Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming SLC convertible, which will become the new SLK following the company’s latest naming structure. Seen here on the Nurburgring in Germany, the prototype gives off a distinctive turbo six-cylinder soundtrack. On the overrun the engine even goes as […]
Year: 2015
Lamborghini Huracan RWD edition to debut at LA show – report
Remember the days when all Lamborghini cars were rear-wheel drive? The company is reportedly planning to go back to its roots and offer a rear-drive version of the Huracan. The Huracan is the company’s newest model, however, it was introduced about a year ago. So far only a Spyder version […]
Subaru & Toyota will team up again for next-gen BRZ / 86
Both Subaru and Toyota will team up again to develop and produce the next-generation BRZ and 86 sports cars, Subaru boss has confirmed. Speaking with Automotive News, Fuji Heavy Industries (maker of Subaru) president Yasukui Yoshinaga said, “We have already agreed with Toyota we will do a full model range”. […]
Toyota investing US$1 billion in development of artificial intelligence
Toyota is investing a whopping US$1 billion (AU$1.4 billion) over the next five years for research and development of artificial intelligence and robotics, at a new facility in Silicon Valley, California. A new company has been set up, called the Toyota Research Institute (TRI), with the headquarters situated near Stanford […]
New Fiat 124 Spider confirmed for LA show debut
We’ve seen some revealing spy shots of the anticipated Fiat 124 Spider, but now the Italian company has confirmed all will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. Fiat released a cartoon teaser image to go with the announcement, showing some of the body design which […]
Toyota shows TRD Corolla & TRD Camry potential at SEMA
A pair of TRD-enhanced concepts are on display at the 2015 SEMA show, based on perhaps two of the most common and conservative nameplates in the auto industry; the Corolla and Camry. Yep, here is Toyota’s take on what it could do for the humble Corolla and the family-friendly Camry. […]
Lexus unveils custom RC F & GS F concepts at SEMA show
If you like custom Lexus sports cars, then the Japanese carmaker’s display at this year’s SEMA show will get you excited. On display is a highly modified GS F sedan, the new GT3-spec RC F coupe, and a drift-ready RC F. The Lexus RC F GT3 is a new stripped […]
Lamborghini Huracan Spyder makes Australian debut
The stunning Lamborghini Huracan Spyder made its Australian debut at the iconic Bondi Beach today, and although the weather wasn’t ideal for a drop-top, the Italian supercar was certainly the star attraction at the famous beach. Lamborghini only unveiled the new drop-top version of the Huracan at the 2015 Frankfurt […]