It’s the hard-top brother to what has to be the most celebrated and fun-supporting sports car on the planet. Welcome to the Mazda MX-5 RF – or, Retractable Fastback in longer speak. Mazda Australia introduced the MX-5 RF earlier this year. Essentially it’s the same as the regular MX-5 except […]
Day: 4 May 2017
Nissan LEAF AT-EV rally car is a first, shows potential (video)
A Nissan LEAF might not be the first car you think of for a long-distance rally, but Chris Ramsey’s Plug In Adventures has fielded the first ever electric rally car in the Mongol Rally, traversing 10,000 miles (16,000km), through Europe and Asia, in various desert and mountain terrains, starting in […]
Volkswagen T-Roc spotted, pushing hard at Nurburgring (video)
Following Volkswagen’s confirmation of the new T-Roc last week, the company has just been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming compact SUV at the Nurburgring. The T-Roc will come in beneath the Tiguan in the company’s showroom, standing around 300mm shorter and 140mm lower. Despite the difference in […]
Carlex Mercedes-Benz Jet Van converts Sprinter into first-class traveller
Carlex Design are one of a handful of tuners in the world brave enough to put its hands on exotics and turn them into bespoke creations. Here is something a little different though. Introducing the Carlex Jet Van. Unlike Mansory or Gemballa, Carlex has a more subtle approach, often augmenting […]
2017 Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 Australian prices & features announced
Volkswagen Australia has announced final prices for the 2017 Mk7.5 Golf, including the performance GTI and Golf R hot hatches. As previously reported, Australia is getting four main engine options, including 110TSI, 110TDI, 132TSI, and 135TDI, along with the 2.0TSI units powering the Golf GTI and Golf R. Both hatch […]
Honda HR-V fully electric version being developed for China
A fully electric version of China’s Honda HR-V, the XR-V, has been spotted in its home country undergoing testing ahead an expected launch later this year. The camouflaged test vehicle was reported by Chinese website auto.163.com. This means Honda is looking at growing on an increasing number of automakers looking […]
TVR Griffith trademark suggests name for new model – report
TVR has reportedly trademarked the name Griffith, ahead of the launch of its all-new sports car suggesting this could be its name. So far TVR has only sent out teasers for its first new model since the business closed in 2006, with a nameplate yet to be confirmed. According to […]
Fiat India to supply engines for Tata, Maruti Suzuki
An agreement between Fiat India and Tata Motors, as well as Maruti Suzuki, has shed light on upcoming models for the brands. According to Economic Times, Fiat will supply 220,000 engines to the companies, with 70,000 of those destined for Tata’s new SUVs, codenamed Q501 and Q502. These are new […]