Chevrolet has been spotted testing a few prototype versions of the 2018 Corvette ZR1 out on the streets in the US, sporting a few different albeit all racy rear wing setups. The prototypes were spotted in Michigan by an IndianAutosBlog reader, giving us all our first look at the new […]
Day: 17 October 2016
2017 Ford Escape confirmed for Australia, replaces Kuga
The new Ford Escape will join the Australian lineup in 2017, coming in as the replacement for the current Kuga as part of Ford’s global naming structure. Ford Australia confirms the new model will be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine producing 134kW and 240Nm (110kW when equipped with […]
Lexus RX 200t now available in F Sport & Sports Luxury form
Lexus Australia is expanding the RX lineup, introducing F Sport and Sports Luxury derivatives of the 200t model. The 200t has, up until now, only been available in the base Luxury trim level. Bringing in the F Sport and Sports Luxury pack to the RX 200t gives buyers more variety […]
German transport ministry calls for Tesla to withdraw ‘autopilot’ advertising
Germany’s federal transport ministry has asked Tesla to halt marketing its autonomous driving technology as ‘Autopilot’, saying the name is misleading to the public. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has issued a statement saying the ‘Autopilot’ name insinuates the driver’s attention is not necessary. Alexander Dobrindt, a spokesperson for […]
For Sale: Lamborghini Sesto Elemento with 10km on clock, 1 of 20 ever made
An example of Lamborghini’s incredible Sesto Elemento has propped up for sale on the internet, on one of the world’s most decadent, plutocratic marketplaces: James Edition. From sellers Opulent Motors, the full carbon fibre lightweight supercar can be yours for €2,650,000 (about AU$3,816,678). Located in the United Kingdom, the car […]
MINI ready to launch its first plug-in hybrid, based on Countryman
Executives at MINI have previewed advances in the realm of plug-in hybrid technology, with the first hybrid model from MINI getting ready to enter the lineup in the near future. MINI says the “series development process for this car has almost been completed”. The new variant will feature a combustion […]
SUV design could be phased out when Level 5 automation arrives?
If you’ve ever wondered when the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) phenomenon is going to end, Volkswagen’s head designer has some light to shed on the matter. In an interview with Auto Express, Klaus Bischoff, Volkswagen design boss, said once autonomous vehicles reach level 5 capability – whereby there is no […]
Engine downsizing trend to flip, larger engines more efficient in real world – report
Reuters is reporting that the trend of downsizing and turbocharging engines is about to come to an end, to meet new, more realistic fuel consumption and emissions testing in the wake of Volkswagen’s dieselgate scandal. According to the publication, Volkswagen, Renault and General Motors are among three manufacturers who plan […]