As we know, there are a lot of manufacturers that have jumped on the SUV/crossover bandwagon. We’d name them, but it’d be easier to name those that haven’t. Ferrari is one, obviously, or so you might think. In the late 2000s, when the Maranello team was running through the motions […]
Year: 2015
Rowen develops VIP-style kit for Mazda CX-5 SUV
Thanks to the team at Rowen, a Japanese tuning house, this may well be one of the more surprising tune-ups we’ve seen to an SUV, taking the form of the Mazda CX-5. First of all, there are no under-bonnet performance upgrades to the CX-5 and power figures remain the same, […]
Bentley designer resigns, former Audi designer moves in
Bentley has confirmed that its design director, Luc Donckerwolke, has left the company after a brief three-year stint with the British manufacturer. Donckerwolke is due to be replaced by current head of interior design and design director at Volkswagen, Stefan Sielaff. Sielaff’s employment at Bentley will commence on the 1st […]
Man in China buys car with 660,000 in coins
A Chinese man has recently purchased a car using more than 680,000 yuan in coins and notes. The buyer, identified as Mr. Gan who works in a service station in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang, used more than 660,000 coins, and 20,000 notes valued at just one yuan (around […]
MSO creates custom black & red McLaren P1
As another week draws to a close, McLaren’s MSO division has lifted the veil on yet another stunning P1 model tailored for a customer. The customer opted for a bold two-tone black and red exterior finish, extending to a two-tone finish on the lightweight wheels, rear spoiler and side skirts. […]
New Peugeot 308 GTi spotted before Goodwood debut
Peugeot’s 308 GTi hot hatch has been scooped in the wild, ahead of its hotly-anticipated Goodwood Festival of Speed debut later this month. Thanks to Caradisiac forums user Tevas, we can see some of the sporty additions to the body Peugeot has made. The Gallic marque had already announced it […]
2015 Kia Sorento on sale in Australia from $40,990
The all-new 2015 Kia Sorento is now on sale in the Australian market, priced between $40,990 for the Si petrol and $55,990 for the top-spec Platinum diesel. Sharing its platform with the new Carnival, the 2015 Sorento promises significant improvements in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), increased interior dimensions, and […]
Porsche 911 ‘GT’ base variant in the works, prototype spotted
Porsche is reportedly working on a new 911 variant, dubbed the ‘GT’, sitting in as an entry-level version of the GT3. The news stems from an Autocar report in the UK that says the company is planning a 911 variant specifically for drivers. We understand it will be a stripped […]