McLaren’s Special Operations division is up to its usual tricks again, this time focusing its attention on the new 570GT. Known as simply the 570GT by MSO Concept, the stunning creation will make its proper debut at the Concours d’Elegance event at Pebble Beach this weekend. The idea behind the […]
Day: 17 August 2016
Volkswagen Amarok-based SUV wagon in the pipeline
Following in the footsteps of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner, and Ford Everest, Volkswagen is set to jump on board the ute-based SUV bandwagon. It’s understood Volkswagen is planning a wagon version of the Amarok ute, based on the new Amarok (pictured) which will arrive in Australia in November. […]
Video: Rimac One vs Tesla Model S vs LaFerrari
News regarding the super-exclusive Rimac Concept One has been hard to find recently, but we’ve stumbled upon a pretty special clip from Archie Hamilton Racing illustrating just how quickly it can move off the line in a quarter-mile drag race. “Even primitive (DC) electric motors can outperform any combustion engine […]
Volvo 144 celebrates 50th anniversary, was company’s first million seller
Swedish manufacturer Volvo is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first-ever vehicle to achieve one million sales; the 140 series. The Volvo 144 was first unveiled on August 17, 1966, to a packed crowd in Gothenburg. Unveilings were held simultaneously in Helsinki, Oslo and Copenhagen. Just two days after the […]
Tesla Model S catches fire during test drive in France
A Tesla Model S has spontaneously caught fire during a promotional event just outside the Basque city of Biarritz, in France. Tesla has planned its “Electric Road Trip” event for quite some time now. It is a promotional tour to celebrate its fleet of electric vehicles racking up more than […]
MY2017 Range Rover Sport update announced, debuts 2.0TT 4cyl option
Land Rover has unveiled the 2017 Range Rover Sport. It’s labelled as the most advanced and efficient version to ever hit the roads. In the spirit of out with the old, the Range Rover has ditched its 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel powertrain in favour of an all-new Ingenium powertrain; the first […]
Kia planning small SUV, to sit below Sportage
Kia is said to be planning a new small SUV/crossover to slot below the Sportage, coming in as the company’s smallest adventure model. With all SUV segments booming at the moment, it comes as no surprise most carmakers, especially the bigger ones, are looking to expand their product range in […]
Holden confirms next-gen Commodore for 2018 V8 Supercars
The all-new Commodore in 2018 will have a Supercars counterpart (currently called V8 Supercars) for fans to cheer on at the racetrack, as a three-year deal has been signed with Triple Eight Race Engineering. The successor to the VF Commodore-based race car will be unveiled for the 2018 season, when […]