BMW M division CEO Frank van Meel has read the last rites of the manual gearbox for future BMW M cars, citing lower demand and higher fuel consumption as the main cause of a potential extinction. While the near-term future of the manual gearbox is secure for M Division models, […]
Month: July 2015
Lotus Evora 400 roadster on the way, 4-Eleven confirmed
It’s been just over a week since Lotus revealed its stunning 3-Eleven stripped-out racer, yet the English sports-car firm is already talking about its successor; the 4-Eleven. The CEO Jean-Marc Gales spoke to Top Gear magazine at length about future models, and indicated an open-top version of the Evora 400 […]
Video: 2016 BMW 7 Series comes in 8 different smells
Everyone loves that ‘new car smell’. It seems BMW is just as fanatical about the smell of its cars and even hires a special professional scent maker. As was the case with the development of the all-new 7 Series flagship. For the new 7 Series, a professional scent maker named […]
BMW 320d ‘EfficientDynamics Sport’ variant in the works
BMW is apparently working on a sporty version of the 320d, blending a number of M Performance-inspired components with the super-efficiency of its ‘EfficientDynamics’ philosophy. The news stems from an Auto Express report in the UK that says a company insider has confirmed there is a 320d EfficientDynamics Sport model […]
ANCAP tests latest Jeep Grand Cherokee, Holden Astra, Skoda Fabia
Australia’s ANCAP safety division has crash tested a bunch of new cars and confirmed its highest sticker of approval for the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee, Holden Astra, and new Skoda Fabia. Although the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been on sale in the country for quite some time now, it has […]
Renault Talisman revealed, new premium mid-size sedan
Welcome to the Renault Talisman, the French company’s new mid-size sedan that effectively replaces the old Laguna and the current Latitude. Starting with the exterior and design, the Talisman certainly stands out in the otherwise conservative segment, showcasing sophisticated LED headlights, a new four-tier grille layout, muscular wheel arches, and […]
Honda CR-V VTi-S gets price drop in Australia, to boost sales
Honda Australia has announced price cuts for the 2015 CR-V VTi-S variant, in both front-wheel and four-wheel drive guise. Prices are cut by $1000. These mid-spec models are regarded as the most popular, and in terms of the market rivals, the most demanding as well. The VTi-S sits between the […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2015 – i30 breaks records
The national VFACTS vehicle sales figures for Australia for June 2015 have been released, and for the first time since 1998, a Hyundai stands at the top of the popularity board. Starting with the most popular car brands, Toyota is still the front-runner, posting impressive figures compared with the previous […]