Ever since the inception of the Toyota 86, we’ve seen so many insane variations on the 21st century drift warrior. From 2JZ inline-six transplants, to even a Ferrari F136 V8 conversion as reported last week, it seems people are vying for the title of who can execute the most mind-blowing […]
Day: 11 July 2016
Skoda Superb vRS could be on the cards – report
Skoda’s performance models usually don’t sit at the very top of the Volkswagen Group tree, generally topping out at vRS models, which are about GTI equivalent. That might be about to change with potent versions of the upcoming Kodiaq SUV and Superb undergoing the vRS (RS in Australia) treatment, putting […]
Mazda & Isuzu partner up for next-gen ute
Mazda and Isuzu have entered an agreement to collaborate on the next-generation versions of their respective pick-up utes; the BT-50 and D-Max, respectively. This quashes previous rumours that Mazda would work with Toyota and marry up with the HiLux for its next model. What it does seem to confirm, though, […]
Video: 2018 BMW M5 ‘F90’ spied on Nurburgring, with AWD?
The next-generation BMW M5 ‘F90’ has been spotted in prototype form out on the Nurburgring in Germany, featuring what many are saying will be an xDrive all-wheel drive system. This could be the first BMW M5, and even the first M sedan to feature an all-wheel drive system. And this […]
Next Bentley Mulsanne could use fully electric powertrain
Bentley executives have hinted the Mulsanne could receive an all-electric powertrain to ensure its survival in the 21st century. Currently fitted with no less than a 6.75L twin-turbocharged V8, the luxurious limousine could be packing batteries sometime soon to meet increasingly tough emissions regulations on manufacturers. Speaking with Autocar, Bentley […]
Volkswagen emission fix doesn’t work, says consumer report
An Italian consumer watchdog has released test data showing an Audi Q5 returning even worse figures after Volkswagen’s fix was installed. The Q5 in question was fitted with VW’s EA189 2.0-litre TDI engine, which had a staring-role in the controversial fallout post-dieselgate, due to its release of 40 times the […]
New Honda NSX arrives in Australia for promo tour
Breathe a collective sigh of relief, Australia, the new Honda NSX has officially landed. Well, kind of… A special pre-production Honda NSX is currently on show at Yarra Honda in Melbourne, where it will make its way around Australia on a promotional tour aimed at hyping interest in the hybrid […]