Teaser images from Mercedes-AMG had us guessing last week about the pending arrival of a new model. But now it seems fairly convincing the company is planning to unveil the new C 63 AMG Coupe in the near future. Mercedes has just been spotted test driving a prototype version of […]
Day: 16 July 2015
MINI Superleggera roadster to hit production in 2019 – report
Fans of the knuckle-bitingly gorgeous MINI Superleggera concept, which was unveiled at the 2014 Concorso d’Eleganza Vill d’Este, may have a reason to celebrate as it is set to hit production. According to British publication Autocar, response to the concept was so overwhelmingly positive, that a production version may well […]
2016 Toyota Fortuner revealed, on sale in Australia in October
Toyota has pulled the sheets of its 2016 Fortuner seven-seat HiLux-based SUV that will reach Australian shores in October. The debut took place in both Thailand and Australia simultaneously. The Thai-made body-on-frame wagon will slot between Kluger and Prado, and square up against Mitsubishi’s Challenger, Holden’s Colorado7, the Isuzu MU-X […]
More details on ‘Gen2’ 2017 V8 Supercars regulations emerge
The shape into which Australia’s much-loved V8 Supercars series will evolve has become clearer, with more details outlined in a draft plan released by the organisation. Following December’s announcement that in 2017 the series would open up to four- and six-cylinder configurations – even dropping ‘V8’ from the name, soon […]
Special Holden Commodore to get carbon fibre parts from Quickstep
A high-performance edition of the VF Commodore series II, due next year, is expected to showcase carbon fibre engine bay parts from Australian supplier Quickstep. According to a report by GoAuto, the local carbon fibre parts specialist has won a contract to supply up to 1000 parts next year. Chief […]
Sergio Marchionne retracts bid on FCA and GM collaboration
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed he is no longer considering a possible merger with General Motors, four months after his initial proposal was rejected. In his first public comments regarding the merger, Marchionne confirmed that following the rejection from GM’s board in March, he is no longer pursuing […]
2016 Ford Focus LZ on sale from $23,390, arrives October
Ford has released full details, including pricing, equipment and specifications for the upcoming 2016 model year LZ Focus facelift, due in October. The mid-cycle upgrade sees a boost in standard features across the line, as well as a rationalisation of engine choices and models, which means the deletion of the […]
Video: Ford shows Mustang lapping Silverstone in 360 view
Ford’s European branch has released a 360-degree interactive video of its latest and greatest Mustang GT being thrashed around the Silverstone circuit in the UK. The Mustang, piloted by professional driver Paul Swift, was equipped with six GoPros, a drone, and cameras on the front bumper. The footage was edited […]