A heavily modified 1118kW Dodge Viper has set a record-breaking half-mile speed run in the US. The 3rd iteration of Dodge’s Viper (known as Gen-5 to fans) managed to set a blistering speed of 322km/h on a half-mile (800 meter) run at Heaven’s Landing Airstrip in Clayton, Georgia. The Dodge […]
Day: 27 May 2016
2016 Honda Accord update on sale in Australia from $32,990
Looking to buy a mid-size premium sedan without breaking the bank? Honda Australia has just announced the 2016 update for its Accord range. It showcases a refreshed design, an additional variant, and increased technology. Buyers can select between three variants of the new model, with the VTi back in the […]
Tomcar announces Australia’s first production EV, and it’s a rugged off-roader
It seems Australia is the latest country to offer something for the EV market, sort of, with a Melbourne-based company announcing production of an all-new car commencing in November this year. Automotive company Tomcar, in collaboration with EV technology developers Energetique, is introducing the world to Australia’s first EV, the […]
Next Volkswagen Polo to use MQB platform, debut SUV version – report
The next-generation Volkswagen Polo is set to arrive in 2017, riding on the recent VW Group MQB platform, a report has revealed. French publication L’Automobile Magazine is reporting the next Polo will debut in the latter half of next year, riding atop Volkswagen’s widely-used MQB platform. It will most likely […]
Apple patents smart phone key technology, ready for Apple car?
While Apple is yet to officially confirm it is developing a car, a recent patent approval is yet another sign it intends to produce an automobile. The Palo Alto tech giant filed for a patent in February last year, receiving approval only days ago on May 24, 2016. The patent […]
2017 Subaru BRZ revealed; more power, updated design
Subaru of America has revealed the 2017 model year update for the sporty BRZ, bringing improvements to handling and performance, and some design tweaks. First up, what are the enhancements in handling and performance? No, it doesn’t get a turbocharger. Instead, the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-four is tweaked to produce […]
Nissan planning Navara-based SUV to compete with Fortuner, Pajero Sport?
Nissan seems to be planning a new heavy-duty SUV based on the Navara ute, potentially offering seven seats. Prototypes have been spotted doing the rounds. Spy shots from other media (example: autoevolution) show an SUV wagon body design that is clearly based on the latest Navara NP300 double-cab ute body. […]