British sportscar maker Caterham is considering building a more conventional sports car, separate from its semi open-wheel lightweights that it usually makes, a report has revealed. According to a recent Autocar report, Caterham is considering making a front-engined, rear-wheel drive model likely in the shape of a coupe, using a […]
Month: December 2016
Toyota reveals first new Coaster bus since 1993
This isn’t exactly performance car news, but we know some of you out there love seeing fresh metal, especially when it replaces something over 24 years old. The ubiquitous Toyota Coaster bus is the darling of bowling clubs and RSLs Australia-wide, ferrying seniors home when they’ve had too many shandys […]
Next Toyota Corolla could use BMW 2.0T engine – rumour
Work is well underway for the next iteration of the world’s most popular car; the Toyota Corolla. It will be based on the company’s TNGA platform (Toyota Next Generation Architecture). Some media outlets are claiming that BMW engines could be used for higher-end variants as a result of the partnership […]
2018 Toyota HiAce to adopt bonnet design for first time
Some of the more astute (read; obsessive) car nerds may have noticed the current fifth-gen Toyota HiAce van has been on sale since 2004, and it is the only cab-forward van offered by a mainstream manufacturer in Australia. Some would argue it is well overdue for a redux, like its […]
Hyundai to debut wearable robot & smart house concepts at CES
Before the Detroit Auto Show and Summernats 30, one event that has become inundated with entries from automakers in recent years is the Consumer Electronics Show, starting January 3, 2017. With plenty of automakers investing in electrification, autonomous capability and user interfaces of the future, sophisticated electronics play an increasingly […]
All-new Subaru WRX not coming until around 2020 – report
Those holding out on purchasing a Subaru WRX in the hope an all-new model may come soon might have to wait until around 2020, according to a Motoring report. Although the all-new Impreza has just landed in Australia, based on the all-new Subaru Global Platform expected to underpin the company’s […]
2017 Suzuki Swift revealed, 1.0L turbo confirmed
After a few leaked images and scanned brochures, Suzuki has now unveiled the new-look, 2017 Swift. And as a big surprise, it debuts a range of new engines including a hybrid option and a 1.0-litre turbo. The 2017 Suzuki Swift’s design is, as expected, more modern and crisp, with a […]
Porsche reveals Panamera Executive with Exclusive Carmine Red
Porsche seems to be getting into the Christmas spirit, revealing a new Panamera Turbo Executive by Porsche Exclusive showing off a bright, Santa-like red paint scheme. The special edition is coated in Carmine Red and features the full SportDesign package that adds a number of black highlights and sporty enhancements. […]