Got the Monday blues? Here’s a video that is certain to rub it in. It shows a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ‘Gullwing’ being crushed and tortured to death for an unknown reason. There doesn’t appear to be too much info about the video, or the car in question. Even the video […]
Month: August 2015
New Volvo XC90 lands in Australia; D5, T6, T8 available
The all-new Volvo XC90 has officially landed in Australia. It’s available in three different powertrain levels, and boasts some of the most impressive safety technologies currently available. Local buyers have the choice of three engines, spanning from the D5 diesel, the T6 petrol, to the range-topping T8 Twin Engine hybrid. […]
Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce Roadster debuts August 14
Lamborghini has confirmed it will unveil the previously rumoured Aventador Superveloce Roadster during a special press event this week. The Superveloce Roadster will be a strict limited-production model based on the coupe version. Lamborghini is planning to make just 500 examples, which is 100 fewer than the SV coupe. In […]
2015 Jaguar F-Type V6 review (video)
It’s been on sale for around one year now. It hasn’t quite caught up to the Porsche 911 – its key rival – in terms of sales. So how does the lightly updated 2015 Jaguar F-Type V6 shape up in more modern times? Is it still the sexiest drop-top on […]
All-new Mazda MX-5 on sale in Australia from $31,990
The all-new Mazda MX-5 has landed in Australia, bringing a fresh design, new powertrain combinations, and improved economy to the world’s most popular two-seat roadster. Local buyers are offered two level grades, including the Roadster and Roadster GT. It’s hard to believe the MX-5 was originally launched in Australia over […]
Mazda KOERU SUV concept heading to Frankfurt show
Mazda has released sketches of its upcoming ‘KOERU’ SUV concept that will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 17. It appears to be a ‘Coupe SUV’ or Sports Activity Vehicle in the mould of BMW’s X6 and X4, demonstrating how trends pioneered by German luxury brands often filter […]
Tesla shows off automated snake-like recharge arm (video)
Here’s a video of Tesla’s prototype autonomous charging system, following Elon Musk’s January 1st Tweet: “Btw, we are actually working on a charger that automatically moves out from the wall & connects like a solid metal snake. For realz.” While other companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and General Motors are […]
Next BMW 4 Series convertible; carbon architecture, fabric roof – rumour
BMW’s 4 Series convertible has barely been on the market for two years, yet already word is circulating about its replacement. Expected to bear the G23 codename, the next 4 Series is due around 2021 and could benefit from BMW’s carbon fibre intensive ‘35up’ architecture. Of most importance is the […]