Volvo Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for the svelte new Volvo S90 large luxury sedan. It comes in as the company’s most advanced flagship ever. Four main model variants are confirmed for Australia, spanning from the T5 Momentum, D4 Momentum, D5 Inscription, to the range-topping T6 Inscription. The […]
Day: 28 June 2016
Video: Mark Higgins record-breaking Isle of Man lap, on board
Subaru has released some action-packed footage showing Mark Higgins smashing the Isle of Man four-wheeled lap record. The record was set earlier this month in a heavily modified Subaru WRX STI, which featured much more aggressive aero parts, hardcore suspension and brakes, and a crazy roll cage system to provide […]
Opel GT still on the cards, although priorities are tight
The show-stopping Opel GT rear-wheel drive coupe concept from this year’s Geneva Motor Show stands a chance for production, if a report out of Autocar is to be believed. The show car, which showcased design elements for future Opel, Vauxhall and subsequent Holden models, is a smaller-than-Toyota-86 sports car, with […]
2017 Ford Ranger update announced; SYNC 3, Euro 5 powertrain
Ford Australia is announcing the model year 2017 Ford Ranger update, bringing a number of technology revisions to the increasingly popular ute. All models except the XL Plus come standard with a rear-view camera, front parking sensors on the XLT, and SYNC 3 for XLT and Wildtrak grades. There’s also […]
Tesla Models breaks EV record at 2016 Pikes Peak
A Tesla Model S has taken on the 100th annual Pikes Peak hill climb event, setting a new record in the process. Blake Fuller, owner of Go Puck and Braille Battery, was behind the wheel of the Tesla and completed the 20km course in a time of 11 minutes and […]
Aston Martin fails to make profit for 5th year running
Luxury English manufacturer Aston Martin has reported losses that have nearly doubled in 2015, accounting for a fifth consecutive loss in the same number of years. Today, Aston Martin announced a pre-tax loss of US$172 million, following a 2014 announcement that the company had a pre-tax loss of $95 million. […]
Volkswagen could face US$15 billion settlement over dieselgate
Volkswagen may be facing a record-setting US$15 billion in compensation payments in the US alone, according to reports. Sources close to the matter have told Reuters that VW’s ongoing settlement with US regulators is valued at around the US$15 billion mark, which would be the largest automotive buyback in US […]
2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo previewed at Goodwood hill climb (video)
An example of the yet-to-be-revealed 2017 Porsche Panamera has made its Goodwood Festival of Speed debut, giving spectators an early preview of the upcoming performance sedan. The car at Goodwood was only a prototype but it displays the gist of the new model’s body design, including the sharper-cut panels and […]