Europe’s Industry Commissioner has called for Volkswagen to offer a compensation package for European customers, similar to the $10 billion US buyback reported yesterday. Elzbieta Bienkowska, European Industry Commissioner, said in a newspaper report that “Volkswagen should voluntarily pay European car owners compensation that is comparable with that which they […]
Month: June 2016
Noble M600 Speedster revealed at Goodwood Festival
In one of the more surprising unveilings at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Noble offered up a special edition Speedster version of the M600. The M600 Speedster first made an appearance at the Autosport International event last year as the Speedster prototype. While few aesthetic details were changed, Noble had […]
2017 Porsche Panamera revealed, on sale in Australia from $304,200
Porsche has taken the wraps of the new generation, 2017 Panamera, complete with a range of new engines, including the introduction of the world’s fastest production diesel V8. Porsche’s latest diesel variant, the 4S Diesel, has taken the honors as the world’s fastest production diesel thanks to its all-new 4.0-litre […]
2017 BMW ‘G30’ 5 Series prototype pushed hard at Nurburgring (video)
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype version of the next-gen, ‘G30’ BMW 5 Series at the Nurburgring. And by the looks of it, engineers are pushing the new sedan to the outer limits. The prototype was recently spotted at the notoriously unforgiving Nurburgring in Germany, where there are over […]
2017 Volvo S90 on sale in Australia from $79,900, arrives October
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 […]
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 […]