Previewing a possible production version down the track, Audi is planning to unveil a new concept called the Audi A3 e-tron at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The eco-focused hatch boasts an incredible fuel economy rating of just 1.5L/100km. Although this exact model, based on the upcoming A3, isn’t […]
Day: 21 February 2013
2013 Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk7 revealed, gets 135kW
Volkswagen has pulled the wraps of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk7; the diesel iteration of the hot GTI. The new model is more powerful, quicker, lighter in weight, and more fuel efficient than the outgoing Mk6 version. Sporting the same sort of performance theme as the current Golf GTD, […]
BMW M cars to keep rear-wheel drive layouts
Even though rivals of BMW’s M sedans and coupes offer all-wheel drive powertrains, M Division isn’t about to let go of the traditional and much more driver-involved rear-drive layout any time soon. In a recent Autocar report in the UK, BMW M Division boss Friedrich Nitschke said BMW M cars […]
2013 Range Rover supercharged V6 will join Australian lineup
Land Rover Australia has announced it will introduce the 2013 Range Rover LR-V6 supercharged petrol to the lineup during the final quarter of this year. The new engine will replace the 5.0-litre V8, offering similar performance with improved fuel economy. Comprising of a 3.0-litre supercharged V6, the quad-cam LR-V6 produces […]
Video: BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car spied testing
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. The futuristic coupe will offer superior fuel economy while also boasting excellent performance thanks to a lightweight structure. The BMW i8 project has been a long development. The company first revealed a concept […]