Prototypes for the next-generation Opel Insignia have been spotted in Germany, along side a mysterious prototype Astra wagon. The significance of the new Insignia simply cannot be overstated. Not only is it the technical flagship and largest European offering for Opel, but it will also serve as the basis for […]
Day: 1 July 2016
Rezvani Motors Beast Alpha previewed, more civilised hardtop
Californian sports car maker Rezvani Motors has teased a more civilised version of the Ariel Atom-based Beast supercar which will include a removable hardtop, climate control and increased interior comfort. The Beast has a carbon fibre body for a 750kg weight, with a six-speed manual gearbox. Thanks to the Atom-sourced supercharged […]
Renault Alaskan revealed, Renault’s first 1-tonne ute
Renault wants a slice of the bloodbath that is the workhorse utility sector – a market fragment which has seen unprecedented attention in the last few years, with every player getting a mid-cycle enhancement or complete overhaul, not to mention some new players. To that end, Renault has revealed the […]
Pagani Huayra Roadster shown to select customers at special event
Pagan has presented its new Huayra Roadster to select VIP customers in Italy, giving them a first look at the drop-top version of the company’s latest supercar. The Huayra is the successor to the Zonda, as we all know. And like the Zonda, it was initially announced as a coupe […]
FWD BMW 1 Series sedan / 2 Series Gran Coupe spotted (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving the upcoming front-wheel drive 1 Series sedan for the first time, which might also be called the 2 Series Gran Coupe. The title of the video suggests BMW will make it part of the 2 Series family, joining the likes of the 2 Series […]
Mitsubishi & Toyota announce Australia’s biggest recall, affects over 800,000 cars
Mitsubishi and Toyota have announced recalls for nearly a million units combined, citing various potential safety hazards. In Australia’s largest ever recall in a two-day period, 500,000 units were recalled due to a possible electrical fault with the lights, wipers and turn signals in more than eight Mitsubishi models, including […]
Tesla Model S Autopilot involved in crash, kills driver
US authorities are investigating a serious crash involving a Tesla Model S and its autonomous driving function, resulting in the death of the driver. Tesla has confirmed the Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the incident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal investigation surrounding […]
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS & Exceed now standard with seven seats in Australia
Mitsubishi Australia is announcing the seven-seat option for its new Pajero Sport (Challenger replacement), giving the heavy-duty SUV a competitive stance along side the rivals. The Pajero Sport is a heavy-duty ute-based SUV that goes up against the likes of the Toyota HiLux-based Fortuner, the D-Max-based MU-X, and the Colorado-based […]