Lexus has revealed more details about the Geneva-bound LC 500h, confirming the hybrid version of its range-topping LC coupe will come with a new V6 hybrid. A “Multi Stage Hybrid” system pairs a 220kW 3.5-litre V6 to an electric motor and battery pack, for a total system output of 264kW. […]
Day: 18 February 2016
Alfa Romeo Stelvio confirmed as name for first SUV
Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne has confirmed the new Alfa Romeo SUV, codenamed Tipo 949, will be called the Stelvio. It’s named after the epic mountain pass in northern Italy. Marchionne confirmed the name during a visit to Fiat’s Stabilimento Fiat di Cassino production facility, just south-east of Rome. This […]
2017 Volvo V90 officially revealed, gets 300kW T8 hybrid flagship
After a number of teasers and leaks, the wraps have finally been pulled from the 2017 Volvo V90 wagon. It is, as you would expect, a wagon version of the new S90 sedan. The V90 is the third model to be built on Volvo’s new SPA platform, following firstly the […]
Video: Lamborghini Sesto Elemento screams on the street
Although Lamborghini’s Sesto Elemento of 2010 – only 20 of which were produced – was never intended for road use, but that hasn’t stopped some maverick sheikhs taking it for a blood-curdling blast on Dubai’s roads. The Sesto Elemento (sixth element; carbon), was a statement of purity and bare necessity, […]
2017 Peugeot 2008 gets updated look, on sale in Australia Q4
A 2017 facelife for the Peugeot 2008 has been applied, bringing refreshed styling, new technologies, and some powertrain updates to the compact SUV. Essentially a jumped up wagon version of the 208 compact hatch, the 2008 is ambitiously described by Peugeot as an “extremely attractive SUV”. For the facelift the […]
RENNtech goes insane with Mercedes-AMG GT
Mercedes-AMG’s GT S doesn’t exactly want for power in factory trim, but as with all Mercedes and AMG cars, there’s always a huge number of tuners salivating at the chance to wind up the wick to deranged power levels. This time around, it’s RENNtech, with its stage 1 turbo upgrade […]
Exclusive: Holden Commodore last hurrah special confirmed
Ford Australia has the new XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint special editions to help customers say goodbye to the Falcon nameplate, and it looks like Holden is planning something to send off the Commodore before its expiry date approaches. Unlike the Ford Falcon, which goes out on production in October […]
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S revealed ahead Geneva debut
Bentley’s more performance-oriented Continental Flying Spur V8 S has debuted ahead of its first public showing at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The performance figures are impressive, too; an extra 17kW and 20Nm on the regular Flying Spur V8, for 388kW at 6000rpm and 680Nm at 1700rpm from its […]