A truck driver in China has a lot of explaining to do after being involved in an accident which caused the entire trailer, packed with Porsche Macans and BMWs, to tip over resulting in over $1 million in damages. The official cause of the crash, which occurred in Xiamen, is yet […]
Day: 24 July 2014
Audi ends ‘multitronic’ CVT transmission – report
Audi will soon drop its version of the often criticised continuously variable transmission (CVT), Australian media reports. The CVT is currently available in entry-level versions of the A4, A6, A5, and A7. Ralph Riegger, Audi senior driving behaviour engineer, said in a recent Motoring report production of its ‘multitronic’ CVT […]
Roseberg & Hamilton promote the Mercedes S 500 Hybrid
A Mercedes-Benz commercial is gathering momentum on YouTube, promoting the new S 500 Plug-In Hybrid. The advertisement tries to highlight the connection between Mercedes F1 technology and the technology used to develop the S 500. Team F1 drivers Nico Roseberg and Lewis Hamilton make an appearance in a mildly humorous […]
Buick Regal (Insignia) on par with C-Class; Consumer Reports
The latest Buick Regal, which was sold in Australia as the Opel Insignia and will soon be launched and rebadged as the Holden Insignia, has been given high praise by tough US publication Consumer Reports. The magazine recently pitched the Regal against the updated Volvo S60, which also garnered solid […]
Ford Fiesta becomes UK’s best-selling car of all time
Yep, the pokey little Ford Fiesta has become UK’s most popular car of all time. Considering there has been plenty of strong competition over the years, this is quite an achievement by Ford. Ford has managed to sell a whopping 4,115,000 examples of the Fiesta since it was launched in […]
2015 Porsche Cayenne on sale in November, E-Hybrid2 confirmed
The new 2015 Porsche Cayenne will land in Australia in November, bringing improved efficiency, more equipment, and an updated design inside and out.
2015 Toyota 86 now on sale, gets suspension updates
Toyota Australia has announced updates for the local 2014 Toyota 86 range. Most of the changes are to do with suspension, and ride and handling, and some minor revisions to the interior and exterior. The Toyota 86 is regarded as one of the purest driver’s cars available on the market […]