Before Porsche launches the all-new second-generation Panamera we thought we’d review the existing first-gen model to see how it shapes up in the world of prominent, purpose-built grand touring sports sedans. This example is one of the boss’s cars here at PD. It’s a 2013 model with 30,000km on the […]
Month: April 2016
2016 Mazda6 Sport review (video)
Fewer people than ever before are buying cars like the Mazda6, with the sedan category in a quick decline to its arch-nemesis, the SUV, and its pesky little sidekick, the compact SUV. Earlier this year Mazda gave its staple sedan a minor refresh, installing more safety equipment while dropping the […]
Top 10 Best Sports Cars Under $40,000
For buyers wanting cheap thrills, this is a good time to be alive. Sure you can spend $300 jumping out of a plane, or off a bridge attached to a bungee rope for that adrenaline rush, but that only lasts a few minutes. The good news is you can have […]
2017 Porsche Panamera spotted, almost completely undisguised (video)
Porsche has been spotted out in the open test driving a number of all-new Panamera prototypes, revealing the new-look design for the first time. The all-new Panamera really will be all new. Underneath lies a fresh platform called the MSB. Sitting beneath Volkswagen’s group umbrella, the Porsche brand was assigned […]
Lamborghini to offer optional aero package for Huracan?
Not happy with the look of your new Lamborghini Huracan? Or maybe you’re not happy with the amount of downforce the body produces? Well, a solution is set to be on the way. According to reports, Lamborghini is about to introduce a special aero enhancement package for its ‘entry-level’ supercar […]
Volkswagen announces new 1.5 TSI ‘EA211 evo’ engine
Volkswagen has revealed its new 1.5-litre TSI engine, codenamed the EA211 evo, at the Vienna Motor Symposium in Austria. The engine brings a number of company and class firsts to the industry, including the introduction of a variable geometry turbocharger. This style of turbo helps to maintain boost pressure throughout […]
2017 Hyundai Elantra SR turbo revealed in South Korea
Following some leaked images last week, Hyundai has now officially unveiled the sporty Elantra SR, known as the Avante Sport in South Korea. This is the first sports-oriented Elantra to be launched, featuring a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine producing 150kW and 265Nm. The engine is lifted from the Veloster SR Turbo. […]
Ford announces new EcoBlue turbo-diesel engine family
Ford has launched its new generation of ‘EcoBlue’ diesel engines, with many benefits over the outgoing 2.2-litre Duratorq, despite a 200cc reduction in displacement. Touting 13 per cent improved fuel economy, the new 2.0-litre EcoBlue draws on the success of the EcoBoost petrol engines, with significantly less friction thanks to […]