Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation SL roadster will reportedly be a radical departure from the current model, which has traditionally been derived from the S-Class or E-Class of the day. Instead of being based on the big sedans, the next SL is set to borrow the Mercedes-AMG GT’s underpinnings for a far lighter […]
Day: 15 December 2016
At least 3 Holden Commodore limited editions confirmed
Following confirmation from Holden earlier this year regarding the launch of Commodore limited editions, GM’s local arm has now provided some more insight with a special web page. The web page (click here) confirms three different special editions are going to be on offer. These are thought to be some […]
New Volkswagen Microbus EV in the works – report
Hippies, surfers and fans of classic German vans alike rejoice as Volkswagen is set to revive the old Microbus, only in electric form. According to an Autocar report, the new Microbus is one of many favourable choices that could showcase VW’s MEB electric car platform. The first candidate is obviously […]
Lucid Air is new Model S fighter; 1000hp, 600km+ range
The first real threat to the Tesla Model S’s electric super sedan supremacy has come today as the Lucid Air was unveiled to a rapturous audience. Said to commence production in 2018, the Air is a luxury sedan with either a 100 or 130kWh battery pack- the latter exceeding Elon […]
Elon Musk joins Donald Trump’s administration advisory team
In a shock announcement, president-elect Donald Trump has confirmed Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Uber’s CEO will join his administration’s advisory team. Trump’s transition office announced on Wednesday that Elon Musk, alongside Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi, will become part of the new administration’s strategic and […]
For Sale: First-ever Porsche 911 Cabriolet going up for auction
The world’s first example of the Porsche 911 Cabriolet, known as a 1964 901, is headed to auction early next year and is expected to fetch as much as $1.4 million. RM Sotheby’s auctions is no strangers to uber-expensive limited editions, but this 1964 example may well take the cake […]
Lamborghini Murcielago destroyed by authorities in Taiwan (video)
Avert your eyes if you’re sensitive to scenes of violence… Footage has emerged of the Taiwanese government giving the owner of a Lamborghini Murcielago SV a swift and certainly memorable serving of justice. According to reports, the Lambo in question had been sitting in an impound for around three years […]
Uber & Volvo start self-driving pilot in San Francisco
Uber and Volvo have announced the continuation of a collaboration that will see autonomous driving technology tested on the streets of San Francisco. Volvo has released a statement confirming that it is working alongside Uber as the ride-hailing company looks to expand its self-driving pilot program to the inclined streets […]