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 […]
Month: June 2016
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 […]
Toyota C-HR interior revealed, showcases new design philosophy
The interior of the anticipated new Toyota C-HR compact SUV has been revealed for the first time, showcasing a fresh decor for the brand. For those in the market for a compact SUV, your options are about to become even more difficult. The new Toyota C-HR will be the Japanese […]
Fully electric BMW i8 in the pipeline – report
BMW’s i-division is said to be working on a prototype i8 which ditches the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine in favour of a larger battery pack to become a pure EV supercar. According to Autocar, the i8 will upgrade its current 20Ah battery pack to the same 26Ah version the BMW […]
Mitsubishi Ground Tourer hybrid SUV concept previewed
Mitsubishi is planning to unveil a new SUV concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, called the Ground Tourer concept. So far only this teaser image has been revealed, along with some vague details. The company says the concept builds on its suite of new-generation SUVs, following in the footsteps […]
Matt LeBlanc to leave Top Gear if Chris Evans stays
According to Britain’s favourite tabloid The Sun, Top Gear co-presenter Matt LeBlanc has threatened to walk away from the new series if unloved host Chris Evans does not go first. The Murdoch-owned gossip gazette says this came about because of Chris’s attitude and behaviour on set as well as his […]