Two all-new concepts will be unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show later this month, giving us a preview to the future Impreza and Forester design direction. Called the VIZIV Future Concept and Impreza five-door concept, the cars showcase a sharp new design direction for Subaru. Both concepts use a […]
Day: 7 October 2015
Tesla Model Y small SUV on the way, based on Model 3 sedan
It seems Tesla isn’t just planning a junior version of the Model S sedan, called the Model 3, but also a smaller version of the just-unveiled Model X SUV, called the Model Y. The details are still a bit sketchy and unofficial at this stage, however, Tesla boss Elon Musk […]
Video: Porsche’s new rear-axle steering system explained
It might seem like a technology from the 1990s but Porsche is quite proud of its much more modern interpretation of ‘rear-wheel steering’. Rear-axle steering comes standard on the 911 Turbo and 911 GT3 models, and is optional for some more mainstream variants of the 2016 range, such as the […]
2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 on sale in Australia from $233,900
The 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 range will land in Australia during the second quarter of next year, equipped with new turbocharged engines for all variants. Porsche Australia confirms the local lineup will consist of the Carrera 4 coupe and cabriolet, the 4S coupe and cabriolet, and the Targa 4 […]
Race-ready Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport confirmed, November debut
A racing version of the Porsche Cayman GT4 will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show next month, Porsche has confirmed. It will be called the Cayman GT4 Clubsport. Designed for circuits and motorsport events, the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport will be a “near-standard’ racing version of the already […]
Lexus reveals Highway Teammate autonomous driving tech (video)
The race is certainly on for production autonomous driving technology. Lexus has revealed its latest stage in the move towards driverless cars, with a system it calls Highway Teammate. It was only yesterday that we heard from Volvo regarding its new IntelliSafe Auto Pilot system. And like that setup, the […]
BMW M4 GTS production car revealed; 368kW/700Nm
BMW has revealed the production version of the M4 GTS, based on the concept of the same name. It’s a stripped out, lightweight, and more powerful edition of the M4 coupe. If you’re after a performance car suitable for the track, this is it. BMW has made various revisions to […]
Australian vehicle sales for September 2015 – Ford Ranger new workhorse boss
VFACTS has released the national vehicle sales figures for Australia for September 2015, and we see a couple of popular favourites being bumped from top spot. No longer is the Mazda3 or Toyota Corolla the overall best-selling vehicle, for the month, and, arguably inevitable, the Toyota HiLux is no longer […]