A leaked order guide for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 seems to illustrate that Chevrolet slightly downplayed the output of its flagship muscle car. At its initial unveiling Chevrolet confirmed the 2017 Camaro ZL1 would have an output of 477kW and 867Nm from its 6.2-litre supercharged LT4 powertrain. Now however, […]
Day: 2 August 2016
Tesla Model X Australian prices announced for all variants
Following the announcement of the Australian starting price for the Tesla Model X, the technology giant has now confirmed prices for the rest of the range. The Tesla Model X is the company’s attempt at the ever-popular crossover/SUV market. It has been on sale in some overseas markets for a […]
2016 MINI Ray on sale in Australia from $29,000
MINI Australia has announced the return of its entry-level Ray variant, set to replace the MINI One in the lineup from this month onward. The MINI Ray comes powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder powertrain, pushing out 75kW and 180Nm. Economy is rated at 4.9L/100km for the manual variant, while […]
BAC develops graphene panels for Mono sports car
A team of British engineers at BAC has become the first manufacturer to produce body parts using a lightweight material known as graphene. Liverpool’s Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has utilised graphene for the construction of the Mono’s rear wheel arches. According to BAC, this has eventuated in a weight reduction […]
Honda City & HR-V Limited Editions announced for Australia
Honda Australia is sprucing up its City and HR-V range with the introduction of the LE special editions. These packages boost overall value. For the City LE, Honda has packed in $4000 worth of added features over the VTi-L model. It includes a Modulo sports bodykit with front and rear […]
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI review (video)
There’s a wonderful juxtaposition with the Golf GTI. To those who are unfamiliar with the GTI moniker, it’s a Golf, nothing more to see here. Sitting inside the cockpit, the sporty yet subdued surroundings usher your passengers into a quiet and refined cabin; it’s a sophisticated, almost serious affair. Put […]
Bentley Bentayga diesel spotted, edges close to production
Bentley has been spotted test driving a diesel version of its new Bentayga SUV in mountainous Italy, confirming a fuel efficient TDI variant for the future. Having only recently launched the new Bentayga, it’s currently only available with a new W12 TSI petrol engine. It produces 447kW and 900Nm. As […]