We’ve heard many reports and rumours about a new BMW i model, but now the company’s CEO has confirmed there is such a vehicle on the way. Speaking with Die Zeit, German publication, BMW boss Harold Krueger said soon there will be another electric i-model on the market. He confirmed […]
Year: 2015
2016 BMW 7 Series on sale in Australia from $217,500
BMW Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for the all-new 7 Series luxury sedan, which arrives in November. Five model grades will be available in Australia, ranging from the 730d, 740i, 740iL, 750i, to the flagship 750iL. All feature a turbocharged engine, and all boast a number of impressive […]
Hyundai Santa Fe Series II facelift gets revised engines, more equipment
Hyundai Australia will launch the 2015-2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Series II very soon, bringing a range of updates to the exterior and interior, increased safety, and even more standard equipment. Three key variants grades will continue to be offered, plus the sporty SR model later down the track. These continue […]
Top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 Subaru WRX (video)
Subaru announced the 2016 WRX earlier this year, fine-tuning the specifications and updating safety for some variants. Is it still an iconic thoroughbred? You bet. Here are our top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 Subaru WRX, in no particular order. 1. Symmetrical all-wheel drive The WRX is all about […]
Toyota reclaims global sales lead, VW unlikely to bounce back
Toyota overtook Volkswagen as the leader in global vehicle sales last month, reclaiming the top position it often holds. Likely prompted by the diesel scandal, Volkswagen was unable to keep its sales lead through September. VW reported 7.43 million sales around the world for the month, while Toyota reported 7.49 […]
2016 Honda NSX specifications confirmed: 427kW, 7500rpm redline
Having recently confirmed a twin-turbo V6 hybrid system for the new 2016 Honda/Acura NSX, more specific numbers have now (finally) been confirmed. At a first-drive launch in the USA, Honda – Acura, locally – confirmed the new NSX’s 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 produces 373kW and 550Nm, capable of a 7500rpm redline, […]
Maserati Levante prototype spotted on the Nurburgring (video)
Maserati has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the highly anticipated Levante SUV out on the Nurburgring in Germany. Seeing an SUV being developed at the notoriously demanding circuit usually means the carmaker is quite serious about handling and performance. As such, the Maserati Levante is set to […]
2015 Mercedes C-Class fails moose test, slides off course (video)
The latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is currently the best-selling premium vehicle in the class in Australia, however, there is something you should know; it’s a potentially dangerous vehicle. Swedish publication Teknikens Varld has put the new C-Class to the test in one of its infamous “moose tests”, which involves suddenly swerving […]