The Lotus factory in Hethel, UK, turns 50 this year, and to celebrate, the sportscar maker is launching the Evora Hethel special edition. Based on the Evora 400, the Hethel edition will come in just three exclusive colours; Essex Blue, Motorsport Black, and Racing Green. Customers can then pair this […]
Day: 12 May 2016
Nissan buying 34% of Mitsubishi Motors for 237 billion yen
It’s official, Nissan is purchasing a 34 per cent stake in Mitsubishi Motors following reports and rumours over the past 24 hours. Mitsubishi confirmed the news in a statement, saying the strategic alliance will extend an existing partnership between the two Japanese companies. Nissan bought the slice for 237 billion […]
Mansory plans first enhancement package for Bentley Bentayga
Of course Mansory is going to be the first aftermarket company to develop an enhancement kit for the new Bentley Bentayga SUV. It has just released a sneak peek of what it plans. Mansory is known for its flamboyant and often over-the-top packages for only the highest of high-end vehicles. […]
Nissan to take controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors – report
In a possible takeover move, Nissan is considering investing 200 billion Ye (US $1.84 billion) in Mitsubishi, giving it a controlling stake in the embattled Japanese manufacturer. This could be part of a plan to dig Mitsubishi out of trouble regarding the recent fuel consumption scandal. It’s understood the boards […]
2016 Kia Sportage Platinum diesel review (video)
Kia’s latest strike on the ever-popular and ever-growing mid-size SUV segment has the potential to be one to throw straight up onto your shortlist. This is the new 2016 Kia Sportage. The Sportage underwent a major update earlier this year, taking on a more sophisticated and more modern attire, while […]
2017 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch prototype spotted again (video)
More evidence of Hyundai’s N performance sub-brand becoming a reality has surfaced, with spy photographers spotting a gnarly prototype i30 N on the Nurburgring once again. Hyundai’s N performance sub-brand is set to be responsible for a lineup of performance-focused models. Think of it as like Hyundai’s BMW M, or […]
Toyota FJ Cruiser off the market in Australia in August
Toyota Australia will soon say its official goodbye to the retro FJ Cruiser. We’re sure there will be more than a few off-road enthusiasts that are going to miss the big beast, including us. The FJ Cruiser was launched in Australia in 2011. Since then it has only received very […]
First 2016 Mazda CX-9 SUVs arrive in Australia, huge interest already
The first shipment of the highly anticipated 2016 Mazda CX-9 SUVs have touched down in Australia, just ahead of the local market entry in July. The first vehicles aren’t customer orders though. Instead, they will be used as part of the official media launch and part of a dealer event […]