BMW has revealed a new iPerformance model based on the X1 small SUV, called the X1 xDrive25Le. It made its debut at the Chengdu motor show in China. The SUV is the latest product under BMW’s new iPerformance sub-brand. The brand, announced earlier this year, has been set up as […]
Day: 6 September 2016
Mercedes-AMG hypercar dubbed ‘R50’, could offer 1300hp
One week ago, we brought you a report about Mercedes-AMG preparing a world-beating hypercar powered by a hybrid Formula 1 engine. The car is set to celebrate AMG’s 50th anniversary, and could be called the ‘R50’. New details have come to light from Automobile Mag, with “AMG insiders” allegedly confirming […]
Lindsay Lohan tries to sue GTA V creators, fails
Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan has lost a lawsuit posed against the developers of the popular console game Grand Theft Auto V. Lohan accused GTA’s developer Take-Two Interactive of basing the virtual character Lacey Jonas on her, and took her case to the New York Court where it was dismissed by […]
Polestar Volvo S60 WTCC racer getting ready for 2017 season
Polestar Cyan Racing has begun testing its entrant for the 2017 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), with a race variant of the Volvo S60. Better still, during testing and development, teams aren’t obliged to slap on stickers and liveries for the crowds; which means we can bear witness to […]
Ford Mustang a sales hit around the world, overwhelming RHD demand
The sixth-generation Ford Mustang is cementing itself in automotive history, currently on track to become the most popular sports car in the US for the second year running. Ford has also confirmed waiting lists of more than six months for right-hand drive markets like Australia and the UK, as it […]
Genesis to open first dedicated showroom, in South Korea
Although Hyundai Australia has gone on record saying the Genesis brand will still be sold through its existing Hyundai dealer network, the first stand-alone Genesis Studio showroom will open on September 9 near South Korea’s capital, Seoul. Genesis currently fields two models internationally; the G90 (formerly Hyundai Equus) and G80 […]
2017 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo on sale in Australia from $23,490
The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo is back, sitting at the top of the Fabia hatch and wagon range priced from $23,490 and $24,640, respectively (excluding on-roads). The previous-gen Fabia Monte Carlo was a succesful model here, accounting for 40 per cent of Fabia sales. Building on the already generous standard […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2017 – BMW leads premium SUVs
National VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations has been released for August 2016, with the humble Toyota Corolla claiming back its best-seller title, posting the highest figure of any model. Starting with the best-selling vehicle brands, Toyota continues to lead the way. Sales for the Japanese company are up 4.1 […]