The track-based version of the Ferrari 488 GTB was unveiled today at Daytona, replacing the 458 Challenge. The 488 Challenge features a version of the road car’s 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 worked to 500kW. These improvements are thanks to different engine mapping for the ECU, including changes to the variable torque […]
Day: 5 December 2016
Real Nikola One hydrogen truck revealed with 746kW
The hydrogen and electric Nikola One freight truck has been formally revealed in production trim with an advanced fuel cell and battery system. The manufacturer claims a range of 1287-1931km, using a combination of lithium-ion batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell system, which generates 746kW and 2700Nm. The truck will […]
First Honda NSX customer in Australia takes delivery
The first Australian customer has taken delivery of the all-new Honda NSX, featuring VIN 001. It was delivered through Yarra Honda in Melbourne. Allen Cheng was the first lucky customer to receive his order. Cheng was so eager to jump onto the waiting list that his order was filled even […]
Last Ferrari LaFerrari sold at auction for $7 million
The last, 500th example of the Ferrari LaFerrari has been sold at a recent RM Sotheby’s auction for a whopping US$7 million, making it the most expensive brand-new Ferrari ever sold. We reported back in September that Ferrari was breaking tradition and producing one extra example of the LaFerrari purely […]
Volkswagen Australia announces recall for 61,000 dieselgate cars
Volkswagen Australia has announced a voluntary recall of around 61,000 VW and Skoda models implicated in the emissions-cheating scandal. Volkswagen announced yesterday it had received approval from the Federal Government for the recall, which has been designed to address the software controlling the 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre TDI engines. Owner of […]
Apple gives clearest confirmation yet on auto technology development
After months of speculation, optimism and doubt, Apple has given us its first confirmation the brand is working on some form of autonomous vehicle technology, possibly for use in Apple-branded cars. Apple submitted a letter to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which has in turn been picked […]
McLaren 650S successor spotted, known as P14 (video)
McLaren has been spotted test driving what is believed to be the replacement for the 650S, dubbed the P14, out on public roads in the UK. According to reports, the successor to the 650S will retain the company’s widely used 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. There’s speculations that suggest McLaren will […]