Remember the talk about Jeep developing a new grand SUV sitting above the Grand Cherokee? The idea has now advanced to the point where Jeep will show a preview of the new ‘Grand Wagoneer’ to dealers in August, a report has revealed. Set to sit above the Grand Cherokee as […]
Year: 2015
Updated 2015 Toyota Corolla hatch now on sale in Australia
The new-look 2015 Toyota Corolla hatch has landed in Australia, with revised styling, improved fuel economy, and enhanced technology headlining the model update. Starting with the design, the new Corolla is an extension of the outgoing hatch layout, with more rounded edges and longer overhangs. In fact, the overall length […]
New Ferrari Dino on the way, ‘entry-level’ sports car
Ferrari is set to reintroduce the Dino name with a new sports car which could become the brand’s most affordable model, the company’s boss has confirmed. This will be the first time the Dino name will be used in around 40 years. Speaking with Autocar in the UK, new Ferrari […]
2015 Audi A1 Sportback on sale in Australia from $26,900
Audi Australia has launched the 2015 update for the Audi A1 Sportback, which now kicks off at just $26,900 for the new 1.0 TFSI variant. Two new engines join the range this time around, with a 1.0-litre TFSI turbo three-cylinder becoming the new entry-level model. The tiny unit develops 70kW […]
2016 BMW 7 Series accidentally revealed on website configurator
Images of the highly-anticipated 2016 BMW 7 Series have surfaced online, revealing the new-look design and some of the interior highlights. The images come from the official BMW website of Austria, where the new 7 Series online configurator was launched just days before the car’s official debut on June 10. […]
For Sale: Mint 1988 Porsche 959, to sell at Gooding auction
One of Porsche’s most iconic and rarest supercars is the 959, an example of which is going to auction in the US, expecting to net an eye-watering $1.8-1.9 million. The reason this particular example is so valuable is because of its black finish. Only 3 other 959s were finished in […]
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sets 7:06 Nurburgring lap?
Makers of the Corvette Z06 have teased fans on various forums that the Z06 recently set a Nurburgring lap time that is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. It must have been third-time lucky for Chevrolet, as the company’s first attempt was apparently foiled by wet conditions. On […]
Uni of Tokyo develops first wireless in-wheel electric motor
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have produced what they are claiming as the world’s first wireless in-wheel electric motor system. The technology is known as a ‘wheel hub motor’, which eliminates the need for a drive shaft as power is transferred from a power source like a battery, directly […]