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 […]
Day: 28 April 2016
Volvo parent company Geely to launch new ‘L’ brand vehicle range
Geely, one of China’s pre-eminent automotive brands that acquired Volvo in 2010, is set to launch a new sub-brand dubbed ‘L’, with a line of vehicles based on Volvo models. Since the acquisition, the Swedish brand has benefited from an enormous cash injection, culminating in the development of the Scalable […]
Mahindra Formula E concepts revealed, designed by Pininfarina
Indian car, tractor and heavy vehicle conglomerate Mahindra has unveiled three Formula E concepts in a bid to influence the style of the cars featured in the electric Formula E racing series. Late last year, Mahindra acquired the financially beleaguered Pininfarina – an historic Italian design and coachbuilding company that […]
For Sale: Original 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III
Shannon’s upcoming Autumn Auction on May 2 will feature plenty of pristine Australian history and motorsport legends, including an original Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III. Maintained in original condition since being built in 1971, this Hoey was optioned with the short ratio 31-spline 3.5:1 final drive to maximise the 351 […]
Tesla vehicles not reliable enough, company looks to reduce warranty costs
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has taken to the stage to address its stakeholders about concerns related to warranty costs, ahead of the company’s first-quarter results which are due on May 4. Tesla has been forced to divest funds away from the company to addressing quality control issues that have plagued […]
New China-only Peugeot 308 sedan & 3008 revealed
Peugeot has unveiled the new 308 sedan and facelifted 3008 people mover for the Chinese market at the Beijing motor show, in conjunction with its manufacturing partner, Dongfeng. The 308 sedan will compete in China’s burgeoning C-segment sedan market, alongside Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Escort, and VW Santana. Being based on […]
Tesla hints at new battery capacity, 100D/P100D on the way?
Rumours of a 100kWh battery for Tesla vehicles has fired up, with a potential teaser shown on the company’s Facebook page hinting the 100 power figure. Tesla seems to have all-but-confirmed the arrival of a ‘100D’ and ‘P100D’ on its Facebook page, posting a photo of a Model S with […]
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition on sale in Australia from $110,700
A new special edition Porsche Cayenne has been announced for Australia, called the Platinum Edition. The edition gives the luxury SUV a big boost in value with added standard features. Customers are able to order the Platinum Edition in three engine levels, including the V6 petrol, the diesel, and the […]