Nissan’s former separate-chassis now unibody-crossover, the Pathfinder, has come in for some tweakage for the 2017 model year. The US-built vehicle receives a new headlight design, taillight design as well as subtle trim and wheel revisions. A new grille, mirrors with integrated turn signals and all the things you expect […]
Day: 8 July 2016
Toyota GT86 getting Ferrari F136 V8 engine conversion
If you are one of the more extreme car nerds, like all of us are, then you’ve probably perused the internet at some point for the most outrageous engine swap you can find. There’s V10-engined BMW E30s, an M5-engine WRX, even a Ferrari with a Pontiac Fiero V6. The modern […]
Holden cuts 320 jobs as Cruze production comes to end
As a result of the discontinuation of the locally-made Holden Cruze, 320 jobs will be cut from the Elizabeth plant in South Australia in October. This means roughly 1000 assembly-line workers will remain to assemble Commodore, Ute and Caprice models until the end of 2017 – exact termination date yet […]
2017 Honda Civic Type R spotted at Nurburgring (video)
Honda has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the 2017 Civic Type R out on the Nurburgring. What’s so different about the 2017 model compared with the current super hatch? Well, for one, this is the model that’s set to eventually go on sale in Australia, following delays […]
Volkswagen & LG working on connected car platform
Electronics manufacturer LG and automotive giant Volkswagen have announced a partnership to collaborate on a new ‘connected-car platform’. The partnership was announced earlier in the week, with LG confirming in Seoul that the two will create infrastructure that will eventuate in cars having the ability to communicate with each other, […]
Skoda Kodiaq prototype revealed, some specs confirmed
Skoda is continuing the promotion of its upcoming entry into the SUV market, with more images and details of the upcoming Kodiaq. When the Kodiaq does make its official debut, it is set to be available with a choice of five powertrains from within Volkswagen Group, including two diesels and […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 now on sale in Australia from $42,490
Mazda’s all-new second-generation CX-9 seven-seat SUV has finally arrived in Australia, with prices starting at $42,490. Interest surrounding the new CX-9 has been huge leading up to its release, with 82,000 potential buyers registering their interest, and 23,000 signing up to be contacted as soon as the CX-9 hits showrooms. […]
Elio Motors unveils E1A, new budget three-wheeler
This is one of those inspirational stories about the plucky little entrepreneur who could. Introducing the Elio Motors E series. American Paul Elio has been working hard to launch his three-wheeled, three-cylinder car and has taken a major step forward with the unveiling of the E series prototype, which will […]