Nissan is planning to drop the Pathfinder Hybrid from the US lineup from MY2016 onwards amid dwindling sales, as customers return to traditionally-powered trucks and large SUVs. The news stems from an Automotive News report that says the Pathfinder Hybrid will not return for a 2016 model year refresh. It’s […]
Year: 2015
Volkswagen Australia adds CarPlay, Android Auto for MY16 updates
Various updates have been announced for the entire Volkswagen range in Australia, as part of the 2016 model year roll out. Most models, from the Polo, Golf, Jetta and Tiguan, gain a rear-view camera as standard, as well as an updated user interface now incorporating App-Connect USB technology with Apple […]
Peugeot CEO tweets mysterious prototype, 308 R HYbrid confirmed?
Peugeot CEO Maxime Picat has taken to Twitter to sneak peek what appears to be a 308 R HYbrid hatch prototype, showing company chairman Carlos Tavares going for a spin. It’s not everyday that a large company CEO tweets spy shots of a mysterious model. Well, these aren’t exactly spy […]
Porsche Australia announces price cuts with LCT change
Savings can be enjoyed across the Porsche MY16 range in Australia thanks to changes made to the luxury car tax (LCT). For all models with an official average consumption above 7.0L/100km, new starting prices are cut by $400. This is thanks to the LCT threshold which has been lifted $1300, […]
2016 Nissan LEAF update getting increased range – report
Nissan is reportedly looking to arrest declining sales of its LEAF electric car by introducing a mid-cycle update with increased range. The current model’s 24kWh lithium-ion battery back is set to be replaced with a 30kWh unit. According to an Automotive News report, the new battery should result in a […]
2015 Nissan Patrol V8 on sale in Australia from $69,990
Nissan Australia has announced prices for the 2015 version of the mighty Patrol V8 4×4, with big savings across the board. The lineup has been cut down to just two variants, including the Ti and the Ti-L, with no more ST-L entry version. Standard features across the lineup include an […]
2015 Volvo V40 T5 vs Peugeot 308 GT: warm hatch comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Okay, so the 2015 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design and the Peugeot 308 GT aren’t exactly spec-for-spec rivals. But if you’re after a distinct European ‘warm’ hatch that offers more exclusivity to the common and perhaps less practical hardcore hot hatches, these two could be the perfect […]
HGP shows off 700hp VW Golf R with 3.6 V6TT conversion (video)
German tuning house HGP Turbo has had a fiddle around under the bonnet of the previous-gen Volkswagen Golf R, and the results are mind-blowing. The Mk6 Golf you’re about to see in the video below produces an astounding 521kW of power and 820Nm of torque. This is more than most […]