The first Audi Q2 has touched down in Australia, kicking off its east coast tour at Hamilton Island some six months before officially going on sale. Audi is using the prestigious Hamilton Island to give Australians (and plenty of tourists, no doubt) their first look at the company’s new entry-level […]
Day: 25 August 2016
Peugeot considering GTi versions of 2008 & 3008 – report
Peugeot is reportedly evaluating GTi versions of the 2008 and 3008, looking to inject some of the performance and image of the 208 and 308 GTi models to spice up the crossovers. The company is already planning pseudo-sporty GT versions of the two SUVs, featuring larger wheels and leather upholstery, […]
‘740hp’ the magic number for new Ford Mustang GT500?
More details about Ford’s mental Shelby GT500 Mustang have come to light, following increased prototype sightings and a report from Horsepower Kings. Although numbers of 800hp (596kW) were previously speculated, apparently 740hp is now the magic number (551kW). This will give it enough to out arm-wrestle the Challenger Hellcat’s 707hp […]
Mazda RX-9 apparently on track for 2019 – report
The on-again off-again rotary Mazda sports car has finally been given the go ahead, according to Japanese publication Holiday Auto. Even before the RX-VISION (pictured) was revealed at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, speculation was rife about a successor to the RX-7 and RX-8 rotary coupes. Apparently it will feature […]
Volkswagen to debut its first proper EV at Paris show
Volkswagen chairman Herbert Diess has confirmed VW will unveil its first purely electric model for mass-production at the upcoming Paris motor show. In an interview with German publication WirtschaftWoche, Diess said the EV will be launched on the market either late in 2018, or early in 2019. Its dimensions will […]
Volvo Iron Knight truck breaks speed records, 0-100km/h in 4.6
Volvo has once again shown the world its trucks have no match, setting two world records including posting a top speed of 276km/h. Its ‘Iron Knight’ truck, a nearly 1800kW/6000Nm custom-made machine, has a new speed record for both the 500m and 1km sprint, beating the previous record set by… […]
Lamborghini to double annual sales with new SUV
Lamborghini says it expects to double its current sales rate by 2019 thanks to the introduction of its upcoming Urus SUV. Speaking with Reuters, Lamborghini’s CEO Stefano Domenicali said he expects the company will cap production of the SUV at 3500 units annually. Last year, Lamborghini shipped 3248 vehicles from […]
Fiat planning sporty Abarth 124 coupe – report
Fiat is reportedly planning a hard-top coupe version of the new 124 Spider, likely to come in as a performance-oriented Abarth model. According to an Autocar report, the coupe won’t feature a removable hard-top roof like the MX-5 RF, although sharing the same underpinnings. Instead, it’s set to be designed […]