Ford Australia has opened up a dedicated website for the new 2016 Falcon XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint special editions. It includes a full compilation of images, showing various details for the first time. There isn’t much more we need to know in terms of specifications and details, with Ford […]
Day: 17 February 2016
Toy-sla Model S for kids has electric motor, working headlights
Kids are sure to choke on their Musk sticks and lollies when they see there’s now a kids version of the Tesla Model S. From toy company Radio Flyer, the miniaturised Model S has a small 140Wh lithium-ion battery, or a 190Wh version for another $50. Your little monster will […]
Skoda VisionS concept revealed, previews future 7-seat SUV
The covers are off Skoda’s sharp three-row-seat VisionS concept, which appears to be a size larger than platform-mate Volkswagen Tiguan. At 4.7 metres long by 1.91m wide by 1.68m high, the Vision S presages a cavernous seven-seater in much the same way the Superb offers more room than the Passat. […]
Audi RS 3 sedan in the works, new 2.5T with 300kW – report
Audi is reportedly planning to introduce a sedan version of the muscular RS 3 performance hatch in the next year or so, building on the success of the A3 sedan. At the moment the RS 3 is only available in Sportback five-door hatch format. However, its less-insane brother, the S3, […]
Riversimple Rasa hydrogen car shows innovation (video)
The Riversimple Rasa was today revealed, after a teaser was shown earlier in the week. It’s a completely unique two-seater powered solely by a sophisticated hydrogen fuel cell system. The Welsh company’s 8.5kW hydrogen fuel-cell powered eco-car is set to hit production in 2018, thanks to a £2 million injection […]
Aston Martin DB11 to be unveiled at Geneva, new era for company
When Aston Martin comes to the Geneva Motor Show, only weeks away, the British manufacturer will unveil the first in a new generation of Aston Martins. Aston is set to unveil the DB11 at the show, which will signal a changing of the guard within its lineup, with an emphasis […]
BMW announces iPerformance sub-brand for future hybrid models
You’ve probably heard of BMW’s M Performance sub-brand? The company has just announced another one called iPerformance. It’s going to be used to label all future eco-focused variants and eco-focused powertrain philosophies. Kicking off the brand is the introduction of the 740e hybrid large luxury sedan, which will make its […]
Editorial: Ford Falcon – an emotional tribute
I was a strange child, more fascinated by mechanical items than sports or social activities. This extended to our family car, though to be fair, our family car was pretty sweet, even if nobody knew it back then. It was a vanilla yellow 1983 Ford Falcon GL sedan nicknamed ‘Falcy’. […]