BMW’s next ‘i’ model will reportedly be based on the 5 Series, called the i5. It will be the sub-brand’s third model following the release of the i3 and i8. The i3 is a small city car that can be had with a fully electric powertrain or with an optional […]
Year: 2015
Video: Porsche Cayman GT4 lapping Nurburgring in 7:42
German publication Sport Auto has put together another one of its Supertests at the Nurburgring, this time with the epic new Porsche Cayman GT4. For those who don’t know, the new GT4 is the most potent and track-worthy edition of the Cayman ever made. It sits just beneath the 911 […]
Google executive says autonomous cars are inevitable
Google executive Ray Kurzweil has delivered a speech at the SAE World Congress in the US, detailing his predictions for the future, including what is in store for the automobile. The director of engineering at Google, said to be one of Google’s key futurists, spoke about self-driving cars saying they […]
Honda Concept D revealed, previews future China-only model
Honda has rolled into the 2015 Auto Shanghai event with one of the more eye-catching concepts to be unveiled at the show this year, called the Concept D. The design draws influences from the HR-V, and then turns them up to 11. There are very, very angular themes for the […]
Donkervoort takes ‘carbon edition’ to extreme with D8 GTO
Donkervoort, a small Dutch manufacturer, has unveiled the D8 GTO Bare Naked Edition at the Shanghai auto show. This is what you call minimalist performance, right here. As the name suggests, the D8 GTO has been meticulously crafted using strong, ultra-light carbon fiber, and we’re not talking a few lashings […]
Video: 2016 Porsche Panamera spotted, wearing new body?
Porsche has been spotted trashing a prototype version of the 2016 Panamera around the Nurburgring in Germany, with most of the body styling left undisguised. The next Panamera is set to receive a major overhaul, despite this prototype wearing seemingly minor changes. Underneath is expected to be a new chassis […]
Updated 2015 Subaru Impreza on sale in Australia from $21,400
The model year 2015 Subaru Impreza update has touched down in Australia, bringing revised prices, added features, and tweaked styling. Starting with the styling, all models receive a new front grille, headlights, and reshaped fog light clusters. The interior has been revised as well, with an all-new infotainment system and […]
2015 Holden Barina X special edition on sale in Australia
Holden has introduced the Barina X special edition to spice up the local lineup. It brings added sporty features and equipment that boost overall value. Based on the CD hatch in manual and auto form, the Barina X comes with an electric sunroof and Holden’s comprehensive MyLink interface. It also […]