Kia might introduce the Stinger to the Indian market when the brand launches there in 2019 with a new factory. The Korean carmaker plans to join sister brand Hyundai by opening a new US$1.1 billion (AU$1.47bn) factory. The new plant will open in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, with building to start […]
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2018 Audi S8 spotted testing, nice V8 sound (video)
The next-generation Audi A8 has not been released yet, but Audi is already testing the performance oriented S8 version at the Nurburgring. Audi’s all-new A8 will benefit from a lighter chassis, more efficient engines and new interior technology previewed by Audi’s interior concept at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show. Exterior […]
2018 Volvo XC60 production commences in Sweden
Production of the new, 2018 Volvo XC60 has commenced, with the first customer order rolling off the line at the company’s Torslanda facility in Sweden this week. The new XC60 is an all-new model, despite looking pretty similar in some areas as the outgoing version. It rides atop Volvo’s latest […]
New Ford Fusions used to cart 500kg of drugs from Mexico to U.S.
A drug smuggling operation using new cars exported from Mexico to the United States is believed to have taken place, with an investigation by Alpha News reporting the finding. It is believed that Mexican drug cartels are responsible for transporting at least 1100lbs (498kg) of cannabis in the boots of […]
HSV developing 375kW V6 for 2018 Commodore ‘VXR’ – report
Australians might be about to lose one of its favourite sports sedans, but it seems the next-gen 2018 Commodore ‘VXR’ variant, potentially branded as a HSV, could receive a new twin-turbo V6. According to an Auto Express report in the UK the next Opel Insignia Grand Sport VXR, which is […]
2017 Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo gets boost to 660Nm
Not happy with the power of your new Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo? A new model is being announced called the B4 S Bi-Turbo, as previewed at the Geneva motor show earlier this year. The S edition is based on the BMW 4 Series. More specifically, the 440i and its 3.0-litre turbocharged […]
Woman in Russia crashes into 11 parked cars (video)
In Russia, a possibly-intoxicated woman has driven her Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe into 11 cars, after getting inside and driving, allegedly following a round partying at a club. The incident happened in Vladivostok and was filmed by a bystander with a camera phone. It looks like a scene from Grand Theft […]
Mazda CX-8 confirmed as three-row seat SUV, Japan only
Mazda’s family of SUVs, which includes CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, is about to gain a new family member in the form of the seven-seat CX-8. Mooted for now as a Japan-only model, it is understood the CX-8 is a coupe-SUV version of the CX-9, as they both share a wheelbase […]