The latest catalogue of tasty M Performance parts and accessories from BMW will be showcased at the upcoming SEMA show, including racy options for the M3 and M4, as well as the 340i and 440i. Standing out at the event is sure to be the new ‘motorsport aerodynamics’ kit for […]
Day: 31 October 2016
Volkswagen denies dieselgate fix could damage engines – report
Volkswagen has categorically denied claims that its fix for diesel powertrains implicated in the dieselgate scandal could damage the engine. So far Volkswagen Group has refitted around 1.23 million vehicles with a software update, dismissing claims that the fix could harm the engine. Last week, German publication Spiegel published a […]
Mitsubishi posts quarterly loss following consumption scandal
Mitsubishi Motors has reported its first quarterly loss in just under six years, suffering from a decline in domestic sales after it cheated on fuel consumption criteria. Mitsubishi, which is Japan’s sixth-largest auto manufacturer, posted an operating loss of ¥36.2 billion (about AU$454 million), the first reported loss since June […]
2017 Subaru BRZ now on sale in Australia; more affordable, more power
Subaru Australia has announced the 2017 model year Subaru BRZ sports coupe, bringing more power and lower starting prices to the driver’s favourite. The 2017 model was revealed earlier this year showcasing, perhaps most importantly, a tweaked engine. Under the bonnet the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer four-cylinder is tweaked to […]
Volkswagen’s shift to EV powertrains to cause up to 10,000 job cuts – report
Volkswagen’s move toward electrification could cost up to 10,000 jobs, according to an executive cited in reports. Karlheinz Blessing, Volkswagen’s head of human resources, told German publication Frankfurter Allgemeiine Zeitung that the company’s shift toward zero-emission powertrains will almost certainly result in thousands of lost jobs. “It’s not about dismantling […]
Hyundai RM16 mid-engined Veloster spotted, to go on sale? (video)
Remember the insane Hyundai Veloster RM16 concept adopting a mid-engined layout? Well, it seems Hyundai is taking the concept a step further by actually hitting the track and testing its potential. Hyundai was recently spotted at the Nurburgring testing a prototype version of the concept, originally designed for past SEMA […]