Toyota’s first outing in the World Rally Championship in 17 years has produced an impressive result, with its Yaris WRC car coming home with a second-place finish at the first rally of the year, Rallye Monte Carlo. Jari-Matti Latvala steered his Yaris WRC car to second place at the snowy […]
Day: 23 January 2017
Tesla Model S 100D variant announced, longest range yet
Tesla has quietly introduced a new variant, called the 100D. The 100kWh powertrain is available in the Model S and Model X. Not to be confused with the P100D, which is technically the quickest-accelerating production sedan in the world, the 100D becomes the longest-range electric vehicle currently on the market. […]
Hennessey Venom GT production ends, special edition announced
Hennessey has announced the end of the line for its Venom GT, marking the occasion with a special edition Venom GT Final Edition, which produces 1082kW/1565Nm. The Hennessey Venom GT, among many other feats, was, and still remains one of few vehicles that can out-sprint the Bugatti Veyron. In years […]
NHTSA Tesla investigation finds no defects, following fatal crash
Safety regulator NHTSA in the U.S. has concluded there were no defects or compliance failures on Tesla’s behalf in the case of the fatal Tesla Model S Autopilot crash involving a truck last year. The case was significant for both Tesla and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), considering […]
Next Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ to adopt hybrid tech – rumour
Toyota and Subaru may be planning on utilising some form of hybridisation in the next generation 86/BRZ models when they arrive in 2020, according to rumour. The rumour in question stems from an autoevolution report, addressing the possibility of the ‘Toyobaru’ co-development employing electrification to add some extra muscle for […]
2018 Subaru XV confirmed for Geneva debut, on sale mid-2017
Subaru has confirmed it will unveil the all-new, next-gen XV small crossover at the upcoming Geneva motor show in March. The Subaru XV has been on sale in essentially the same form since its debut in 2012, arguably at the start of the SUV tidal wave. Since then, XV sales […]
2017 Kia Rio on sale in Australia from $16,990
Kia Australia has introduced the latest generation, 2017 Rio, promising an enhanced ride specifically tuned for Australia, alongside more safety and entertainment tech. The Kia Rio has underpinned Kia’s success here in Australia and around the world, with its annual sales of 500,000 accounting for 16 per cent of Kia’s […]
Tesla Panasonic to expand partnership, develop autonomous tech
Electronics giant Panasonic has signalled its intention to expand its partnership with Tesla Motors over the current battery-supply agreement. Panasonic is set to be attempting to pivot away from purely electronics and expand its automotive portfolio. CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga has made recent comments suggesting Panasonic is planning on more investment […]