Photographic evidence from tragic scenes in Germany have arisen, showing seven damaged Porsche Cayman GT4s following an accident on the motorway. The incident happened on a stretch of autobahn just outside Dortmund in Germany. According to reports, the truck carrying the automotive exotica was rear-ended at speed, shunting several Cayman […]
Month: June 2016
Aston Martin DBZ patent application found, new Zagato model?
The rumour mill is in full-swing again, this time taking a close look at Aston Martin’s latest movements in applying for a new patent for a “DBZ” name. The British marque recently made an application to the European patenting regulator, applying for the moniker, DBZ. This may well signal the […]
2016 Toyota Aurion update on sale in Australia from $36,490
Toyota Australia has announced what will probably be the last model update for Aurion before local production ends, bringing a range of value-adding measures. Mid-spec Sportivo variants get the added convenience of sat-nav with real-time traffic updates, along with a 10-speaker JBL premium sound system with digital radio as standard. […]
Elon Musk says Apple Car is a “missed opportunity”
Elon Musk has sounded out again about Apple’s mystical upcoming car project, which has not yet been confirmed. Musk has previously called it ‘the worst kept secret in the industry’. At the re/code Code Conference, Elon Musk was asked about how he felt about competition from the Cupertino heavyweight. He […]
Australian vehicle sales for May 2016 – Hyundai i30 on a roll
The Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has released the national VFACTS new vehicle registration figures for May 2016, showing the Hyundai i30 has once again come through as the most popular vehicle. In the top 10 best-selling vehicle brands list, we see some brands have shuffled back into their […]
2017 Genesis G80 Sport revealed, gets new 3.3 turbo V6
Hyundai has unveiled the 2017 Genesis G80 at the Busan Motor Show. This is the re-branded version of its BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6 competitor. In addition to being absorbed by the luxury marque and jettisoning the Hyundai badge, the G80 also receives a hot new Sport […]
Fiat Australia launches dedicated website for new Abarth 124
Fiat Chrysler Australia has launched a new website promoting the Abarth 124 Spider, ahead of its official release later this year. Abarth.com.au/124Spider is now live, allowing potential buyers to register their interest, check out all the specifications, safety and personalisation options. More interestingly though, the site has the world’s first […]
2017 Audi A5 & S5 unveiled; new platform, lighter weight
Audi has taken the veil of second-generation A5 and S5 coupe lineup, complete with a new lightweight chassis, new set of engines and even more tech. The latest A5 coupe will be offered worldwide with a choice of five powertrains. There’s two TFSI and three TDI engines, with outputs between […]