Volkswagen’s Chattanooga production facility, the world’s first LEED platinum-certified factory, has made the 500,000th Passat. It was a Candy White limited edition. The limited edition in overseas markets comes with a black interior, push-button start, a rear-view camera, heated front seats, a premium stereo system, and 17-inch alloy ‘Sonoma’ wheels. […]
Month: July 2015
Tesla Model S updated for Australia, P85D Ludicrous pack now available
The Tesla Model S updates introduced over the weekend have now been announced for Australia, with the top P85D packing the updated 568kW dual-motor powerplant. Buyers can now enjoy a lower entry price for the Model S ranging thanks to the new Model S 70. It comes with a single […]
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI review – track test (video)
A couple of weeks ago we tested the manual version of the new 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI. We loved it so much we just had to try out the DSG version. Manual transmissions might be a dieing breed but is it too early to sweep aside the fun and interaction […]
Video: Aston Martin DB9 replacement spotted, to be called DB11?
Aston Martin has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming ‘DB11′ grand sports car at the Nurburgring, stretching its legs – and tyres – in fairly vigorous fashion. It’s believed Aston Martin won’t be calling its next vehicle the DB10, even though it will become the replacement […]
Koenigsegg One:1 breaks another lap record; Spa-Francorchamps
Koenigsegg has broken another record with the One:1 hypercar, posting the fastest ever lap around Spa-Francorchamps circuit for a production car. It clocked a 2:32.14 time. Interestingly, Koenigsegg had to make modifications to the exhaust system in order for it to fall under the circuit’s 103dB limit. As such, the […]
Porsche releases images of 2016 911 ‘991.2’, previews mild facelift
Instead of spy photographers doing all the hard work spotting prototypes, Porsche has simply released its first collection of teaser images showing the new model undergoing testing. The new model, dubbed the 991.2, is set to feature only minor design changes over the existing lineup. A new front grille and […]
2016 Mercedes C-Class Coupe gets sportier, reduced rear space
The upcoming 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is set to step even further away from the sedan counterpart in terms of design, with reduced rear seat space expected to be one of the consequences. Mercedes will unveil the new coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and according to reports, […]
Abarth Fiat 124 confirmed, could get 177kW Alfa 4C engine
Fiat Chrysler’s chief operating officer in Europe has confirmed the upcoming Fiat 124 roadster will eventually come in hot Abarth form. Speaking with Auto Express about the 124, Alfredo Altavilla, COO of Fiat Chrysler for the European, African and Middle East region, simply said, “You like performance? There will be […]