the other end of those straights is no hassle.Even by modern standards, two tonnes is heavy for a sports car, but the AMG GT manages its weight well, the Pro removing 23kg from the standard car via weight-reduction including liberal use of carbon-fibre to land at 1937kg. But lose focus, and mistakes will of course be exaggerated by how heavy the car is, especially in the wet.With its rear-wheel steering in play, the 4.73m long car feels more nimble than you’d expect, though, and if you’re familiar enough with the track you can carry an impressive amount of speed through some sections of PI that would have some stumped. A racing driver advising from the passenger seat also helps.Given its weight and power, you’d think the GT63 Pro would be a handful, but it’s genuinely balanced and manageable. And when you get it right the car makes you feel heroic rather than scared.As with a lot of cars that wear the AMG badge, it feels like something you could take directly from a track to a meeting and then pick your partner up from work without feeling out of place in any case.The day-to-day life part of the Pro has its… pros and cons. Sorry.A useful 321L boot can become 625L with the rear seats folded down. Also, there are rear seats!But its claimed 15.0L/100km fuel consumption figure means you’ll be filling up that 70L tank regularly, with 98 RON premium fuel of course.There’s also servicing, every year or 20,000km, but Mercedes charges quite a bit to get a GT63 looked after. You’re able to buy plans for three years ($5165), four years ($7700) or five ($9420). That's a fair bit more than you'll pay for servicing a Porsche 911 GT3, for example.The latter would bring your prepaid servicing up to the same timeline as Merc’s five-year/unlimited km warranty and five years' of roadside assist, all of which is starting to lag behind the mainstream in terms but is still standard for premium brands.On the plus side, even though there’s no ANCAP rating (the cost to crash-acquire one would be immense), Mercedes’ focus on safety being high-tech and non-intrusive should surely mean the Pro doesn’t feel like it’s trying to take over the task of driving on the road, while also being able to protect you should the worst happen. We didn’t have lane-keep active at the track, of course.

Subaru's high-performance STI division has a deep and rich history, but the name has never officially been applied to the low-slung BRZ two-door coupe. The top-spec tS is the closest we've got to date and this one is filled to the gills with STI-tuned accessories and goodies.

It’s no secret Toyota wants to revive the Celica nameplate. Now, thanks to a Portuguese rally fan, the new Celica is no longer a secret at all.

Audi’s global CEO has reassured employees and fans of the brand that its electric successor to the Audi TT will go ahead.

The 86 was, when launched, extremely affordable but has since become more expensive, and getting into a top-spec version of the GR86 is a task that’ll sap $20,000 more from your wallet than the original 86 base model. To find out if it’s worthwhile, we’ve snagged a 2026 Toyota GR86 GTS with optional Dynamic Performance Pack.

Mercedes-AMG is readying the next instalment of its ultra high-end Mythos series of vehicles and it will be an “extreme” take on the CLE coupe.This forthcoming and yet-unnamed Mercedes-AMG CLE Mythos is currently undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden with heavy black-and-white camouflage to disguise the design features.Compared to the regular, V6-powered AMG CLE53 which is currently the most powerful version of this car, it has very aggressive front and rear fascias for additional cooling, wider wheel arches for the wider track width, as well as a large rear wing.As reported by Autocar, it will be powered by a new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine with a flat-plane crankshaft.Mercedes-Benz will also reportedly use this new flat-plane V8 in the facelifted version of the S-Class, which is set to be revealed later today.It will reportedly produce 395kW and 745Nm in the facelifted S-Class, however in this forthcoming CLE Mythos the outputs will be increased to over 484kW and 800Nm.For context, the AMG GT63 Pro with its cross-plane crank 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine produces 450kW and 850Nm.Flat-plane crank V8 engines are used in many Ferraris, McLarens, as well as the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and allow for a lighter and smaller overall package, higher revs and sharper throttle response.Mercedes-AMG’s first foray into a flat-plane crankshaft V8 was the limited-production AMG GT Black Series in 2020.Given the Mythos line of vehicles is similarly focused on exclusivity and limited production, this will likely make the CLE Mythos the most direct successor to the C63 AMG Black Series from 2012. Only 800 units of it were made globally.The first Mythos vehicle was the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed which was revealed in 2024 and is a roof-less and windscreen-less version of the AMG SL roadster. Only 250 units are being made.

Subaru has hiked the price of its affordable BRZ sports car. The cheapest BRZ now starts from $47,890 (before on-road costs), which is a $3600 jump based on 2025 pricing for the entry manual variant. It is almost $10,000 more than when the second-generation launched in 2022 at $38,990.Manual BRZ's are now the same price as automatic examples, having previously been a $1000 less.This price hike has been reflected across the range.The S variant is now $49,190 up from $45,490, while the tS starts from $52,790 - a $2600 increase.It is now nearly $4000 more than its mechanically identical counterpart, the Toyota GR86.The BRZ still comes in significantly cheaper than a comparative 2.3-litre petrol engine Ford Mustang.The Mustang leads the segment for sales, starting from more than $70,000.Subaru has released a special edition of its BRZ in addition to the announcement of these price hikes.It is called the Kiiro and only 95 units will be offered locally. The car is priced to start from $53,590 (before on-road costs), which is $800 more than the re-priced Coupe tS, which usually sits at the top of the range. This special edition BRZ gets an exclusive yellow paint, in line with the Japanese meaning for the word 'Kiiro', along with 18-inch matte back alloy wheels. There are suede and leather accented seats, with black and yellow elements. Yellow stitching is on the leather steering wheel and gear shift boot.There is an interior 'Kiiro' badge with the limited edition number of the specific car and ‘Kiiro’ badging is also visible in matte black on the rear of the car. It will be available in manual and automatic, keeping in line with the rest of the BRZ range. It will also be powered by the 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, producing 174kW and 250Nm found in other BRZ models.The limited edition BRZ tS will hit showrooms later this month. 2026 Subaru BRZ pricing Australia

Have you ever wondered what the most expensive car in Australia is?Would it break the $1m mark?As we get towards the end of the year, here is a look at the five most expensive cars on sale in Australia with no added options.Price: $846,888, before on-road costsStarting off the list is one of two offerings from Ferrari. The SF90 Stradale features 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors, which have a total output of 746kW and 800Nm.It has the trademark Ferrari speed, shifting from 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds and boasts a top speed of 340km/h.Its interior has a standout 16-inch curved digital screen, which is designed to give the driver a Formula 1 feel.Price $886,800, before on-road costsFerrari also claims second spot with a convertible on this list.This convertible is more than $80,000 more expensive than the hard top 12Cilinidri. The 12Cilinidri has a 6.5-litre V12 petrol engine producing 610kW and 678Nm, with a 0-100km/h time of 2.9 seconds. On the interior, the car has three different digital screen, which are a 15.6-inch digital driver display, 10.25-inch touch screen and a passenger display.Price: $895,000, before on-road costsThe Cullinan is the only SUV on this list, and the last car before the $900,000 barrier is breached. Amazingly, the Black Badge edition is a $118,000 upgrade on the standard Cullinan. It has a 6.7-litre V12 engine, which produces 441kW and 900Nm. The car also features the optional iconic 'shooting star' headliner, with a multitude of other customisable specifications. Price $933,000, before on-road costsThe Black Badge Spectre is Rolls Royce’s most expensive and first-ever all-electric offering on the market.The luxury coupe is one of the few cars on this list not famous for its speed, but it still manages to offer plenty of power. Its dual electric motors produce 485kW and 1075Nm, shifting from 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds.It has a range of more than 500km, according to the WLTP testing cycle from its 102kWh battery.As with all cars featuring the Spirit of Ecstasy, it comes with the outrageous luxury add ons one would expect for a car approaching the $1m mark.Price: $987,000, before on-road costsThe most expensive car on sale in Australia is the only Lamborghini to make this list. As Lamborghini's flagship supercar, it has one of the most advanced hybrid systems.Its 6.5-litre V12 engine and three electric motors pump out 747kW and 807Nm, with a 0-100km/h time of 2.5 seconds.It has a 3.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, which if you really wanted to, can make the car run on electric-only power for 10km. The Revuelto is a near $400,000 jump from the next most expensive Lamborghini in the Huracan STO. 

The attention of supercar fans have been caught by the first electric monster to be released by Chinese vacuum cleaner maker Dreame — the 1400kW Kosmera Nebula 1 — at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.Dreame makes electric appliances such as vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers, and Kosmera is its supercar brand. And while looking much like a Ferrari F8 Tributo from the front, the similarities to the exotic Italian end there with the Nebula 1 having four doors and a side profile that scoops into a C-shape rear pillar much like Bugatti’s famed styling on the Chiron. It’s one thing to have beautiful supercar looks, but backing it up with horsepower and handling can be where new carmakers with everything to prove have come unstuck. For now we know the Nebula 1 has the grunt to go with the fast styling, with the Nebula 1’s four electric motors claimed to produce a mind-boggling 1399kW.In comparison Ferrari’s most powerful model the F80 V6 hybrid produces 882kW, and Bugatti’s big hitter the Chiron Super Sport 300+ packs 1193kW.According to Kosmera the Nebula 1 can fling itself from 0-100km/h in 1.8 seconds, which sees it join the ultra quick podium alongside the YangWang U9 and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra.If anything the Nebula 1 could be a cut price alternative to Porsche's fully electric Taycan, which in its Turbo GT top grade produces 760kW with 0-100km/h coming in 2.2 seconds. There's no price yet and the Nebula 1’s numbers are all just numbers right now and, with this being a concept model, lacks an interior and any real world testing that we’ve seen so far.Still the company’s CEO claims the Nebula 1 will go into production this year, possibly in Germany.Teased along with the Nebula 1 were two other supercars from Kosmera, one with two fuel flaps suggesting it’s a plug-in hybrid.Dreame is not the first vacuum cleaner maker to wade into the shallows of the auto industry. In 2014 Dyson set out to produce an electric car but abandoned the plan in 2019 after the company's billionaire British inventor James Dyson admitted the business “ was no longer commercially viable”.