A collaboration between computer system giant Microsoft and Scandinavian luxury and vehicle safety expert Volvo has today been announced, furthering the Swedish company’s ambition to have zero fatalities in its vehicles by 2020. Microsoft’s HoloLens , a fully untethered, holographic computer, could be adopted by Volvo in the future. It […]
Year: 2015
Tesla Model S recalled for potential seat belt fault, all 90,000 affected
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for all Model S examples sold around the world to inspect a potential seatbelt problem discovered by one European owner. Tesla’s Model S has been a runaway success since its launch, with its futuristic and very powerful fully electric drivetrain and adoption by famous […]
Porsche Boxster GTS stolen, police chase doesn’t end well (video)
Here’s a story that will inspire either sympathy or schadenfreude. A brand-new, UK-delivered Porsche Boxster GTS met its untimely end recently in the hands of 20-year-old car thief. Aiden John O’Brien-Daniels, the eager criminal, was also involved in a number of other offences, including burglary, robbery, stealing keys, aggravated taking […]
2016 Volvo S90 officially previewed, Detroit show debut confirmed
Following a number of scale model leaks showing the exterior of the all-new Volvo S90, the Swedish company has now confirmed it will unveil the large luxury sedan at the Detroit show next year. Volvo has released a couple of typical teaser images to go with the news, showing a […]
2016 Lexus RX now on sale in Australia from $73,000
The all-new, fourth generation Lexus RX is now on sale in Australia, bringing a fresh design inside and out, new engine options, more technology, and a more dynamic drive experience. In Australia, three main variants are being introduced, spanning from the new RX 200t turbo, the RX 350 V6, to […]
Zenos E10 R revealed, gets potent 2.3 EcoBoost engine
If you love your lightweight, track-ready sports cars then you’ll love what British company Zenos Cars is doing here. Introducing the new Zenos E10 R. Pitched as an evolution of the Zenos E10 from a couple of years ago, the E10 R is, as the name suggests, a hardcore racy […]
Volkswagen admits 3.0 TDI fitted with emissions cheating device
And so the story continues… Volkswagen Group in the USA has admitted to environmental watch-dog EPA that an additional 75,000 vehicles have been equipped with illegal software. Earlier in the month the EPA asserted that VW had equipped its 3.0-litre TDI V6 powertrains with a defeat device. Volkswagen Group has […]
2016 Alpina B5 bi-turbo revealed with 800Nm V8
Alpina, the legendary aftermarket tuner and manufacturer, has just announced the 2016 model year update for the BMW 5-Series-based B5 bi-turbo sedan and wagon. The 4.4-litre V8 bi-turbo engine has been reworked, now pushing out 441kW of power and 800Nm of torque. The result of this tinkering has turned an […]