Subaru’s performance arm, Subaru Technica International (STI), has unveiled a special edition BRZ variant in Japan called the BRZ tS STI. To answer your first question; Sadly, no, there’s been no tinkering under the bonnet, so output remains at 147kW/205Nm from its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. And to add […]
Day: 2 July 2015
BMW i8 crashed & rolled by journalist in Mexico
We’d hazard a guess that there’s not a single automotive publication that hasn’t returned a press car with some sort of scratch, bump or defect. One media outlet can sleep easy knowing they’ve set a new worldwide benchmark; rolling a BMW i8. BMW was kind enough to let a journalist […]
Renault Talisman previewed, new mid-size sedan
Renault has released its latest image as part of its teaser campaign for the upcoming Talisman mid-size sedan, showing off its clever new interface controller. Set to replace both the Laguna and the Renault-Samsung-built Latitude, the new model will compete against the Volkswagen Passat, Ford Mondeo and Mazda6. A teaser […]
Rolls-Royce Wraith beats Porsche 918 Spyder at Goodwood
What’s faster, a Porsche 918 or a Rolls-Royce Wraith? Nope. It turns out the Rolls-Royce has a cheeky grin on its face following some interesting results at the iconic hill climb course at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. A Rolls-Royce Wraith completed the 1.86km course in 57.21 seconds, faster than […]
Worker at VW factory crushed to death by robotic arm
A 22-year old Volkswagen employee has been tragically crushed to death by a robotic arm he was working alongside in a Volkswagen factory in Germany. VW spokesman Heiko Hillwig confirmed the death of the employee earlier this week in a construction plant in Baunatal, north of Frankfurt. It is said […]
2015 Holden Astra GTC Sport review (video)
The 2015 Holden Astra is an important car for a number of reasons. With a base offering below the $30k mark, it is within reach of a big chunk of the buying public. It also signifies Holden’s plans for life after death here in Australia. Holden has confirmed that within […]
Jaguar F-Pace prototype being used as support car in Tour de France
The Jaguar F-Pace has once again reared its face, this time with the announcement the SUV will be the support vehicle for Team Sky in this year’s Tour De France cycling event. The prototype version of the F-Pace, Jaguar’s first-ever SUV model, will carry the team’s director, doctor, mechanic, as […]
Slow sales causes Nissan US to cut Pathfinder Hybrid, remains in Australia
Nissan is planning to drop the Pathfinder Hybrid from the US lineup from MY2016 onwards amid dwindling sales, as customers return to traditionally-powered trucks and large SUVs. The news stems from an Automotive News report that says the Pathfinder Hybrid will not return for a 2016 model year refresh. It’s […]