The man responsible for the Bugatti Chiron’s styling, Alexander Selipanov, has now moved onto a perhaps equally daunting project as chief designer of Hyundai’s luxury Genesis division. The ‘Global Genesis Advanced Studio’ is based in Europe, and while the G70 and upcoming SUV are no doubt locked in, his influence […]
Day: 9 December 2016
Audi debuts on-board traffic infrastructure communication tech
Audi has announced that its new vehicle-to-infrastructure system has been released on several of its models, with Las Vegas the first US city to support the new V-to-I system. We reported back in August that Audi was preparing for real-world application of its V-to-I communication system, a first for the […]
Tesla gets approval to expand Fremont manufacturing facility
Tesla has received regulatory approval for a major upgrade of its Fremont manufacturing facility, potentially doubling Tesla’s manufacturing space. Fremont City Council earlier this week reached its decision and approved Tesla Motors’s expansion plan that includes adding up to 4.6 million square-feet to the existing plant, with reports stating Tesla’s […]
Australian specs for Alfa Romeo Giulia lineup announced
Alfa Romeo’s Australian arm has lifted the lid on the specifications of its upcoming Giulia lineup, ahead of the local launch in February, 2017. The Giulia will be offered four variants; the base-spec Giulia, Super, Veloce, and flagship Quadrifoglio. The latter, among other achievements, is the current Nürburgring production sedan […]
2017 Dodge Challenger GT gets AWD and… V6?
While the Yanks are spewing they now have to cop Winter as ‘Straya has begun its journey into Summer, they have given us yet another muscle car to be jealous of. The 2017 Dodge Challenger GT is an all-wheel-drive muscle car that can handle icy roads and snow-affected areas. Its […]
2017 Suzuki Swift spotted, reveals sharp new design
The 2017 Suzuki Swift has been scooped in all its glory, thanks to Facebook spy page Ferd. As previously revealed in leaked sketches and renderings, the next Swift will continue to evolve its current cut styling theme, including blacked-out A-pillars and an upright but sporty appearance. The headlights are now […]
2018 Holden Monaro rendered, should it make a comeback?
Theophilus Chin has turned the just-revealed 2018 Holden NG Commodore, aka Opel Insignia, into a two-door luxury coupe, which looks rather elegant. Considering the backlash Holden has received on social media already for the NG Commodore, would it be a stretch too far to suggest that such a vehicle – […]
2017 Lexus LS flagship previewed before Detroit show debut
Lexus has confirmed it will be unveiling the all-new LS large luxury sedan at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in January. Not much is revealed about the new model at this stage, with Lexus simply stating that it will be a “world-class car for more than 90 countries”. […]