Hyundai Australia is stepping out of the small SUV market segment and into the challenging medium class with the launch of the 2015 Tucson (known as 2016 Tucson in the US). In doing so, its most affordable SUV now stands $1000 north. The Tucson (pronounced too-son), replaces the ix35. By around […]
Year: 2015
Jeremy Clarkson and Top Gear team sign deal with Amazon
After a brief moment of silence, the former Top Gear trio, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, have announced they have signed a new deal with internet giant Amazon. The three, alongside former executive producer Andy Wilman, will launch an all-new unnamed program via Amazon prime, which is due […]
BMW working on quad-turbo diesel for ‘750d’, could replace M50d unit
You’ve heard of the tri-turbo diesel, currently available in BMW’s X5 M50d and X6 M50d. Now we hear there might be a quad-turbo diesel on the way from the Bavarian manufacturer, set to debut in the new 7 Series. Rumours are heating up on BMW specialist websites, specifically, BimmerToday. It’s […]
Lamborghini Huracan spyder to debut at 2016 Geneva show
Word is circulating suggesting Lamborghini will unveil the drop-top ‘spyder’ version of the Huracan supercar at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next March. The news stems from a Motor Trend report in the US that says Lamborghini is eager and ready to come up with an answer to Ferrari’s 488 […]
Ferrari 488 GTB on sale in Australia from $469,888
Following the announcement of the Ferrari 488 Spider, Ferrari Australasia has just announced the 488 GTB is now on sale in Australia. The 488 GTB is the successor to the 458, which has been on sale since 2010. It is the first of a new breed of turbocharged Ferraris that […]
Youxia X is China’s answer to the Tesla Model S – copycat?
A Chinese copy of the Tesla Model S has surfaced called the Youxia X, once again demonstrating the Chinese car industry’s utter disdain for intellectual property and originality. Admittedly the car does seem well executed, looking somewhat like an evolved Model S and quite elegant at that. The profile seems […]
Video: Volkswagen Polo WRC car vs gold-medalist downhill skier
Volkswagen has released a new promotional clip pitting its mad Polo R WRC car against downhill skiing gold medalist Aksel Lund Svindal. Filmed on a stunning strip of Norwegian tarmac stretching over 29km, Volkswagen’s Andreas Mikkelsen piloted the Polo R WRC beast through 27 hairpins in dramatic style. With just […]
Aston Martin Vulcan road car under consideration
Aston Martin wants to unleash its rip-snorting 600kW Vulcan track monster on public roads to share with unsuspecting road users, a report has revealed. The Vulcan was revealed at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Costing £1.8 million (about AU$3.8 million), the Vulcan is currently too insane to be allowed […]