The new, fifth-generation MY2015 Subaru Outback has been launched in Australia, with heavily revised pricing making the active tourer more accessible than the outgoing version. All models are also more efficient and better equipped. Two variant levels are available – standard and Premium – and three different engine options. All […]
Day: 16 December 2014
UNSW’s Sunswift gets closer to becoming first road-legal solar car
Sure enough, the University of New South Wales Solar Racing Team has its New Year’s resolutions ready. If fulfilled, 2015 will mark the arrival of its revolutionary solar electric car in regular Australian traffic. On December 1, the student-staffed Sydney organisation launched an online crowdfunding campaign to sponsor the rebuilding […]
SEAT restores 1986 Ibiza for King Felipe VI of Spain, his first car
King Felipe VI of Spain was visiting SEAT’s main headquarters in Martorell (Barcelona province) recently when the automaker surprised the monarch with a gift that brought back memories. The Monarch was on an official visit to the factory in Martorell when workers showed him the gold-coloured Ibiza, with the original […]
Villain in James Bond ‘Spectre’ movie to drive Jaguar C-X75 – report
The cancelled Jaguar C-X75 hypercar is set to make a comeback in the next chapter in the James Bond franchise, Spectre. The stunning concept will reportedly be driven by the villain in the upcoming movie. Although at this stage unconfirmed, an Autocar report says people working on the project have […]
Video: Nissan 370Zs set world record for longest twin-vehicle drift
The Guinness World Record for the longest twin-car drift has been broken by two Nissan 370Z sports cars. During the Nissan 370Z drift experience in Dubai, two drivers successfully piloted their cars sideways for 28.52km, or 17.72 miles. In case you were wondering, the record for the longest solo drift […]
BMW to preview Remote Valet Parking technology at CES event
BMW says it is one step closer to the possibility of collision-free driving and technology that will allow you to arrive at your destination, while your car nips around the back to park itself. The company will unveil such technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January next year […]